Relief against forfeiture
Section 48 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 deals with relief against forfeiture. If in a suit for the ejectment of a tenant on either of the grounds mentioned in clauses (a) and (b) of section 39 or of section 40 it appears to the Court that the injury caused by the act or omission on which the suit is based is capable of being remedied, or that an award of compensation will be The Act was enacted on 23 Sep 1887.
(1) If in a suit for the ejectment of a tenant on either of the grounds mentioned in clauses (a) and (b) of section 39 or of section 40 it appears to the Court that the injury caused by the act or omission on which the suit is based is capable of being remedied, or that an award of compensation will be sufficient satisfaction to the landlord therefore, the Court may, instead of making a decree for the ejectment of the tenant, order him to remedy the injury within a period to be fixed in the order, or order him to pay into Court, within such a period, such compensation as the Court thinks fit.
(2) The Court may from time to time, for special reasons, extend a period fixed by it under sub-section (1).
(3) If within the period, or extended period, as the case may be, fixed by the Court under this section, the injury is remedied or the compensation is paid, a decree for the ejectment of the tenant shall not be made.
Section 48, The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Act 16 of 1887).
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Questions about Section 48
What does Section 48 of the Punjab Tenancy Act deal with?
Section 48 of the Punjab Tenancy Act is headed "Relief against forfeiture". If in a suit for the ejectment of a tenant on either of the grounds mentioned in clauses (a) and (b) of section 39 or of section 40 it appears to the Court that the injury caused by the act or omission on which the suit is based is capable of being remedied, or that an award of compensation will be
How do I find court cases under Section 48 of the Punjab Tenancy Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 48, section 48 Punjab Tenancy Act 1887, section 48 of the Punjab Tenancy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 48 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 39 (Grounds of ejectment of occupancy tenant), section 40 (Grounds of ejectment of tenant for a fixed term), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 48 of the Punjab Tenancy Act enacted?
Section 48 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, cited as Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 48, was enacted on 23 Sep 1887 as Act 16 of 1887. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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