Matters to be regarded in assessment of compensation for improvements
Section 72 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 deals with matters to be regarded in assessment of compensation for improvements. In estimating the compensation to be awarded under this Chapter to a tenant for an improvement, the Court or Revenueofficer shall have regard to— (a) the amount by which the value or the produce of the tenancy, or the value of that produce, is increased by the improvement; The Act was enacted on 23 Sep 1887.
In estimating the compensation to be awarded under this Chapter to a tenant for an improvement, the Court or Revenueofficer shall have regard to—
(a) the amount by which the value or the produce of the tenancy, or the value of that produce, is increased by the improvement;
(b) the condition of the improvement and the probable duration of its effects;
(c) the labour and capital required for the making of such an improvement;
(d) any reduction or remission of rent or other advantage allowed to the tenant by the landlord in consideration of the improvement; and
(e) in the case of a reclamation, or of the conversion of unirrigated into irrigated land the length of time during which the tenant has had the benefit of the improvement.
Section 72, The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Act 16 of 1887).
Questions about Section 72
What does Section 72 of the Punjab Tenancy Act deal with?
Section 72 of the Punjab Tenancy Act is headed "Matters to be regarded in assessment of compensation for improvements". In estimating the compensation to be awarded under this Chapter to a tenant for an improvement, the Court or Revenueofficer shall have regard to— (a) the amount by which the value or the produce of the tenancy, or the value of that produce, is increased by the improvement;
How do I find court cases under Section 72 of the Punjab Tenancy Act?
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When was Section 72 of the Punjab Tenancy Act enacted?
Section 72 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, cited as Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 72, 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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