Right of occupancy not to be acquired by mere lapse of time
Section 9 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 deals with right of occupancy not to be acquired by mere lapse of time. No tenant shall acquire a right of occupancy by mere lapse of time. The Act was enacted on 23 Sep 1887.
No tenant shall acquire a right of occupancy by mere lapse of time.
Section 9, The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Act 16 of 1887).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Punjab Tenancy Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Punjab Tenancy Act is headed "Right of occupancy not to be acquired by mere lapse of time". No tenant shall acquire a right of occupancy by mere lapse of time.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Punjab Tenancy Act 1887, section 9 of the Punjab Tenancy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 9 of the Punjab Tenancy Act enacted?
Section 9 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, cited as Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 9, 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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- 45. Ejectment of tenant from year to year by notice336 words
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