Abandonment by bhumidhar
Section 122 of Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deals with abandonment by bhumidhar. 122. (1) if a bhumidhar does not pay the land revenue and [does not use the land for agriculture] for a continuous period of three agricultural years and has left the village in which he usually resides and whose where about are not known, then the Collector may, after such inquiry, as he may deem n The Act was enacted on 11 Feb 2016.
122. (1) if a bhumidhar does not pay the land revenue and 1[does not use the land for agriculture] for a continuous period of three agricultural years and has left the village in which he usually resides and whose where about are not known, then the Collector may, after such inquiry, as he may deem necessary, take possession of the land held by such bhumidhar.
(2) Where the Collector has taken possession of any land under sub-section (1), he may let it out on behalf of the bhumidhar for a period of one agricultural year at a time in the manner prescribed.
(3) If the bhumidhar or any other person lawfully entitled to the land claims it within a period of three years from the commencement of the agricultural year next following the date on which the Collector took possession thereof, it shall be restored to him on payment of dues, if any and on such terms and conditions as the Collector may think fit.
(4) Where no claim is preferred under sub-section (3) or if any claim is preferred but is disallowed, the Collector shall make an order declaring the holding abandoned.
(5) Every order of the Collector under sub-section (4) shall be published in the manner prescribed, and shall, subject to the result of any Suit under section 144, be final.
(6) Nothing in this section shall apply to any holding held by a bhumidhar in whose favour a declaration has been made under section 80 where such declaration continues to be in force.
Section 122, Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 (Act 8 of 2012).
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Questions about Section 122
What does Section 122 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deal with?
Section 122 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 is headed "Abandonment by bhumidhar". 122. (1) if a bhumidhar does not pay the land revenue and [does not use the land for agriculture] for a continuous period of three agricultural years and has left the village in which he usually resides and whose where about are not known, then the Collector may, after such inquiry, as he may deem n
How do I find court cases under Section 122 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006?
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: Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 122, section 122 Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006, section 122 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006. 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 122 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 80 (Use of holding for industrial, commercial or residential purposes), section 144 (Declaratory suits by tenure holders), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 122 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 enacted?
Section 122 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006, cited as Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 122, was enacted on 11 Feb 2016 as Act 8 of 2012. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 4. Definitions1074 words
- 95. Lease-how made, its termination and any dispute arising thereto927 words
- 80. Use of holding for industrial, commercial or residential purposes901 words
- 59. Entrustment of land etc. to 2Gram Panchayats and other local authorities749 words
- 233. Rules710 words
- 89. Restriction on transfer by bhumidhar609 words
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