Remission for calamity by court decreeing claim for arrears
Section 140 of Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deals with remission for calamity by court decreeing claim for arrears. 140. (1) Where the court hearing a suit for recovery of arrears of rent is satisfied that the holding was substantially decreased by dilution or otherwise, or the produce thereof was substantially diminished by drought, hail, deposit of sand or other calamity during the period for which the arrear i The Act was enacted on 11 Feb 2016.
140. (1) Where the court hearing a suit for recovery of arrears of rent is satisfied that the holding was substantially decreased by dilution or otherwise, or the produce thereof was substantially diminished by drought, hail, deposit of sand or other calamity during the period for which the arrear is claimed, it may allow such remission from the rent, as may appear to it to be just :
Provided that no such remission shall be deemed to vary the rent payable by the asami otherwise than for the period in respect of which it is made.
(2) Where a court allows remission under sub-section (1) the State Government or any authority empowered by it in this behalf, shall order consequential remission in the land revenue in accordance with such principles as may be prescribed.
Section 140, Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 (Act 8 of 2012).
Questions about Section 140
What does Section 140 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deal with?
Section 140 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 is headed "Remission for calamity by court decreeing claim for arrears". 140. (1) Where the court hearing a suit for recovery of arrears of rent is satisfied that the holding was substantially decreased by dilution or otherwise, or the produce thereof was substantially diminished by drought, hail, deposit of sand or other calamity during the period for which the arrear i
How do I find court cases under Section 140 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006?
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When was Section 140 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 enacted?
Section 140 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006, cited as Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 140, was enacted on 11 Feb 2016 as Act 8 of 2012. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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