Questions and Answers
What is the short title of the Act?
The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1967
What are the classes of Revenue Officers mentioned?
Commissioners, Collectors, Additional Commissioners, Additional Collectors, Assistant Commissioners, Assistant Collectors, and Tehsildars
The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1967 includes a provision for computerized records.
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What is the purpose of the power to except any area from provisions unsuited thereto?
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How are districts structured according to the Act?
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What is assessed in the context of Chapter VII?
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What is the basis of assessment as mentioned in the Act?
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What document keywords relate to the records maintained under the Act?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1967
- Established to regulate land revenue administration in Punjab.
- Enacted as Act XVII of 1967, providing a legal framework for land management.
Chapter I: Preliminary
- Defines the short title, extent, and commencement of the Act.
- Grants power to exempt certain areas from specific provisions of the Act.
- Excludes particular lands from the operation of the Act.
Chapter II: Divisions and Districts
- The province of Punjab is divided into administrative Divisions and Districts.
- Districts are further segmented into Sub-Divisions for localized governance.
Chapter III: Appointment and Powers of Revenue Officers
- Classifies various Revenue Officers such as Commissioners, Collectors, and Tehsildars.
- Details the appointment process for different classes of officers.
- Provides for the superintendence, control, and distribution of business among Revenue Officers.
- Confers specific powers and functions to Revenue Officers crucial for land revenue assessment and administration.
Chapter IV: Procedure of Revenue Officers
- Outlines the administrative hierarchy and subordination among Revenue Officers.
- Empowers officers to establish procedural rules for their functions.
- Authority to summon individuals for evidence, produce documents, and enforce legal processes.
- Inquiries under the Act are considered judicial proceedings, ensuring legality and formal protocols are followed.
Chapter V: Village Officers
- Establishes regulations governing the appointments and duties of Village Officers.
- Details provisions regarding the remuneration of Village Officers and restrictions on its assignment.
Chapter VI: Records
- Mandates the creation and maintenance of Records-of-Rights reflecting ownership and land usage.
- Indicates the preparation of computerized records for increased efficiency.
- Defines the process for updating periodical records and handling disputes related to land ownership.
- Asserts government rights regarding mines, minerals, and presumes ownership of forests and waste-lands.
Chapter VII: Assessment
- Procedures for the assessment of land revenue are outlined, including exemptions.
- Establishes a framework for general assessments, notifications regarding intended re-assessments, and methods for determining assessments.
- Ensures assessments remain in force until newly revised assessments are established.
Supplemental Provisions
- Allows for the issuance of rules to manage records and other related matters, ensuring systematic governance over land revenue and property rights.
Key Principles
- The Act emphasizes transparency, due process, and legal recourse for landowners.
- Establishes a structured approach to land revenue administration, balancing government rights with the rights of individuals.
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Explore the foundational aspects of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1967, which regulates land revenue administration in Punjab. This quiz covers key chapters that define the Act's scope, division of administrative responsibilities, and the roles of various Revenue Officers.
