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Section 11 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950

Application for demarcation.

(1)If, at the commencement of this Act, the proprietor of a village or a part thereof or a specific area therein, was cultivating any land as khudkasht, he may, within six months of such commencement, apply to the sub-divisional officer for demarcation of such khudkasht a niji jot.
(2)With his application, the applicant shall file a list, giving the area and survey number or other description of the khudkasht to be so demarcated and such other particulars as may be prescribed.

Summary

This provision allows landowners to apply to have their personally cultivated land (khudkasht) officially marked as niji jot.
The application must be made to the sub-divisional officer.
Owners have a strict time limit of six months from the start of the Act to file this application.
The applicant must provide a list of the land they want marked, including survey numbers or other descriptions.
The application must also include any other specific details required by the government rules.

Practical examples

1Om Prakash owned and farmed 50 acres himself when the law started on May 10, 1950. To protect this as his private niji jot, he must submit his list and survey numbers to the sub-divisional officer by November 10, 1950.

2A landlord named Geeta wants to demarcate her private farm plots. She prepares an application for the sub-divisional officer that lists every survey number and includes the special forms required by the 1950 Act.

FAQ

1. Who do I apply to for niji jot demarcation under Section 11 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

You must submit your application to the sub-divisional officer as required by Section 11(1) of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.

2. What is the deadline to apply for niji jot under Section 11 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

Under Section 11(1) of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, you must apply within six months of the date the Act commenced.

3. What details must be in the Section 11 application of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

According to Section 11(2) of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, you must file a list containing the area, survey numbers, and other descriptions of the khudkasht land.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 11 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, which type of land can a proprietor apply to have demarcated as niji jot?

Q2.What is the exact time limit for filing an application under Section 11 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

Q3.According to Section 11 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what document must accompany the application?

Q4.Under Section 11 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, which official has the primary authority to receive the application?

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