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Section 110 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950

Prosecution of landholder for illegal exaction.

If a landholder or his agent collects from a tenant any lag or neg, he shall be deemed to have committed an offence of extortion within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860).

Summary

Landlords or their agents are prohibited from collecting extra illegal fees called lag or neg.
Lag and neg are cash or gift levies, such as taxes on ploughs or food given for ceremonies, that are not part of the actual rent.
If a landlord takes these illegal payments, it is treated as a serious crime called extortion.
The punishment for this act is handled under the Indian Penal Code.

Practical examples

1In 1952, a landlord named Ram forces all his tenants to pay him 5 rupees extra because his daughter is getting married. Since this is a ceremonial levy (lag), Ram can be prosecuted for extortion.

2An agent named Karim collects a "well tax" from a farmer over and above the agreed-upon rent. Because this is an illegal levy on a well, Karim is now legally considered to have committed extortion.

FAQ

1. What happens if a landlord collects "lag" under Section 110 of the Ajmer Tenancy law?

Collecting "lag" is considered the crime of extortion under the Indian Penal Code according to Section 110 of the Act.

2. Does Section 110 of the Ajmer Tenancy Act apply to the landlord's agent?

Yes, Section 110 states that if either a landholder or his agent collects these illegal levies, they have committed an offense.

3. What specific crime is mentioned in Section 110 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

The Act specifies that the illegal collection of levies shall be deemed an offense of extortion.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 110 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, collecting "neg" from a tenant is classified as which crime?

Q2.According to Section 110 of the Ajmer Tenancy law, which legal code defines the punishment for collecting illegal levies?

Q3.Who can be held responsible for collecting illegal levies under Section 110 of the Ajmer Tenancy Act?

Q4.Under Section 110 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, which of the following is a prohibited levy?

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