Section 124 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950
Applicability of Part III.
No notification under sub-section (3) of section 1 shall be made in respect of Part III of this Chapter, unless, in the area to which such part is applied, rent-rates have been determined and the record-of-rights has been framed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter: Provided that if the Chief Commissioner is satisfied that in such area the rent-rates determined in the year of settlement and the record-of-rights framed in such year and maintained since are reliable, he may accept such rent-rates, with or without modification, and such record-of-rights, as framed and determined in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
Summary
- This section sets conditions for when rules about changing or setting rents (Part III) can be used.
- It prevents a notification of Part III from being made until rent-rates and land records are properly established for that area.
- It allows the Chief Commissioner to accept existing rent-rates and land records from previous years if they are deemed reliable.
- These old records can be used with or without changes to meet the legal requirements.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. When can Part III of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, be applied to an area?
Section 124 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, says it applies only if rent-rates have been determined and a record-of-rights has been framed.
2. Can the government use old land records under the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Yes, Section 124 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, allows the Chief Commissioner to accept records and rates from a year of settlement if they are reliable.
3. Who has the power to accept old rent-rates under Section 124?
The Chief Commissioner has this power under Section 124 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, if he is satisfied they are reliable.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 124 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what must be determined before Part III can be applied?
Q2.Under Section 124 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, who must be satisfied that settlement records are reliable?
Q3.What can the Chief Commissioner do with older rent-rates under Section 124 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Q4.What specific document must be framed before Part III can take effect under Section 124 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?