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Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950

Demarcation.

The sub-divisional officer shall have the demarcation made on the spot and shall prepare and place on record a map, indicating the plots demarcated as niji jot.

Summary

This section requires the sub-divisional officer to conduct the physical demarcation of the land on the actual spot.
The officer must prepare an official map showing the plots that have been marked as niji jot.
This map must be placed in the official records of the case.
The demarcation ensures there is no confusion about which specific areas are designated as niji jot.
It provides a visual and permanent record of the landlord's private cultivation area.

Practical examples

1After the collector confirmed the order, the sub-divisional officer visited the village of Binai. Under Section 13 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, he used chains and markers to define the niji jot plots and drew a precise map for the file.

2A dispute arises years later about whether a specific well is part of the landlord's niji jot. The authorities check the map prepared and recorded by the sub-divisional officer under Section 13 of this Act to settle the matter.

FAQ

1. Where is the niji jot demarcation done according to Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, requires the sub-divisional officer to have the demarcation made "on the spot," meaning at the actual physical location of the land.

2. Does the government keep a map of niji jot under Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

Yes, Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, mandates that the sub-divisional officer prepare and place on record a map indicating the plots demarcated.

3. Who is responsible for drawing the niji jot map in Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

The sub-divisional officer is responsible for preparing the map and placing it on record under Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, how must the sub-divisional officer conduct the demarcation?

Q2.What visual document must be created under Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

Q3.Under Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, where is the niji jot map kept?

Q4.According to Section 13 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, which official is responsible for the on-site demarcation?

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