Section 15 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950
Succession to niji jot.
On the death of the holder of niji jot, the niji jot rights shall devolve in accordance with the law which regulates the succession of proprietary right in such land.
Summary
- This section explains who gets the rights to niji jot land when the current holder passes away.
- The rights do not simply disappear or go to the government upon the holder's death.
- Succession for niji jot is determined by the same laws that govern how ownership of that specific land is inherited.
- This ensures that the special self-cultivation rights stay with the legal heirs of the landlord.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who inherits niji jot rights under Section 15 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
According to Section 15, the rights pass to whoever is entitled to inherit the proprietary (ownership) rights of that land under the applicable law.
2. Does niji jot status end when the owner dies under The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
No, Section 15 ensures that the niji jot rights continue and devolve to the legal successors of the holder.
3. Does the Collector decide who gets niji jot land after a death under The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
No, Section 15 states that the rights devolve automatically in accordance with the law that regulates the succession of proprietary rights.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 15 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, how are niji jot rights transferred after the death of the holder?
Q2.If an owner dies leaving niji jot land, what determines who the next holder is under Section 15 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, niji jot rights are treated similarly to what other type of right for inheritance purposes?
Q4.Does Section 15 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, allow a holder to bypass normal inheritance laws for niji jot?