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Section 150 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950

Civil suit relating to record-of-rights and certain other matters barred.

Subject to the provisions of section 139, no suit shall be brought in any civil court in respect of any matter concerning the entries in, or preparation of, a record-of-rights, the framing, publication, signing or attestation of such record or of any part of it, or the determination of rent-rates under the provisions of this Chapter.

Summary

Civil courts are generally forbidden from hearing cases about the preparation of the record of rights.
You cannot use a civil court to challenge the publication, signing, or attestation of these records.
Decisions about rent rates made under this Chapter cannot be brought before a civil court.
This rule still allows for property rights cases as permitted under Section 139 of the Act.

Practical examples

1Arjun tries to sue in a civil court to change his rent rate, but the judge tells him that Section 150 prevents the court from taking the case.

2A landlord attempts to stop the publication of a new record of rights through a civil lawsuit, but the case is dismissed based on this law.

FAQ

1. Can I challenge rent rates in a civil court under The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

No, Section 150 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950 bars civil suits regarding the determination of rent rates under that Chapter.

2. Does Section 150 of the Act stop all lawsuits about property?

No, Section 150 of the Act is subject to Section 139, which allows some property rights to be established in a court of competent jurisdiction.

3. What specific record tasks are protected from civil suits by Section 150 of the Act?

Section 150 of the Act protects the preparation, publication, signing, and attestation of the record of rights from civil court interference.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 150 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, which court is barred from hearing matters about rent rates?

Q2.Section 150 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950 is subject to which other section?

Q3.Does Section 150 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950 prevent suits about the signing of a record of rights?

Q4.How does Section 150 affect the determination of rent rates in The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?

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