Section 17 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950
Classes of tenants.
There shall be, for the purposes of this Act, the following clauses of tenants, namely,--
- (a)occupancy tenants;
- (b)exproprietary tenants;
- (c)hereditary tenants; and
- (d)non-occupancy tenants.
Summary
- This section establishes the different categories of tenants that exist for the purpose of the Act.
- There are exactly four classes of tenants recognized by this law.
- These classes are occupancy tenants, exproprietary tenants, hereditary tenants, and non-occupancy tenants.
- Every tenant farming land in the State must fall into one of these four groups.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How many types of tenants are there under The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
There are four classes: occupancy, exproprietary, hereditary, and non-occupancy tenants.
2. Does a sub-tenant count as a separate class in Section 17 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
No, Section 17 only lists the four main categories; other sections clarify that a sub-tenant is generally a type of tenant within these broader groups.
3. Why does Section 17 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, divide tenants into classes?
The division is used throughout the Act to determine different rights, rent scales, and protections for each group of farmers.
Test yourself
Q1.Which of the following is NOT a class of tenant listed in Section 17 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Q2.Under Section 17 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, which class of tenant is the fourth one listed?
Q3.How many official classes of tenants are created by Section 17 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Q4.According to Section 17 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what is the status of a hereditary tenant?