Section 56 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950
Decision of disputes regarding trees.
If a dispute arises between a landlord and a tenant as to the right to plant any tree, or the manner of planting it, or regarding the ownership of any tree, the dispute shall, on the application of either party, be decided by the sub-divisional officer who shall submit the record of the case for confirmation of the order passed by him to the collector.
Summary
- The sub divisional officer is the authority who resolves all conflicts regarding trees.
- It covers disputes about the right to plant a tree or the specific way it is being planted.
- It also handles disagreements about who actually owns a tree on the holding.
- Either the landlord or the tenant can apply for a decision when a problem arises.
- After making a decision, the sub divisional officer must send the record to the collector to be confirmed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who settles a tree ownership dispute under Section 56 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Under Section 56 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, the sub divisional officer is responsible for deciding disputes regarding tree ownership.
2. Can I appeal the way trees are planted under Section 56 of the Ajmer Tenancy Act?
Yes, Section 56 of the Ajmer Tenancy Act allows either the landlord or the tenant to apply to the sub divisional officer to decide disputes about the manner of planting.
3. Is the sub divisional officer's decision on trees final under Section 56 of the Ajmer Land Records Act?
No, Section 56 of the Ajmer Land Records Act requires the sub divisional officer to submit the record of the case for confirmation to the collector.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 56 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, which officer decides disputes about the right to plant trees?
Q2.Which of these is NOT a topic the sub divisional officer decides under Section 56 of the Ajmer Tenancy Act?
Q3.When a sub divisional officer makes a ruling under Section 56 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, to whom is the record submitted for confirmation?
Q4.Under Section 56 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, if a tenant has held land for 13 years, which provision works with Section 56 to determine ownership?