Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 106, a person occupying any vacant land in contravention of the provisions of this Act shall, if permitted in writing by the landlord to retain possession of such land, become a hereditary tenant thereof and shall be liable to pay rent in accordance with the provisions of sections 63 and 64.
Summary
- This provision addresses people who occupy vacant land without any legal title or right to be there.
- If the landlord gives such a person written permission to keep the land, that person legally becomes a hereditary tenant.
- Once they become a hereditary tenant through this permission, they are immediately liable to pay rent as defined by Sections 63 and 64.
- This section overrides certain other penalty provisions if the landlord chooses to accept the person as a tenant.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a person without a legal right stay on land under Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Yes, they can stay if the landlord permits them in writing to retain possession under Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.
2. What legal status does a person get if a landlord lets them stay on vacant land under Section 65 of the Ajmer Tenancy law?
That person becomes a hereditary tenant under Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.
3. What rent must a person pay if they are allowed to stay under Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
They must pay rent according to the standard scales found in Sections 63 and 64 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what is required for an unauthorized occupant to become a legal tenant?
Q2.What specific class of tenant does a person become under Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Q3.Following Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, how much rent would a person pay if they were allowed to stay and did not have a special agreement?
Q4.Section 65 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950 applies to people occupying land in contravention of the Act. Which section's consequences does it specifically mention ignoring in this case?