Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950
- (1)If, in the opinion of the tahsildar the arrears of sayar cannot be recovered under section 88, he may move the sub-divisional officer to sanction the collection of such arrears as arrears of revenue.
- (2)The sub-divisional officer may, if he is satisfied that such arrears cannot be recovered under section 88, direct the tahsildar to recover such arrears as arrears of revenue.
- (3)Any arrears of sayar recovered under section 88 or under this section shall be paid by the tahsildar to the person entitled.
Summary
- This section provides a second method for collecting sayar if the first method fails.
- If the Tahsildar believes the money cannot be recovered through selling property, they can change the strategy.
- The Tahsildar must ask the sub-divisional officer for permission to collect the debt as if it were a government tax.
- Collecting something as arrears of revenue means using the strict procedures the government uses for unpaid land taxes.
- Once the sub-divisional officer gives the order, the Tahsildar proceeds with this tougher collection method.
- Any money collected this way is then paid back to the landlord or the person entitled to it.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. When is Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950 used?
Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950 is used when the Tahsildar thinks the arrears of sayar cannot be successfully recovered under the previous section.
2. Who must authorize the collection of sayar as arrears of revenue under Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
The sub-divisional officer must give a direction to the Tahsildar to recover the arrears as revenue under Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.
3. To whom is the money paid once recovered under Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Under Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, the Tahsildar must pay the recovered amount to the person who is entitled to receive it.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what must happen before sayar is collected as arrears of revenue?
Q2.How does the collection method in Section 89 differ from Section 88 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Q3.Who has the final authority to direct the Tahsildar to use revenue recovery powers under Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Q4.What is the requirement for the Tahsildar to initiate Section 89 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?