Section 119 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881
Interest on arrears.
Interest shall not be charged on an arear of revenue unless the Chief Commissioner, by general or special order, so directs; provided that the Court may award interest at such rate as it thinks fit on sums payable under a sub-settlement.
Summary
- This section forbids charging interest on unpaid revenue unless the Chief Commissioner explicitly issues an order allowing it.
- It allows the Chief Commissioner to direct interest charges through either a general or a special order.
- It gives courts the independent authority to award interest on sums payable under a sub-settlement.
- It allows the court to determine the specific interest rate for sub-settlement debts at its own discretion.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Under Section 119 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act of 1881, is interest automatically charged on late revenue?
No, Section 119 of this Act states interest shall not be charged on an arrear of revenue unless the Chief Commissioner directs it.
2. Who can authorize interest on general revenue arrears according to Section 119 of the 1881 Act?
Section 119 of the Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act gives this power to the Chief Commissioner through a general or special order.
3. Under Section 119 of the Land-Revenue Act of 1881, can a court award interest on sub-settlement payments?
Yes, under Section 119, the Court may award interest at a rate it thinks fit on sums payable under a sub-settlement.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 119 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, who has the authority to direct that interest be charged on an arrear of revenue?
Q2.According to Section 119 of the 1881 Land-Revenue Act, how must the authorization to charge interest on arrears be issued?
Q3.What does Section 119 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881 state about interest on sums payable under a sub-settlement?
Q4.Under Section 119 of the Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, if there is no order from the Chief Commissioner and the debt is not under a sub-settlement, what is the default rule for interest?