Section 139 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881
Lambardars may recover fees and other charges from proprietors.
Together with the land-revenue, lambardars and sub-lambardars may recover from the proprietors whom they respectively represent—
- (a)any remuneration to which they are entitled as such; and
- (b)the sum which, under section one hundred and thirty-eight, they are bound to pay to mukaddams: Provided that no such recovery shall made from malik-makbuzas paying a percentage which includes remuneration to mukaddams and lambardars.
Summary
- This section allows lambardars and sub-lambardars to get paid for their work.
- They can collect their own designated fees directly from the proprietors they represent.
- This collection happens at the same time they collect the regular land revenue.
- They can also recover the money they are legally required to pass on to the mukaddams.
- However, they cannot collect these extra fees from a special class of owners called malik-makbuzas who already pay a combined percentage that covers these costs.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. When does a lambardar collect their own fees under Section 139 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?
Section 139 of the Act states that lambardars can recover their remuneration from the proprietors together with the land-revenue.
2. Can a lambardar recover the mukaddam's salary from the proprietors under Section 139 of the land law?
Yes, Section 139 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881 allows the lambardar to recover the sum they are bound to pay to mukaddams from the proprietors.
3. Who is protected from paying extra fees to the lambardar under Section 139 of the 1881 Act?
Under Section 139 of the Act, a malik-makbuza is protected from these recoveries if they already pay a percentage that includes the remuneration to mukaddams and lambardars.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 139 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, what can lambardars recover from the proprietors along with the land-revenue?
Q2.Under Section 139 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, which group is exempted from having these fees recovered from them by the lambardar?
Q3.Based on Section 138 and Section 139 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, what is the relationship between the lambardar and the mukaddam regarding fees?
Q4.Under Section 139 of the 1881 Act, when does the recovery of the lambardar's fees take place?