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Section 148 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881

All existing lambardars, sub-Iambardars, mukaddams and patwaris shall, unless the Chief Commissioner in any specified case otherwise directs, be deemed to have been appointed under this Act.

Summary

People already serving in specific village leadership roles when the Act begins are automatically confirmed in their positions.
The roles covered by this automatic confirmation are lambardars, sub-lambardars, mukaddams, and patwaris.
These existing officers are legally treated as if they were officially appointed under this new Act.
The Chief Commissioner retains the special power to overrule this automatic confirmation in any specific case.

Practical examples

1Gopal has been the official patwari of his village for ten years, so when this Act comes into force, he does not need to reapply or get a new appointment letter to keep his job.

2The Chief Commissioner decides that a particular existing sub-lambardar is unfit to continue, and uses the exception clause in this section to issue an order removing him, preventing his automatic confirmation under the new law.

FAQ

1. Do current village headmen keep their jobs under Section 148 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?

Yes, under Section 148, existing mukaddams and other specified officers are deemed to have been appointed under the new Act, confirming their positions.

2. Who can stop an existing officer from being confirmed under Section 148 of the 1881 land revenue law?

Section 148 gives the Chief Commissioner the authority to direct otherwise in any specified case, preventing automatic appointment.

3. Does Section 148 of the Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act apply to tenant farmers?

No, Section 148 only applies to existing lambardars, sub-lambardars, mukaddams, and patwaris.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 148 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, which of the following existing officers is NOT explicitly mentioned as being confirmed in their role?

Q2.What is the default legal status of existing mukaddams under Section 148 of the Central Provinces land revenue legislation?

Q3.Under Section 148 of the 1881 land revenue law, who has the power to make an exception and direct that an existing officer is not deemed appointed?

Q4.According to Section 148 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, under what condition are existing patwaris confirmed?

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