Section 23 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881
No appeal shall lie--
- (a)in the Court of the Deputy Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner exercising the powers of a Deputy Commissioner---after the expiration of thirty days from the date of the decision or order complained of; or
- (b)in the Court of the Commissioner---after the expiration of sixty days from such date; or
- (c)in the Court of the Chief Commissioner---after the expiration of ninety days from such date. In computing such periods of limitation, and in all respects not herein specified, the provisions of the Indian Limitation Act, 1877, shall apply.
Summary
- This rule sets strict deadlines for filing appeals against revenue decisions based on the level of the court.
- You have thirty days to file an appeal in the Court of the Deputy Commissioner.
- You have sixty days to file an appeal in the Court of the Commissioner.
- You have ninety days to file an appeal in the Court of the Chief Commissioner.
- The rules for calculating these time limits follow the Indian Limitation Act of 1877.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How many days do I have to appeal to the Chief Commissioner under Section 23 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?
Under Section 23 of the Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, no appeal shall lie in the Court of the Chief Commissioner after the expiration of ninety days from the date of the decision.
2. Under Section 23 of the 1881 Land Revenue law, what law is used to compute the appeal time limits?
Section 23 of the 1881 Land Revenue Act states that the provisions of the Indian Limitation Act of 1877 shall apply in computing such periods of limitation.
3. What is the deadline to appeal to a Deputy Commissioner under Section 23 of the Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?
Under Section 23 of the Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, the deadline is thirty days from the date of the decision or order complained of.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 23 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, what is the time limit for filing an appeal in the Court of the Commissioner?
Q2.Which outside law does Section 23 of the 1881 Land-Revenue Act say applies to computing these time periods?
Q3.Under Section 23 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, if you wish to appeal to the Chief Commissioner, how long do you have?
Q4.A subordinate officer makes a ruling, and you want to appeal to the Deputy Commissioner as allowed by Section 22. According to Section 23 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, how many days do you have?