Section 56 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881
Whenever the assessment of a mahal has been accepted under this Act, the persons who have accepted it shall be bound to pay the amount thereof from such date and for such term as the Chief Commissioner may appoint in this behalf, or, if at the expiry of that term no new assessment has been made and is ready to take effect, until a new assessment has been made and is ready to take effect: Provided as follows: -- Assessmemt may be rescinded by Chief Commissioner; or by Governor General in Council. 1st---any assessment may be rescinded by the Chief Commissioner at any time before it has been confirmed by the Governor General in Council; 2ndly---the Governor General in Council may rescind any assessment submitted to him for confirmation; Malguzrs may object to continuance of assessment beyond term of settlement. 3rdly--if all the malguzars of a mahal, six months before the expiry of the term fixed under this section, apply in writing to the Deputy Commissioner stating that they are unwilling that the assessment should continue in force beyond the expiry of such term, the assessment shall, on the expiry of such term, cease to be in force.
Summary
- This provision outlines the obligations and duration of a finalized property tax assessment.
- Once an assessment is accepted, the payers are bound to pay it from the date and for the length of time chosen by the Chief Commissioner.
- If the assessment period expires and no new assessment is ready, the old one continues until a new one is prepared.
- An assessment can be rescinded by either the Chief Commissioner before confirmation or by the Governor General in Council at the confirmation stage.
- If all landowners of an area write to the Deputy Commissioner six months before their term expires stating they do not want it to continue, the old assessment will strictly end on its expiry date.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How long do I have to pay an accepted assessment under Section 56 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?
Under Section 56 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, you must pay it for the term appointed by the Chief Commissioner, and even longer if a new assessment isn't ready when that term ends.
2. Can an assessment be cancelled after I accept it under Section 56 of the 1881 Act?
Yes, Section 56 of the 1881 Act allows the Chief Commissioner to rescind it before confirmation, or the Governor General in Council can rescind it during the confirmation process.
3. How can landowners stop an old assessment from continuing past its expiration date under Section 56 of the land revenue law?
According to Section 56 of the land revenue law, all the malguzars must apply in writing to the Deputy Commissioner six months before the term expires, stating they do not want it to continue.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 56 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, what happens if an assessment term expires and no new assessment is ready?
Q2.According to Section 56 of the 1881 Act, who has the power to rescind an assessment before it has been confirmed by the Governor General in Council?
Q3.Under Section 56 of the land revenue law, how much notice must all malguzars give if they are unwilling for the assessment to continue beyond its fixed term?
Q4.Under Section 56 of the 1881 Act, to whom must the malguzars submit their written application to stop an assessment from continuing beyond its term?
Q5.Considering Sections 53 and 56 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, what is the ultimate authority that confirms an assessment, and can they reject it?