Schedule 1 of The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951
THE SCHEDULE (See section 6) [Properties vested in Trustees at commencement of Act] PART 1—IMMOVABLE PROPERTIES 1.The piece of land known as the Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, measuring 49 kanals 17 marlas, that is to say, 6 37/160 acres or thereabouts. 2. Two pieces of land, one measuring 49 1/2 by 31 feet or thereabouts and the other 35 by 9 1/4 yards on the east and by 8 yards on the west or thereabouts, and conveyed to the then Trustees of the Memorial by a deed of sale, registered on the 20th September, 1920 as No. 5960, Bahi No.1, Volume No.1572, pages 19 to 46 of the office of the Registrar, Amritsar. 3. All the buildings and other structures standing on the lands referred to in items1 and 2 above. PART II—MOVABLE PROPERTIES Item No. Description of investments Amount Rs. A. P. 1. Government of Madras, 3% loan, 1952, No. D.H. 000034 . . . . 25,000 0 0 2. Government of Madras, 3% loan, 1952, No. D.H. 000035 . . . . 25,000 0 0 3. Fixed Deposit in the Central Bank of India Ltd., Amritsar . . . . 1,10,000 0 0 4. Interest accrued on Item 3 upto 14th November, 1950 . . . . 2,750 0 0 5. In current account in the Central Bank of India Ltd., Amritsar . 6,586 1 1 6. Government of Utter Pradesh loan, 1960, purchased through the Punjab National Bank, Amritsar . . . . 49,675 1 4 7. Amount placed in sundries in the Punjab National Bank, Amritsar 4,700 12 8 8. Fixed Deposit in the Bank of Nagpur Ltd., Wardah, under receipt No. 00518 . . . . 1,13,270 5 6 9. Interest Item 8 above . . . . 3,681 4 0 10. Fixed Deposit in the Bank of Nagpur, Ltd., Wardah, under receipt No. 00519 . . . . 40,336 13 0 11. Interest on Item 10 above . . . . 1,310 14 0 12. In current account with Messrs. Bachharaj and Co., Ltd., Bombay 9,573 6 0 13. Cash in hand on 24th November, 1950 . . . . 1,872 9 9 14. Moneys due from Government by way of refund of excess incometax . . . . Amount not known. ________ 5
Summary
- This Schedule lists all the properties, both land and financial assets, that vest, which means become legally owned by, the Trustees of the Memorial under Section 6 of the Act.
- Immovable property, which means land and buildings, includes the Jallianwala Bagh land in Amritsar measuring 49 kanals 17 marlas, which is about 6 and 37 over 160 acres.
- It also includes two other small pieces of land and all buildings and structures standing on these lands.
- One piece of land mentioned was bought through a deed of sale registered on September 20, 1920.
- Movable property, which means financial assets and cash, consists of fourteen items including government loans, fixed deposits, accrued interest, cash in hand, and income tax refunds.
- Specific financial holdings listed include loans from the Government of Madras and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, as well as accounts with the Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Nagpur, and Messrs. Bachharaj and Company.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of the Schedule in this Act?
The Schedule lists the specific assets, including land, buildings, loans, and bank accounts, that are transferred to and owned by the Trustees for the purposes of the Memorial under Section 6.
2. What land is included under the immovable property of the Trust?
It includes the Jallianwala Bagh land in Amritsar measuring 49 kanals 17 marlas, which is about 6 and 37 over 160 acres, two other smaller pieces of land, and all buildings and structures built on these lands.
3. What types of financial assets or movable properties are listed in the Schedule?
The movable properties include various government loans (from Madras and Uttar Pradesh), fixed deposits, current accounts in several banks, accrued interest, cash in hand, and outstanding income tax refunds.
4. Does the Schedule specify the exact amount of money due from the government for income tax refunds?
No, the Schedule lists item fourteen as moneys due from the government for refund of excess income tax, but states that the exact amount is not known.
Test yourself
Q1.Which section of the Act cross-references the Schedule regarding the property vested in the Trustees?
Q2.What is the measurement of the main piece of land known as Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, in the Schedule?
Q3.On what date was the sale deed registered for the two additional pieces of land mentioned in the Schedule?
Q4.What is the value of the Government of Madras 3 percent loans listed as items one and two in the Schedule?
Q5.For which item of movable property in the Schedule is the exact amount listed as "Amount not known"?