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Section 20 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933

Power to lease.

The Manager may, subjectto the prescribed conditions, make settlementof all or any of the immoveable properties of the estate and may for this purpose execute any lease or counterpart of a lease: Provided that, unless the settlement is of a kind authorised by rule made under section 28, its terms and conditions shall have been previously approved by the State Government.

Summary

The Manager has the authority to lease out any of the immovable properties belonging to the estate.
The Manager is the official authorized to sign the lease documents or counterparts of leases.
All leases made by the Manager must follow specific conditions that are prescribed by rules.
The rules that govern these leases are made under the authority of Section 28 of the Act.
If a lease is not a standard type allowed by the Section 28 rules, the Manager must get approval from the State Government before setting the terms.

Practical examples

1Manager Bose decides to lease a 10-acre plot of rice land to Farmer Das for three years starting on January 1, 1936, following the standard rules.

2Manager Bose wants to give a 20-year lease for a large commercial building to a factory owner, but since this exceeds standard rules, he asks the State Government for special permission on March 5, 1935.

FAQ

1. Who signs the lease papers for the estate?

The Manager is the person who executes or signs the lease or its counterpart.

2. Does the Manager have total freedom to set lease prices?

No, the Manager must follow the conditions set in the rules made under Section 28 of the Act.

3. What if the Manager wants to make a lease that isn't covered by the rules?

In that case, the State Government must approve the specific terms and conditions before the lease is made.

4. Where do the rules for these leases come from?

The rules are created under Section 28, which allows the Board of Revenue to set the procedures for the Act.

Test yourself

1.Under Section 20 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what is required if a lease is NOT of a kind authorized by a rule made under Section 28?

2.Under Section 20 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, who is responsible for executing a lease of the estate's property?

3.Under Section 20 and Section 28 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what specific detail might the rules provide regarding leases?

4.Under Section 20 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what can the Manager settle or lease out?

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