Section 4 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869
Every person whose lands the proclamation issued in Oudh in the month of March 1858 by order of the Governor General of India specially exempted from confiscation, and whose names are contained in the second schedule hereto annexed, shall be deemed to possess in the lands for which such person executed a kabuliyat between the first day of April 1858 and the first day of April 1860 the same right and title which he would have possessed thereto if he had acquired the same in the manner mentioned in section three ; and he shall be deemed to hold the same subject to all the conditions affecting Taluqdárs which are referred to in the said section, and to be a Taluqdár for all the purposes of this Act.
Summary
- This section applies to specific people whose names are listed in the Second Schedule of the Act.
- These people had their lands specially exempted from confiscation by a proclamation in March 1858.
- They are also subject to the same conditions as Taluqdars and are treated legally as Taluqdars for all purposes of this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who specifically does this section help?
It helps people whose lands were saved from confiscation in March 1858 and whose names are written in the Second Schedule of this Act.
2. What is the legal status of the people covered by this section?
The law states they are deemed to be a Taluqdar for all the purposes of this Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 4 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, which document contains the names of the persons this section applies to?
Q2.Under Section 4 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, what was the deadline for these persons to have executed a kabuliyat (agreement) to qualify for these rights?
Q3.Under Section 4 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, how does this section cross-reference Section 3 to define the rights of these persons?
Q4.Under Section 4 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, what happens to the legal title of a person who meets all the criteria in this section?