The bengal tenancy act 1885 was an enactment of the bengal government that defined the rights of zamindars and their tenants in response to a widespread peasant revolt. At the height of its territorial jurisdiction, it covered large parts of what is now south asia and southeast asia. It states that 1 notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any contract, no order or decree for the recovery of the possession of any premises shall be. An act to provide for the regulation of certain incidents of tenancy of premises in calcutta, howrah and some other areas in west bengal. This edition contains tlie bengal tenancy act, 1885, with notes and observations, and an index to the wliole of the law of landlord and tenant in. Bihar, the bengal tenancy act of 1885, and british rule in india. The east bengal state acquisition and tenancy act of 1950 also known as the east pakistan estate acquisition act 1950 was a law passed by the newly formed democratic government of east bengal in the dominion of pakistan present day bangladesh. Schedule i of the calcutta municipal act, 1951, as deemed to have been amended under section 594 of that act. West bengal premises tenancy act 1956 complete act.
The west bengal premises tenancy act, 1956 keywords. The bengal presidency, officially the presidency of fort william and later bengal province, was a subdivision of the british empire in india. Captain browne was the first british officer who prepared a plan to win over. But when the west bengal premises tenancy amendment act 2006 has provided the eviction of a premises tenant under the act shall be by a suit, then all the persons of cpc relating to the pleadings, the procedure for filling the suit filling of written statements and other relevant procedure become applicable. An act to provide for the acquisition by the state of the interests of rentreceivers and certain other interests in land in bangladesh and to define the law relating. West bengal premises tenancy act 1997 complete act. West bengal cabinet allows construction on 15% land of tea. An act to amend and consolidate certain enactments relating to the law of landlord and tenant within the territories under the administration of the. The rent control act offers reasonable security of tenure to the tenants and restricts the landlords power to evict tenants. Transfer of permanent tenure by sale in execution of decree for rent. When a tenant can get the benefit of protection against eviction. Ancient rights and future comfort bihar, the bengal.
An act to provide for the regulation of certain incidents of tenancy of premises in calcutta, howrah and. An act to amend and consolidate certain enactments relating to the law of landlord and tenant within the territories under the administration of the lieutenant. Bengal tenancy act 1885 the madhyasvatvas or intermediate interests acquired their rights by purchase. Whereas it is expedient to make better provision relating to the.
The kolkata thika tenancy acquisition and regulation act. In exercise of the power conferred by subsection 2 of section 1 of the west bengal thika tenancy acquisition and regulation amendment act, 2019 west ben. The west bengal premises tenancy act, 1997 hooghly. When a landlord lets out his home on rent, or when a tenant occupies a rental home, such activities fall under the ambit of the rent control act. Wb524 28th december, 1998 assent of the president of india was first published in the calcutta gazette, extraordinary, of the 28th december, 1998.
Calcutta, howrah and some other areas in west bengal. Provided that thc state govcrnmcnt may, by notification, extend this act or any parr thereof lo any othcr arca specified in the. The state acquisition and tenancy act, 1950 east bengal act. In the year 197677, a petition under section 20 of. After the battle of plassy in 1757 ad and the transfer of diwani of bengal along with the jungle terry in 1765 the victorious britishers developed their administrative network to control these area through birbhoom district of bengal. Synopsis of the section 6 of the west bengal premises tenancy act, 1977. In this act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context. The west bengal land reforms and tenancy tribunal act, 1977 was published on 12th december, 1997. The chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 bengal act 6 of 1908. State acquisition and tenancy act, 1950 east bengal act.
The leasing of homes is governed by the rent control act, with each state having its own version of the act. Bengal land reforms and tenancy tribunal act, 1997. The chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 bengal act 6 of 1908 dated 11th november, 1908 an act to amend and consolidate certain enactments relating to the law of landlord and tenant and settlement of rents in chota nagpur. Whether protection under 71 and 72 of premises tenancy act is available for default in payment of rent. Whereas it is expedient to amend and consolidate certain enactments relating to the law. Bengal tenancy act 1885 pdf full text of the bengal tenancy act.
This page was last modified on 17 february 2015, at 12. The bengal tenancy act, 1885 is a state legislation that describes the privileges and obligations of the zamindars as well as the tenants. Settlement law of bengal the settlement law of bengal applicable to the districts in which the tenancy act is in force, is now contained in regulations vii of 1822, ix of 1825, and ix of 1833, supplemented by this chapter, the rules framed under it, and the instructions of the board of revenue relating to settle. In the act there is provision for dealing with the matter relating to. Recovery of the possession under west bengal premises. Bengal proper covered the ethnolinguistic region of bengal presentday bangladesh and the indian state of west bengal. Nonagricultural tenancy act, 1949 east bengal act no. The act was framed due to the extensive restlessness that occurred towards the peasant by intimidating them thereby disrupting the peaceful control of the state. Santhal pargana tenancy act pdf the santhal parganas tenancy supplementary provisions act, 1949. West bengal thika tenancy acquisition and regulation. West bengal premises tenancy act, 1997 latest laws. East bengal state acquisition and tenancy act of 1950. Revenue regulation, 1886, or the east bengal state acquisition and tenancy act, 1950, as the case may be, and the tenants referred to in clause f shall pay. Bargader or adhiar when acquires the status of a tenanthe acquires the status of a tenant if he is.
It shall come into force on such date hereinafter called the commencement of this act as the state government, with the previous sanction of the central government, may, by notification in the official gazette, appoint in this behalf. Extending the tenancy cycle from 4 years to 6 years for part 4 tenancies a landlord required to give reason on terminating a part 4 tenancy in the first 6 months they also include restrictions on the sale of 10 or more rented units in a development. Bengal tenancy act 1885 was an enactment of the bengal government defining the natural rights and liabilities of zamindars and tenants in response to widespread peasant discontent threatening the stability of the colonial system of governance. The bengal tenancy act is not a complete code even in respect of the law of landlord and tenant. Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the rajasthan tenancy act, 1955. Act xi of 2019 hereinafter referred to as the said act. What are the amendments made in 2002 in the west bengal. Act 2 it extends to the whole of west bengal except the areas described in xxxiii of 1951. This edition contains tlie bengal tenancy act, with notes and observations, and an index to the wliole of the law of landlord and tenant in. Section 6 of the west bengal premises tenancy act, 1977 deals with the protection of tenants against eviction. Application filed by landlord for fixation of fair rent in 2007 withdrawn before rent controller in 2015. Act 3 it exrends to he whole of calcutra and lo all areas which have been or may hereaim bc constirurcd municipalities under the provisions of the bengal municipal act, 1932. An act to provide for the regulation of certain incidents of tenancy of premises in. Bengal tenancy act was an enactment of the bengal government defining the natural rights and liabilities of zamindars and tenants in response to widespread peasant discontent threatening the stability of the colonial system of governance.
The chota nagpur tenancy act of 1908 bengal act vi of 1908. Aaacw3073c a statutory body corporate constituted under the west bengal industrial infrastructure development corporation act, 1974 act xxv of 1974 having its head office presently at 5, council house street 3 rd floor, kolkata 700 001, within the municipal limits of. The bengal tenancy act 1885 was an enactment of the bengal government that defined the. Regislraljon act, 1908, whcrc a such leasc has been entered inlo on or after the 1st december, 1948, and b such lcasc is for a period or not more lhan 20 years, and savc. West bengal premises tenancy act, 1997 pdf the west bengal premises tenancy act, 1997. Act, 1956 did apply but the provisions of this act do not apply. Banerjee, gertler, ghatak tenancy reforms in west bengal operation barga, security of tenure and crop shares tenants responded positively to the reform. West bengal act xxxvii of 1981, the kolkata thika ten a ncy acquisition and regulation act, 1981. The tenant in entitled to protection from eviction if he can prove that for creating the subtenancy there was a written consent of the landlord. The bill was drafted on 31 march 1948 during the early years of pakistan and passed on 16 may 1951. The provision giving legal teeth to contracts will be triggered at a. The permanent settlement gave absolute proprietary rights to landholders but was silent about the rights of tenants, although it vaguely. An act to provide for the acquisition by the state of the interests of rentreceivers and certain other interests in land in bangladesh and to define the law relating to tenancies to be held under the state after such acquisition and other matters connected therewith.
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