Section 156 of CPLRA : Section 156: When Mahal Managed Or Farmed, Or Upon Proclamation Under Section 98 Or 103, Rent Payable To Deputy Commissioner

Explanation using Example

Imagine a village ('mahal') where the land revenue is typically collected by the local landowner. However, due to some management issues, the government decides to take over the collection of this revenue under the provisions of Section 57 or 58 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act. Now, all the farmers and tenants in the village are required to pay their dues not to the landowner but directly to the government officer, called the Deputy Commissioner or to the Settlement-officer, or to an authorized agent or someone who has taken a lease of the revenue collection rights from the government.

For instance, if a farmer usually pays his land revenue to the landowner in June each year, but the government has taken over in March, the farmer should pay the June installment to the Deputy Commissioner or the appointed agent. If the farmer pays the landowner instead, without the government's approval, this payment may not be recognized, and the farmer might still be considered to owe the money to the government, potentially leading to confusion or a legal dispute.