The Central Provinces Tenancy Act, 1898

The Central Provinces Tenancy Act, 1898 was enacted to regulate agricultural tenancies in the Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh). The Act covers provisions related to the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, determination and enhancement of rent, and the settlement of disputes between them. The Act also outlines the procedures for the eviction of tenants, the management of leased land, and the maintenance of records. The Act has been amended several times, the most significant being the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Act, 1954.