The WASTE-LANDS (CLAIMS) ACT, 1863
The Waste Lands (Claims) Act, 1863 provides a framework for the settlement of claims on waste lands.
Summary
The Waste Lands (Claims) Act, 1863 was enacted to provide a mechanism for the settlement of claims on waste lands. The Act defines 'waste land' as land that is not used for agricultural or other purposes and is not held under a valid title. The Act provides a procedure for making claims on such land, including the requirement of filing a claim within a specified period and the establishment of a Claims Court to hear and determine disputes. The Act also outlines the rights and obligations of claimants, the process for determining compensation, and the powers of the Claims Court. The Waste Lands (Claims) Act, 1863 is an important piece of legislation that helps to regulate the settlement of claims on waste lands and prevent disputes over land ownership.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Provision For Inquiry Into Claims To Land, Or Objections To Sale Of Same | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Procedure In Such Cases | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Pending Enquiry, Sale &C, To Be Postponed | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Sale To Be Stopped If Claim Appear To Be Established,But May Afterwards Be Proceededwith | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Procedure After Passing Of Order In The Case, Report To Revenue Board, Decision Of Board | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Local Government May, With In Twelve Months, Order Suit To Be Brought To Try Claim Admitted By Collector | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Special Court For Trying Claims | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Noticeof Constitution Of Special Courts Claims Not Cognizable In Othercourts | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Special Court Where To Be Held | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Plaintiff And Defendant In Suit Under Section V, Proviso, Plaintiff And Defendant In Suits Under Section Vi | Open |
| 11 | Section 12: Procedure Before Hearing Of Suit | Open |
| 12 | Section 11: Proceedings Regulated By Civil Procedure Code | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Procedure On Hearing | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: No Appeal Or Revision | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Reference Of Question Of Law, &C, To High Court &C , Such Reference Obligatory In Certain Cases | Open |