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The WASTE-LANDS (CLAIMS) ACT, 1863

The Waste Lands (Claims) Act, 1863 provides a framework for the settlement of claims on waste lands.

Waste Lands Claims Settlement Claims Court Land Ownership

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.

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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
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