Lawgist111Compensation for exaction by landholder and for false complaint by tenant
(1) If a landholder compels his tenant to render any service, or makes use of any cattle or any agricultural implement of his tenant against the will of such tenant, whether for remuneration or not, the sub-divisional officer shall, on the application of the tenant made within one month of such service or use and on the charge being established, award to the tenant a sum, not exceeding one hundred rupees, as compensation.
(2) If, as a result of inquiry, the sub-divisional officer finds that the complaint is false, and either vexatious or frivolous, he shall award to the landholder a sum, not exceeding one hundred rupees, as compensation.
(3) After deciding the case, the sub-divisional officer shall submit the record for confirmation of the order passed by him to the collector.
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- 109 Power to award compensation in proceedings for arrears of rent
- 110 Prosecution of landholder for illegal exaction
- 111 Compensation for exaction by landholder and for false complaint by tenant
- 112 Penalty for habitual infringement of rights of tenant
- 113 Penalty for illegal entry on a holding
- 114 Compensation, how realisable
