Abandonment of holdings

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(1) If a Bhumiswami ceases to cultivate his holding for two years either by himself or by some other person, does not pay land revenue and has left the village in which he usually resides, the Tahsildar may, after such enquiry as he may deem necessary, take possession of the land comprising the holding and arrange for its cultivation by letting it out on behalf of the Bhumiswami for a period of one agricultural year at a time. (2) Where the Bhumiswami or any other person lawfully entitled to the land claims it within a period of three years from the commencement of the agricultural year next following the date on which the Tahsildar took possession of the land, it shall be restored to him on payment of the dues, if any, and on such terms and conditions as the Tahsildar may think fit. (3) Where no claim is preferred under sub-section (2) or if a claim is preferred and disallowed, the Tahsildar shall make an order declaring the holding abandoned and the holding shall vest absolutely in the State Government, from such date as may be specified in that behalf in the order. (4) Where a holding is declared abandoned under sub-section (3), the liability of the Bhumiswami for the arrears of revenue due from him in respect thereof shall stand discharged.

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