Initiation of consolidation proceedings.

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Statutory text

(1) Any two or more Bhumiswamis in a village holding together not less than the minimum area of land prescribed by rules made under section 221, may apply in writing stating such particulars as may be prescribed by rules made under section 221, to the Consolidation Officer for the consolidation of their holdings.
(2) The Collector may of his own motion direct the Consolidation Officer to make an enquiry into the feasibility of consolidation of holdings in any village.
(3) If two-thirds of the Bhumiswamis in a village apply for consolidation of their holdings or if in the course of an enquiry into an application made under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) two-thirds of the Bhumiswamis of the village make an application agreeing to the consolidation of their holdings, such application shall be deemed to be the application on behalf of all the Bhumiswamis of the village.
(4) If in a case falling under sub-section (3), any scheme of consolidation of holdings is confirmed, it shall be binding on all the Bhumiswamis of the village, and on any persons who may subsequently be entitled to hold or occupy the land.
(5) In any other case, if any scheme of consolidation of holdings is confirmed, it shall be binding on the applicants and those who have agreed to the consolidation of their holdings and on any persons who may subsequently be entitled to hold or occupy the land affected by the scheme.

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