Short title, extent and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964. (2) It extends in the first instance to the Goa area of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, but the Government may, by notification, extend it to the other areas with such modifications as may be necessary. (3) It shall, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Act, come into force on such date as may be fixed by notification by the Government. In all cases in which annual rent of a paddy field exceeds 50% of the gross produce the owner of the field shall not collect any rent in excess of 50% of the gross produce. In this order unless the context otherwise requires the word “tenancy” shall mean and include “parceria agricola” as defined by article 1299 of the Portuguese Civil Code. The option referred to in para 6 of article 294 of the “Codigo das Comunidades” may be exercised in relation to the plots leased under the said article 294, within the period of 45 days from the date of the publication of this Order. (1) This Act may be called the Goa, Daman and Diu Protection of Rights of Tenants (Cashewnut and Arecanut Gardens) Act, 1971. (2) It extends to the whole of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. (3) It shall come into force at once. (4) It shall remain in force for a period of six years. (1) These rules may be called the Goa Agricultural Tenancy (Discharge of Joint Responsibility of Tenants) (Amendment) Rules, 1991. (2) They shall come into force at once.