Vesting of Rights of Rakhas, Lambardars and Khewatdars in the Government.

(1) All rights, titles and interests of the Khewatdars, Lambardars and Rakhas in respect of conservancy and management of Forests, prior to the coming into force the Himachal Pradesh Village Common Lands (Vesting and Utilization) Act, 1974, shall stand vested in the State Government free from all encumbrances. (2) The system of payment of Haq-Chuharam to the Rakhas shall stand abolished with effect from 1st April, 2010 and they shall stand relieved of the duties and obligations attached to them and shall have no liability in this behalf. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, or any report or contract, decree or order of any court, the Khewatdars and Lambardars shall not be entitled to any payment of Haq-Chuharam with effect from 1st April, 1974 and they shall stand relieved of their duties and obligations attached to them and shall have no liability in this regard.