Power of the Revenue Minister to validate certatn alieila tions

Notwithstanding the repeal of the Jammu and Kashmir Alienation of Land (Temporary Restrictions) Act, 1959 (XXI of 1959), the Revenue Minister may, in respect of an alienation or a class of alienations made between the 10th day of July, 1959 and 23rd day of July, 1959, validate such an alienation if he is satisfied, for reasons to be recorded in writing, that the need for such an alienation was genuine and in case of a sale, mortgage, exchange or lease exceeding one year, the considerat: ion was fair and the refusal to validate such an alienation was likely to result in undue hardship.