The Jammu and Kashmir Lambardari Act, 1972

The Jammu and Kashmir Lambardari Act, 1972

This Act governs the role and compensation of Lambardars, who are officials responsible for collecting land revenue and cesses in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It authorizes these officers to receive remuneration, typically up to five percent of recovered sums, provided they deposit funds into government accounts according to strict rules. The legislation establishes penalties for mishandling these funds, clarifies that previous laws are repealed where they conflict, and grants the government the power to set detailed guidelines for the appointment and service conditions of Lambardars, ensuring financial accountability and order in land revenue collection.

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