Vesting in the State Government of land leased contrary to the Act

(1) Where it appears to the Tahsildar that any person has leased land contrary to the provisions of this Act, he shall issue a notice to such person to show cause within fifteen days from the date of service of the notice why the land leased should not be forfeited to the State Government as penalty for contravention of the Act.

(2) If the Tahsildar on considering the reply or other cause shown is satisfied that there has been such a lease he may, by order, declare that the right, title and interest of such person in the land shall be forfeited to the State Government as penalty. Thereupon the land shall vest in the State Government and the Tahsildar may take possession thereof by summarily evicting any person occupying it. No amount shall be payable in respect of such land.

(3) Such land shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of section 77.