Forfeiture of occupancy or alienated holding

Forfeiture of occupancy or alienated holding.—(1) The Tahsildar may declare the occupancy or alienated holding in respect of which the arrear of land revenue is due, to be forfeited to the State Government: Provided that no such forfeiture shall be made if such arrear does not exceed rupees ten thousand.

1. (2) Any occupancy or alienated holding so forfeited shall be deemed to be the property of the State Government free from all encumbrances and shall be disposed of by the Deputy Commissioner in such manner as he may direct.