Village, etc., to vest permanently in the State Government if not redeemed within twelve years

Village, etc., to vest permanently in the State Government if not redeemed within twelve years.—If any village or land remains under the management of the State Government under section 183, for a period of twelve years, it shall vest permanently in the State Government free of all encumbrances:

Provided that, the State Government may, if it thinks fit, at any time before the expiration of the said period of twelve years, restore the village or land to the defaulter on payment of such amount as may be determined by the Deputy Commissioner.