Precautionary measures in certain cases

Precautionary measures in certain cases.—(1) Whenever the crop of any land or any portion of the same is sold, mortgaged or otherwise disposed of, whether by order of a Civil Court or other public authority or by private contract, the Deputy Commissioner may, if he finds it necessary, in order to prevent or defeat the object of this Act, demand at any time, prior to the crop being removed, such security as he thinks sufficient for the payment of the land revenue due or to become due in respect of the land on which the crop is grown.

1. (2) In the default of the security being furnished, the Deputy Commissioner may direct that the standing crop shall not be reaped or removed until the security is furnished or the land revenue is paid.