Register of kudikidappukars

(1) The Government shall cause a register of kudikidappukars to be prepared and maintained in each village. (2) The register shall show- (a) the description of the land in which the kudikidappu is situate; (b) the location of the kudikidappu and its extent; (c) the name of the land owner and of the person in possession of the land in which the kudikidappu is situate; (d) the name and address of the kudikidappukaran; and (e) such other particulars as may be prescribed. (3) The register shall be prepared and maintained by such officer and in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The prescribed officer shall, before the preparation of the register, publish a notice in the village inviting applications from kudikidappukars for registration, to be presented before such date as may be specified in the notice. (5) On receipt of an application within the time specified in the notice or within such further time as may be allowed by him, the prescribed officer shall, after enquiry and after giving an opportunity to the land owner or other person in possession of the land to be heard, register the kudikidappukaran or reject the application.