Issue of pattas, etc., to tenants.

(1) As soon as may be after the commencement of this Act the Government shall issue pattas or other documents evidencing the right of the tenants in their holdings. Such pattas or other documents shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed. (2) The Government may appoint or authorise such officer or officers as they deem necessary for the purpose of settling the tax or other dues payable by the tenants to the Government or to any other authority and for the issue of pattas or other documents.