Tenant to be deemed to have purchased sites referred to in section 16 from specified date.

1[18. Dwelling houses of agricultural labourers, etc.- The provisions of sections 16, 17, 17A and 17B shall apply-

1. (a) to the dwelling houses and sites thereof occupied by agricultural labourers and artisans in any village; and
2. (b) to the lands held on lease in any village by persons carrying on an allied bpursuit for the purpose of such pursuit].