Standard rate of assessment to be in force for ten years until revised.

The standard rate of assessment fixed for each division shall come into force from the 1st day of the revenue year immediately following the year in which the rate is fixed; and notwithstanding any alteration in the bank rate of interest or average market value of lands referred to in section 262A, shall remain in force for a period of ten years; and shall be liable to be revised in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter after the expiry of the said period. Until it is so revised, the rate fixed as aforesaid shall be deemed to be in force.