Assessment of penal rent

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Statutory text

(1) The Deputy Commissioner or subject to his control, the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), within his jurisdiction shall make assessment of penal rent to be paid by such person in section 5 for the whole period of such encroachment.
(2) The Deputy Commissioner or subject to his control, the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), within his jurisdiction, may impose such penalty as provided under section 12 of this Act, for the unauthorised occupation of public land in addition to the penal rent assessed under sub-section (1).
(3) Subject to conditions as may be prescribed, the Deputy Commissioner or subject to his control, the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), within his jurisdiction, may, in suitable cases, either reduce or remit the amount payable in the form of penal rent, for reason to be recorded in writing.

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