Existing rights of raiyats not to be affected

Existing rights of raiyats not to be affected – For removal of doubts it is hereby declared that, save as otherwise provided in this Act either expressly or by necessary implication, the rights in land in any area held by a person who is raiyat within the meaning of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of his rights, if any, in respect of such land under any other law relating to land tenures including any law relating to landlord and tenants or custom or usage for the time being in force in such area and applicable to such raiyat.