Eviction of raiyats

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Statutory text

(1) Subject to other provisions of this Act and notwithstanding any contract, custom or usage or decree or order of any Court, a raiyat shall be liable to eviction only if he -
- (a) has used the land comprised in his holding in a manner which renders it unfit for the purposes of agriculture ; or
- (b) has leased out the land in contravention of the provisions of section 6 or has failed to cultivate the land personally; or
- (c) has used the land for any purpose other than agriculture. Explanation- The construction of a house for the residence of the raiyat and his family members together with all necessary out-houses shall be deemed to be for agricultural purposes.
(2) A raiyat liable to eviction under sub-section
(1) shall be entitled to three months' notice in writing from the landlord intimating his intention to so evict and the grounds therefor : Provided that such eviction on the grounds specified in clause
- (a) of sub-section (1), shall not take effect unless the raiyat, within a period of one year from the date of service of such notice, fails to restore the land to a condition fit for agriculture.

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