Term of settlement and reduction, suspension or remission of assessment.

(1) A settlement introduced under section 8 shall remain in force for a period of thirty years:

Provided that, when, in the opinion of the Government, a fresh settlement at the expiration of thirty years is inexpedient or has for any cause been delayed, the Government may extend the term of the settlement for the time being in force for such period as it may think fit.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Government may, in accordance with general or special orders made in this behalf, grant reduction, suspension or remission in whole or in part of the assessment in any area in any year due to failure of crops, floods, or any other natural calamity or any reason whatsoever.