Act to override contract and other laws, etc.

The provisions of this Act -

1. (a) shall have effect, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any pre-existing law, custom, usage, agreement or decree or order of Court, but,
2. (b) shall not apply in respect of the land held by a land-owner if the total extent of land held by him does not exceed one veli (6-2/3 acres) which is either wet land or dry land irrigated from any Government source or three velis (20 acres) of dry land not irrigated from Government source.