Prevention of eviction of Scheduled Castes

Prevention of eviction of Scheduled Castes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Act or in any other law or in any contract, custom or usage, or in any judgment, decree or order of court, no person shall evict or attempt to evict a cultivating tenant or holder of a kudiyiruppu or kudikidappukaran, from his holding, kudiyiruppu or kudikidappu if such tenant or holder is a member of any Scheduled Caste: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to --- (i) lands or buildings or both belonging to or vested in the Government of the Union territory of Puducherry, the Government of India, the Government of any State in India, a local authority, or a Corporation owned or controlled by any of the said Government or authority; or (ii) Any lease of land or building or both granted by the Administrator-General, Official Trustee or Official Receiver.