Bare Act
The Rajasthan Jagir Decisions and Proceedings (Validation) Act, 1955
The Rajasthan Jagir Decisions and Proceedings Validation Act of 1955 regulates disputes over the acquisition of feudal land grants and the inheritance rights of traditional landholders. Applying directly to landholders and their successors in Rajasthan, this law validated historical decisions made by revenue authorities rather than standard civil courts. It matters because it secured the legal transition from a feudal land system to modern state reforms, preventing prolonged civil court litigation over estate closures and succession claims. Ultimately, the act allowed the state government to resolve complex land ownership issues efficiently, ensuring stability during land redistribution and development.
- 1. Short title & commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Validation of certain decisions
- 4. Continuance of pending cases and proceedings
- 5. Court in which new cases and proceedings may be instituted
- 6. Trial and disposal of new cases and proceedings
- 7. Objections maybe lodged to recommendations
- 8. Appeals
- 9. Limitation for appeals
- 10. Powers of the Board of Revenue
- 11. Power of the Board of Revenue to call for records
- 12. Finality of Board's order
- 13. Bar to Jurisdiction of civil Courts
- 14. Power to make Rules
- 15. Provisions for pending new cases or proceedings
- 15A. Revisional powers of Government
- 16. Saving
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