The Holdings (Stay of Execution Proceedings) (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1957

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This Act is a specific legislative amendment applicable exclusively to the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. Its primary purpose is to extend the duration of a "stay" on execution proceedings related to land holdings. By amending the original Travancore-Cochin Act VIII of 1950, this legislation grants tenants or landholders additional time before eviction or execution orders can be enforced against them. It does not create new rights but rather extends existing protections by modifying specific time limits within the parent legislation. For an ordinary citizen, this means temporary relief from potential displacement or legal enforcement actions regarding land possession.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Amendment of section 4, Travancore-Cochin Act VIII of 1950
3. Amendment of section 4, Travancore-Cochin Act VIII of 1950

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