Insertion of a new sub-section to section 46 of Assam Act I of 1929

15. In section 46 of the said Act— (1) the following sub-section shall be inserted as sub-section (2), namely:— "(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-section, if there is any arrear of rent due by the tenant, the recovery of which is not barred by the law for the time being in force as to limitation of suits for arrears of rent, the payment may, at the option of the landlord, be applied first to such arrear," and (2) the existing sub-section (2) shall be renumbered as sub-section (3).