Section 13: Rights of raiyat in respect of use of land

Santhal Parganas Tenancy (Supplementary Provisions) Act, 1949State Act of Bihar · Act 14 of 1949

(1) A raiyat may use the lad comprised in his holding,--

(a) In any manner which is authorised by local usage or custom, or

(b) Irrespective of any local usage or custom, in any manner which does not materially impair the value of the land or render it unfit for the purpose of cultivation.

(2) The doing of anything on the holding that is permitted by Section 15, Section 16, Section 17, or Section 18 shall not be deemed materially to impair to the value of the land or to render it unfit for cultivation.

14. Raiyats not to be ejected by order of the Deputy Commissioner --- A raiyat shall not be ejected by the landlord form his holding on the ground that he has used his land in a manner not authorised by section 13 except in execution of an order of ejectment passed by the Deputy Commissioner.

Where this provision sits

Act	Santhal Parganas Tenancy (Supplementary Provisions) Act, 1949
Section	13
Marginal note	Rights of raiyat in respect of use of land
Jurisdiction	State of Bihar
Status	In force as published by the source

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