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Section 91: Nullity of certain agreements contrary to the Act

The Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 8 of 1974

(l) Nothing in any agreement made between landowner and a tenant after the passing of this Act shall-

(a) override any of the provisions of this Act with respect to the acquisition of a right of occupancy, or the reduction, remission or 1 Subs. for the figure ‘74’ by H.P. Ord. No. 2 of 1975 sec. 13, replaced by H.P. Act No. 15 of 1976.

39 H.P. TENANCY AND LAND REFORMS ACT, 1972 suspension of rent, or the enhancement of the rent of a tenant having a right of occupancy under section 3 or section 4 or section 5 ; or

(b) take away or limit the right of a tenant as determined by this Act for conferment and vestment of proprietary rights or to make improvements and claim compensation therefor, or where compensation for disturbance can be claimed under this Act, to claim such compensation ; or

(c) entitle a landowner to eject a tenant otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(2) Nothing in clause (a) of sub-section (1) shall apply to an agreement by which a tenant binds himself to pay an enhanced rent not exceeding one-third of the produce in consideration of an improvement which has been, or is to be, made in respect of his tenancy by, or at the expense of his landowner, and to the benefit of which the tenant is not otherwise entitled.

CHAPTER IX ACQUISITION OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS BY OCCUPANCY TENANTS

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ActThe Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972
Section91
Marginal noteNullity of certain agreements contrary to the Act
JurisdictionState of Himachal Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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