Section 5: Existing rights of raiyats not to be affected

The Orissa Land Reforms Act, 1960State Act of Odisha · Act 16 of 1960

For removal of doubts it is hereby declared that, save as otherwise provided in this Act either expressly or be necessary implication the rights in land in any area held by a person who is a raiyat within the meaning of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of his rights, if any, in respect of such land under any other law relating to land tenures including any law relating to landlord and tenants or custom or usage for the time being in force in such area and applicable to such raiyat.

Note. - Unless the right of a raiyat are contrary to the terms of the statute, even by implication, the same rights shall be in addition to his rights under the statute.

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Act	The Orissa Land Reforms Act, 1960
Section	5
Marginal note	Existing rights of raiyats not to be affected
Jurisdiction	State of Odisha
Status	In force as published by the source

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