Section 3: Act to override contract and other laws, etc

The Karaikal Pannaiyal Protection Act, 1966Union territory Act of Puducherry · Act 3 of 1966

The provisions of this Act -

(a) shall have effect, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any pre-existing law, custom, usage, agreement or decree or order of Court, but,

(b) shall not apply in respect of the land held by a land-owner if the total extent of land held by him does not exceed one veli (6-2/3 acres) which is either wet land or dry land irrigated from any Government source or three velis (20 acres) of dry land not irrigated from Government source.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Karaikal Pannaiyal Protection Act, 1966
Section	3
Marginal note	Act to override contract and other laws, etc
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Puducherry
Status	In force as published by the source

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