The U. P. Abolition of Zare Chaharum Act, 1951State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 30 of 1951
2. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context-
(a) "Zare Chaharum" means the right by whatever name know and whether based on custom or contract, of the landlord to receive a share or portion of the purchase price upon the sale of a house or building.
Explanation I-"Sale" includes foreclosure of sale in execution of a decree.
Explanation II-"Landlord" means the zamindar or proprietor of the land occupied by house or other building.