Section 93
Applications to measure or ascertain condition of holdings.
The Central Provinces Tenancy Act, 1898
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Agricultural Tenancies in the Central Provinces.
(1) If any landlord or tenant of a
holding desires that the extent of that holding be ascertained, or that evidence relating to any
improvement made in respect thereof or to the state of the holding at any specified time, be recorded, he
may apply to a Revenue-officer ; and that officer shall thereupon, in presence of the parties,--
(a) make or cause to be made such inquiry as he thinks fit, with a view to ascertaining the extent of the holding, and record his finding thereon, or
(b) (where the applicant seeks to have evidence recorded) record that evidence : Provided that no action shall be taken by any Revenue-officer under this section if he considers that there are no reasonable grounds for making the application, or if the subject-matter thereof is under inquiry in a Civil Court.
(2) When any matter has been recorded under this section, the record thereof shall be admissible in evidence in any subsequent proceedings between the landlord and tenant or any persons claiming under them.
(a) make or cause to be made such inquiry as he thinks fit, with a view to ascertaining the extent of the holding, and record his finding thereon, or
(b) (where the applicant seeks to have evidence recorded) record that evidence : Provided that no action shall be taken by any Revenue-officer under this section if he considers that there are no reasonable grounds for making the application, or if the subject-matter thereof is under inquiry in a Civil Court.
(2) When any matter has been recorded under this section, the record thereof shall be admissible in evidence in any subsequent proceedings between the landlord and tenant or any persons claiming under them.