Section 22
Arrangement for reclamation.
The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948
About this Act
An Act to provide for the preparation and execution of land development schemes, the reclamation of waste-land and the control of private forests and grass-land, in the Provinces of Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara.
When the land has been taken possession of the Land
Development Commissioner may, with the approval of the Board, arrange for its reclamation--
(a) by retaining it under his management for such period as he thinks fit, or
(b) by settling it for such period and on such terms as may be fixed by the Board with the person who on the date of taking possession was in lawful possession of the land, or was entitled to such possession, or, if such person is dead, with his successor in interest, or
(c) if such person refuses to take the land for such period or on such terms, by settling it with any other person, or
(d) by a combination of the methods aforesaid:
Provided that the total period for which the land is retained or settled under this section shall not exceed ten years.
(a) by retaining it under his management for such period as he thinks fit, or
(b) by settling it for such period and on such terms as may be fixed by the Board with the person who on the date of taking possession was in lawful possession of the land, or was entitled to such possession, or, if such person is dead, with his successor in interest, or
(c) if such person refuses to take the land for such period or on such terms, by settling it with any other person, or
(d) by a combination of the methods aforesaid:
Provided that the total period for which the land is retained or settled under this section shall not exceed ten years.