Section 1
Ghatwals of Beerbhoom to have the same right of granting leases as is allowed to other proprietors of lands.
The Bengal Ghatwali Land Act, 1859
About this Act
An Act to empower the holder of Ghatwalee lands in the District of Beerbhoom to grant leases extending beyond the period of their own possession.
Ghatwals holding lands in the District of Beerbhoom under the provisions of the
aforesaid Regulation, shall have the same power of granting leases for any period which they may deem
most conducive to the improvement of their tenures, as is allowed by law to the proprietors of other lands.
Proviso. ----Provided that no lease of Ghatwalee lands for any period extending beyond the life-time or incumbency of the grantor of the lease shall be valid and binding on the successors of the grantor, unless the same shall be granted for the working of mines, or for the clearing of jungle, or for the erection of dwelling houses or manufactories, or for tanks, canals, and similar works; and shall be approved by the Commissioner of the Division, such approval being certified by an endorsement on the lease under the signature of the Commissioner
Proviso. ----Provided that no lease of Ghatwalee lands for any period extending beyond the life-time or incumbency of the grantor of the lease shall be valid and binding on the successors of the grantor, unless the same shall be granted for the working of mines, or for the clearing of jungle, or for the erection of dwelling houses or manufactories, or for tanks, canals, and similar works; and shall be approved by the Commissioner of the Division, such approval being certified by an endorsement on the lease under the signature of the Commissioner