Government Authority
- Power to Order: The government can mandate the creation or revision of a record-of-rights for any area, such as a district.
- Use of ROR: Used for contacting landowners for land acquisition and providing compensation.
Details Captured in the Record-of-Rights
| Detail Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Personal Information | Names, fathers’ names, and addresses of all land renters and occupiers in the village. |
| Ownership Status | Classification of individuals as owners, fixed-rate renters, long-term renters, etc. |
| Land Details | Location, size, and boundaries of each person’s land. |
| Landlord Information | Names, fathers’ names, and addresses of landowners receiving rent from tenants. |
| Rent Information | Amount of rent each tenant must pay. |
| Additional Charges | Any extra fees for using specific resources like grazing land or fishing rights. |
| Mode of Fixing Rent | Method of determining rent based on agreements between landlords and tenants. |
| Tenant Rights and Obligations | Rights to use the land and responsibilities like paying rent on time. |
| Special Conditions | Any specific rules or conditions related to the rental agreement. |
| Easements | Rights of way or other easements associated with the land. |
| Rent-Free Claims | Claims of tenants holding land without paying rent and the legal basis for it. |
| Fair Rent Determination | Rent amount considered fair and reasonable for each piece of land. |
Example of Personal Information
- Tenant: John Smith
- Father’s Name: Robert Smith
- Address: Village XYZ
Process Overview
- Data Collection: Revenue officers gather specific details as per Rule 18 of the state land acquisition rules from 1951.
- Draft Publication: A draft record is published for public review.
- Objections and Appeals: Individuals can file objections or appeal to the district collector.
- Finalization: After addressing objections, the record is finalized and officially published.
Protection of Tenant Rights (Section 20)
- Minimum Land Retention: Tenants have the right to retain at least 375 acres or land calculated at 10 acres per family member, whichever is more.
- Allotment Choice: Tenants can choose the land they wish to retain within a set time period.
Summary
Government Authority
- Mandate Creation/Revision: Record-of-rights for any area.
- Use: Contact landowners for acquisition, provide compensation.
Details Captured
- Personal Information
- Names, fathers’ names, addresses
- Ownership Status
- Owners, fixed-rate renters, long-term renters
- Land Details
- Location, size, boundaries
- Landlord Information
- Names, fathers’ names, addresses
- Rent Information
- Rent amount
- Additional Charges
- Fees for resources (grazing, fishing)
- Mode of Fixing Rent
- Agreement between landlord and tenant
- Tenant Rights and Obligations
- Rights to use land, responsibility to pay rent
- Special Conditions
- Rules related to rental agreement
- Easements
- Rights of way
- Rent-Free Claims
- Basis for rent-free entitlement
- Fair Rent Determination
- Reasonable rent amount
Process Overview
- Data Collection: By revenue officers.
- Draft Publication: For review.
- Objections and Appeals: Addressing concerns.
- Finalization: Official publication.
Tenant Protection (Section 20)
- Retain Minimum Land: 375 acres or 10 acres per family member.
- Choice of Allotment: Tenant’s preference within the time period.
