Record-of-Rights: Essential Details (Rule 26 of the Tenancy Rules, 1955)

The Record-of-Rights is a crucial legal document detailing land tenancy information. It must include the following particulars:

Personal Details of Occupants

  • Name, Father’s Name, and Address
  • Every tenant or occupant’s personal details must be recorded.

Type of Occupant

  • Occupant Category
  • Specify whether the occupant is a farmer, laborer, etc.

Land Information

  • Location and Size
  • Detailed description of the land’s location, size, type (agricultural, forest, etc.), and boundaries.

Rent Details

  • Current Rent Amount
  • The rent each tenant or occupant pays at the time of updating the Record-of-Rights.

Additional Fees

  • Forest, Fishing, and Grazing Fees
  • Fees for using forest areas, fishing spots, or grazing animals, including conditions and details of any fee increases.

Rent Determination

  • Rent Determination Method
  • How the rent was decided (agreement, court order, etc.).

Rent Increases

  • Scheduled Rent Increases
  • Details on when and by how much the rent increases.

Water Rights and Responsibilities

  • Water Use and Maintenance
  • Rights and responsibilities for water usage and maintaining water facilities (e.g., rivers, lakes, wells).

Special Rules

  • Specific Tenancy Rules
  • Any unique rules applicable to the tenancy.

Easements and Access

  • Pathways and Easements
  • Rights of access through paths or other easements benefiting the land.

Table Summary

CategoryDetails
Personal DetailsName, Father’s Name, Address
Type of OccupantOccupant Category (farmer, laborer, etc.)
Land InformationLocation, Size, Type, Boundaries
Rent DetailsCurrent Rent Amount
Additional FeesForest, Fishing, Grazing Fees (conditions, increases)
Rent DeterminationMethod of Rent Determination (agreement, court order, etc.)
Rent IncreasesScheduled Rent Increases (when, how much)
Water Rights & ResponsibilitiesWater Use, Maintenance Responsibilities
Special RulesSpecific Tenancy Rules
Easements and AccessPathways and Easements

Visual Representation

Personal Details

  • Tenant Name
  • Father’s Name
  • Address

Type of Occupant

  • Farmer
  • Laborer

Land Information

  • Location: XYZ Village, Sector 5
  • Size: 10 Acres
  • Type: Agricultural Land
  • Boundaries: North – River, South – Forest

Rent Details

  • Rent Amount: $500 per year

Additional Fees

  • Forest Fee: $50 per year
  • Fishing Fee: $30 per year
  • Grazing Fee: $20 per year

Rent Determination

  • Method: Agreement between owner and tenant

Rent Increases

  • Increase Schedule: Every 2 years, by $50

Water Rights & Responsibilities

  • Water Source: Well
  • Maintenance: Tenant responsible for well maintenance

Special Rules

  • Rule: No construction allowed on agricultural land

Easements and Access

  • Access Path: 5-foot-wide pathway through the forest

By presenting information this way, readers can quickly understand the essential details in an organized and visually appealing manner.

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