Land Revenue Laws

151. A tenant is deemed to have occupancy rights if he has continuously occupied land for how many years?

• A 5 years
• B 8 years
• C 12 years Correct answer
• D 20 years

152. Which section authorizes the making of rules under this Act?

• A Section 75
• B Section 76
• C Section 77
• D Section 78 Correct answer

153. Which authority hears appeals against the orders of a Revenue Officer?

• A Civil Judge
• B Tehsildar
• C Collector
• D Financial Commissioner Correct answer

154. Who has the power to eject a tenant under the Punjab Tenancy Act?

• A Civil Judge
• B District Collector
• C Revenue Officer Correct answer
• D Police Officer

155. Which section deals with the surrender of tenancy?

• A Section 24
• B Section 25 Correct answer
• C Section 28
• D Section 30

156. What remedy does a tenant have if wrongfully ejected?

• A Civil Suit
• B Appeal to High Court
• C Application to Revenue Officer Correct answer
• D Complaint to Police

157. A tenant with a right of occupancy cannot be ejected except on the grounds mentioned in:

• A Section 41 Correct answer
• B Section 36
• C Section 39
• D Section 45

158. Which section defines 'Landlord' and 'Tenant'?

• A Section 2
• B Section 3
• C Section 4 Correct answer
• D Section 5

159. Which court is barred from entertaining suits relating to tenancy matters under this Act?

• A Revenue Court
• B Civil Court Correct answer
• C Sessions Court
• D High Court

160. Which authority can determine disputes relating to the division of produce?

• A Revenue Officer Correct answer
• B Magistrate
• C Civil Judge
• D Panchayat