Boundaries Act, 1847, 1 of 1847 (Rep., Act 19 of 1873)

Section I. It is hereby enacted, that it shall be lawful within the Territories subject to the Government of th

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

I. It is hereby enacted, that it shall be lawful within the Territories subject to the Government of the North Western Provinces of Bengal, for Collectors of Land Revenue, or persons exercising the powers of Collector, or such Revenue Officers as the Lieutenant Governor may entrusts with that authority, to fix the boundaries of Fields or Estates, and to require that marks be formed and maintained by the owners or occupants on the boundaries, of such materials and in such number and manner as may appear to such Officers sufficient for distinguishing distinguishing the limits of those Fields or Estates whenever they may be of opinion that such demarcation is necessary for the prevention or adjustment of disputes.

Source: India Code