The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887. · IV — RELINQUISHMENT, ABANDONMENT AND EJECTMENT.

Section 42. Restriction on ejectment

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

42. Restriction on ejectment .—A tenant shall not be ejected otherwise than in execution of a decree — for ejectment except in the following cases, namely: (a) when a decree for an arrear of rent in respect of his tenancy has been passed against him and remains unsatisfied; (b) when the tenant has not a right of occupancy and does not hold for a fixed term under a contract or a decree or order of competent authority.

Source: India Code