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The Madras City Land Revenue Act, 1851

12 sections · As amended up to 2026-08

Sections

  1. 1Arrears of rent removeable for six years after due or after acknowledgement in writing
  2. 3Obstructing Collector, &c. to be punishable by fine and in default of payment by imprisonment
  3. 7Actions for trespass or injury committed under color of Act to be tried in East India Company's
  4. 8Rent paid to East India Company by under tenant may be deducted by him from his own rent
  5. 9Land revenue or rent of East India Company to have priority over all other claims as respects property liable
  6. 10Distress to proceed notwithstanding liability disputed, unless amount is deposited
  7. 11Arrears of rent removeable for six years after due or after acknowledgement in writing
  8. 12Claim to hold land rent free to be referred by Collector to Board, if disallowed by Board, land to be assessed, subject to Civil Suit
  9. 13Obstructing Collector, &c. to be punishable by fine and in default of payment by imprisonment
  10. 16Ground rents of East India Company to be deemed revenue within 21 Geo. 3 Cap. 70
  11. 17Actions for trespass or injury committed under color of Act to be tried in East India Company's
  12. 18Interprets the words "Collector" and Board of Revenue