Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act 1996 (Act No. XII of 1996).
An Act to amend, consolidate and re-enact the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Regulation No. 1 of 1980.
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This Act provides for the making and maintenance of records-of-rights in land, the assessment and collection of the land revenue and other matters relating to land.The Act provides for classes and powers of Revenue Officers who shall be under the general superintendence and control of the Government.The Act further provides for: appeals; preparation of passbook for every land holder containing records of rights, agricultural holdings, transfer of rights, subsidies, etc.; rights of the Government in mines and minerals; provisions relating to Royal and reserved trees; etc.
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