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Section 40, Bengal Ghatwali Lands Act, 1859 [S11-Z7Q]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 February 1859.

In Bengal Ghatwali Lands Act, 1859 [A10-3E7]. This text from 12 February 1859. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 40, Bengal Ghatwali Lands Act, 1859 [S11-Z7Q]. Machine: S11-Z7Q.

40. Prohibition of the cultivation of land without licence.—No person shall undertake the cultivation of land except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 41: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the cultivation of land undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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land: Section 2, Bengal Ghatwali Lands Act, 1859 [S11Y1Z] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "land" includes benefits to arise out of land, and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth

land: 35 more definitions.

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Section 40, Bengal Ghatwali Lands Act, 1859 [S11-Z7Q]