Section 36, Madras Revenue Commissioner Act, 1849 [S11-7EA]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 November 1849.
36. Powers of Tahsildar.—(1) The Tahsildar may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the holding of land is carried on, inspect any land found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Tahsildar may seize any land in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.
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holding: Section 2, Madras Revenue Commissioner Act, 1849 [S116CA] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "holding" means a portion of land held by a landholder under one lease, engagement or grant
holding: 42 more definitions.
Tahsildar: Section 2, Madras Revenue Commissioner Act, 1849 [S116CA] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Tahsildar" means the officer in charge of a tahsil appointed under section 6
Tahsildar: 42 more definitions.
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