Section 16, King of Oudh's Estate Validation Act, 1917 [S16-PSJ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 October 1917.
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Collector may, by order in writing, direct any owner to take such measures in relation to the holding of land as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Collector: Section 2, King of Oudh's Estate Validation Act, 1917 [S16PBK] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Collector" means the Collector of a district, and includes a Deputy Commissioner and any officer specially appointed by the appropriate Government to perform the functions of a Collector under this Act
Collector: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (11) "Collector" shall mean, in a Presidency town, the Collector of Calcutta, Madras or Bombay, as the case may be, and elsewhere the chief officer-in-charge of the revenue-administration of a district;
Collector: 40 more definitions.
land: Section 2, King of Oudh's Estate Validation Act, 1917 [S16PBK] (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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