Correct Answer:
B. Government Tenants (Punjab) Act, 1893
The correct answer is Government Tenants (Punjab) Act, 1893. This Act was specifically repealed by subsequent legislation, likely the Colonization of Government Lands (Punjab) Act, 1912, which aimed to consolidate and amend the law relating to government tenants in colonies. Understanding legislative history is crucial for legal interpretation.
- A) Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887: This Act governs land revenue administration and was not repealed; it operates concurrently.
- C) Crown Grants Act, 1895: This Act deals with the validity of grants made by the Crown and is a distinct piece of legislation, not repealed by the Act in question.
- D) Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887: This Act regulates landlord-tenant relationships generally and was not repealed, serving as a foundational land law.