NOT a Lower Chenab Colony tenancy:
Correct answer is: B. Horse-breeding
Horse breeding not listed in Schedule I.
Colonization of Government Lands Act 1912 MCQs
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Appeal against Collector’s compensation order lies to:
Correct answer is: C. EDO (Revenue)
The appeal forum was EDO (Revenue).
Who can withdraw a colony from operation of Act?
Correct answer is: C. Provincial Government
Provincial Government had exclusive authority.
Notice period before penalty for rectifiable breach:
Correct answer is: B. 1 month
One-month notice had to be given.
The Act came into force on:
Correct answer is: B. 21 Jun 1912
This was the notified enforcement date.
Dispute between Govt & grantee over reserved rights goes to:
Correct answer is: C. EDO (Revenue)
EDO (Revenue) gave final decision.
Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, is generally:
Correct answer is: B. Not applicable
This Act acted as a special law and excluded the 1887 Act.
On resumption of tenancy, Collector compensates for:
Correct answer is: B. Crops & improvements
Only uncut crops & improvements compensated.
Act legalized earlier orders of Colonization Officers under:
Correct answer is: B. Govt Tenants Act, 1893
Orders under earlier Act were validated.