Punjab Land Revenue Act 1967 Mcqs
This section provides important and solved Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, which is a vital law governing land administration, revenue collection, and settlement in Punjab. These MCQs cover key provisions, definitions, powers of revenue officers, and important sections of the Act.
These MCQs are especially helpful for candidates preparing for:
PPSC Exams (Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Excise & Taxation Inspector, Assistant Commissioner, etc.)
Judiciary and Law related tests
Revenue and Settlement Department jobs
Other competitive examinations requiring knowledge of Punjab Land Revenue laws.
All questions are provided with correct answers and short explanations, making them a reliable resource for exam preparation.
A. 90 days
B. 60 days
C. 30 days
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. 90 days
In this entry the limitation for BOR appeal is given as 90 days.
A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Correct answer is: C. 30 days
Time limit for appeal to Collector is 30 days.
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
Correct answer is: B. 60 days
Time limit to appeal to Commissioner is 60 days per this entry.
A. Dec 07, 1967
B. Dec 06, 1967
C. Dec 07, 1977
D. Dec 06, 1977
Correct answer is: A. Dec 07, 1967
The Punjab Land Revenue Act came into force on 7 December 1967.
Correct answer is: A. 22
Section 22 empowers revenue officers to summon witnesses/documents.
A. Naib Tehsildar
B. Tehsildar
C. Patwari
D. Kanungo
Correct answer is: C. Patwari
Patwari is responsible for exhaustive field inspections and girdawari records.
A. 31(B)
B. 41(A)
C. 51(A)
D. 61(A)
Correct answer is: B. 41(A)
Section 41 provides for computerization/maintenance of records.
A. 30 days
B. 40 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Correct answer is: D. 90 days
Limitation for appeal:
According to Sec. 162 of the land revenue act the period of limitation for an appeal under Sec. 161 shall run from the date of the order appealed against and shall be.
(i) Thirty days, where the appeal lies to the collector.
(ii) Sixty days, where the appeal lies to the commissioner.
(iii) Ninety day where the appeal lies to the board of revenue.
PLD 1950 Rev. 560
Limitation starts from the day on which the order appealed against was pronounced and not from the date on which the appellant came to know of it even through it was pronounced in his absence.
A. 20 days
B. 30 days
C. 40 days
D. 60 days
Correct answer is: B. 30 days
Appeals to the Collector must be filed within 30 days as per this entry.
A. Village servant
B. Zamindar
C. Village headman
D. Jagirdar
Correct answer is: C. Village headman
Assignment of revenue to a person (often village official) recorded as village headman.