Correct Answer:
C. No, only on legal grounds
Occupancy tenants enjoy a high degree of security of tenure under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887. The correct answer is No, only on legal grounds. This means they cannot be evicted arbitrarily. The Act specifies particular legal grounds, such as non-payment of rent, misuse of land, or a breach of tenancy conditions, that must be proven in a court of law before an eviction order can be issued.
- Option A, 'Yes, anytime', is incorrect as it contradicts the protected status of occupancy tenants.
- Option B, 'Yes, with police order', is false because eviction requires a judicial process, not merely a police order.
- Option D, 'No, never', is also incorrect, as eviction is possible under specific, legally defined circumstances.