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Subject to the provisions of section 14, when tr ce5' a raiyat has a right of occupancy in respect of any land he shall be entitled— (») to plant, (it) to enjoy the flowers, fruits and other products of, (tit) to fell, and (itt) to utilise and dispose of the tim ber of, any tree on such land: Provided that in doing so he does not contravene the provisions of any law : Provided furthe r that he shall not be entitled without the landlo rd’s consent in writing to fell, utilise or dispose of the timber of any tree which stood on the holding before the creation ol the tenancy. When the tenancy is over 20 years old all trees standing on the land shall be presumed until the contrary is proved, to have been planted or to have begun to grow during the tenancy. Obligation