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(1) For the purposes of this Act, the term Definition “ improvement” used with reference to a holding, of“ improve- shall mean any work which adds to the value of the m e n t”- holding, which is suitable to the holding and con sistent with the purpose for which it was let, and which, if not executed on the holding, is either executed directly for its benefit, or is, after the execution, made directly beneficial to it. (2) Until the contrary is shown, the following shall be presumed to be improvements within the meaning of this section :— (a) The construction of wells, tanks, water channels or oth er works for the storage, supply or distribution of water for the purpose of agriculture or for drinking or for the use of men and cattle employed in agriculture. Explanation.—Such construction on agricultural land shall not be deemed to impair the value of the land or to render it unfit for the purposes ol tenancy. (Z>) The drain age, rec lam ation from rivers or other waters or protection from floods, or from erosion or other damage by water, of land used for agricu tural purposes or waste land which is culturable. (c) The erection of a dwelling house for the ten ant and his family together with all necessary out offices. (3) But no work executed by the tenant of a holding shall be deemed to be an improvement for the purposes of this Act if it substantially diminishes the value of his landlord’s property,