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Vesting of Rights of Rakhas, Lambardars and Khewatdars in the Government.—(1) All rights, titles and interests of the Khewatdars, Lambardars and Rakhas in respect ofconservancy and management of Forests, prior to the coming into force the HimachalPradesh Village Common Lands (Vesting and Utilization) Act, 1974, shall stand vested inthe State Government free from all encumbrances. (2) The system of payment of Haq-Chuharam to the Rakhas shall stand abolished witheffect from 1st April, 2010 and they shall stand relieved of the duties and obligations attached tothem and shall have no liability in this behalf. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, orany report or contract, decree or order of any court, the Khewatdars and Lambardars shallnot be entitled to any payment of Haq-Chuharam with effect from 1st April, 1974 andthey shall stand relieved of their duties and obligations attached to them and shall have noliability in this regard.