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Procedure in inquiries - In any inquiry under this Chapter, a Revenue Officer,- (1) shall have regard to any evidence that may be available in respect of the following among other matters, namely,- (a) who originally reclaimed the lands and brought them under cultivation; (b) whether the lands have at any time been let as landlord's privileged lands or as Raiyati lands; and (c) whether the lands have, since their reclamation, been let year by year, or for specific periods, or for indefinite periods; and (2) shall proceed in the prescribed manner; and (3) shall receive in evidence any judgement, decree or order of a Civil Court or of the Deputy Commissioner, if the same be relevant; but no such judgement, decree or order shall be conclusive proof that the lands are, or not landlord's privileged lands.