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Priorzty for resumptton.-Where in respect of any holding there are more landlords than one, the landlords mentioned below and in their order of priority shall be entitled to resumption:- (a) small-holder; (b) any person, other than a small-holder, entitled to fixity of tenure in respect of the holding immediately before the 21st January, 1961, under any law then in force; (c) kanamdar not fallmg under item (a) or item (b); (d) landowner, not being a small holder: Provided that where there are more landlords than one falling under the same category, the landlord nearer the cultivating tenant shall have preferential right over the landlord more remote.