The uttar pradesh kans eradication act, 1951
uttarakhand · 1951
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Uttar Pradesh Kans Eradication Act, 1951
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Uttar Pradesh Kans Eradication Act, 1951, including "Kans eradication operations" and "Kans area."
- S. 3Section allows the State Government to declare an area infested with kans as a kans area via official Gazette notification.
- S. 4Section allows State Government to cancel kans area notification if objections are raised within 30 days.
- S. 5Section 5 authorizes Kans Officer and authorized personnel to enter, survey, and conduct operations for kans eradication within 30 days of notification.
- S. 6Section 6 prohibits interference with kans eradication and sets fines for obstruction, while requiring Kans Officer to maintain and present kans operation accounts.
- S. 7Section 7 allocates kans eradication costs among landowners and sets payment terms, treating defaults as land revenue arrears.
- S. 8Section 8 restores kans land to its owner upon payment or bond execution for kans operations.
- S. 9Section 9 allows individuals to apply for compensation from the Kans Officer for losses due to kans eradication operations.
- S. 10Section 10 authorizes the Kans Officer to use reasonable force to ensure compliance with the Act.
- S. 11Section 11 protects individuals acting under the Act from legal liability for their actions.
- S. 12Section 12 protects the government and individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the State Government to delegate its powers under the Act to subordinate officers or authorities.
- S. 14(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out of the purpose of this Act