Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 MCQs

1. : According to Section 91, a notice, order, proclamation, or copy thereof issued by a Revenue Officer shall be served—

(A) By registered post only

(B) In the manner provided for the service of a summons

(C) By the police department

(D) Through the Collector’s office only

2. : Section 91 deals with—

(A) Issuance of summons

(B) Mode of service of notice, order, or proclamation

(C) Service of writs and warrants

(D) Execution of decrees

3. : Under Section 92, when a proclamation relating to any land is issued, it shall be published—

(A) By registered post only

(B) Only by notice in the Gazette

(C) By beat of drum or other customary method, and by posting a copy on or near the land

(D) Through radio or public announcement

4. : Section 92 provides for—

(A) Additional mode of publishing proclamation

(B) Service of notices through electronic means

(C) Inquiry into proclamation validity

(D) Penalties for non-service of notices

5. : Under Section 93(1), a Revenue Officer or Court may, in its discretion, join as parties—

(A) Any number of landlords

(B) Any number of tenants cultivating in the same estate

(C) Only one tenant and one landlord

(D) Only government lessees

6. : According to Section 93(2), no decree or order shall be made in such proceedings unless—

(A) All tenants have paid rent

(B) All parties have had an opportunity of appearing and being heard

(C) The landlord consents in writing

(D) The Collector approves it

7. : Section 93(3) requires that a decree or order must specify—

(A) The total rent due to the landlord

(B) The extent to which each tenant is affected

(C) The land boundaries

(D) The time of next hearing

8. : Section 94 provides that nothing in Section 424 of the Code of Civil Procedure or Section 36 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1884, shall apply to—

(A) Appeals in Civil Courts

(B) Criminal cases under tenancy

(C) Suits of a class mentioned in Section 77 of this Act

(D) Administrative orders of Revenue Officers

9. : Section 95(1) applies when—

(A) A plaintiff denies receiving rent

(B) A defendant admits money due for rent but claims it is payable to a third person

(C) A tenant refuses to pay any rent

(D) A landlord disputes ownership

10. : Under Section 95(1), the Court shall generally refuse to take cognizance of such a plea unless—

(A) The plaintiff consents

(B) The defendant produces a written agreement

(C) The defendant pays the admitted amount into Court

(D) The Collector issues an order