Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 MCQs

1. : Under Section 106(1), the authority empowered to make rules under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 is—

(A) The Provincial Government

(B) The Board of Revenue

(C) The Collector

(D) The Executive District Officer (Revenue)

2. : According to Section 106(1)(a), the Board of Revenue may make rules for—

(A) Settlement of disputes between landlords and tenants

(B) Determining the number and amount of rent instalments and their payment times

(C) Assessing property tax

(D) Collection of cesses

3. : Section 106(1)(b) empowers the Board of Revenue to make rules—

(A) For fixing stamp duties

(B) For guidance of revenue officers in determining land-revenue of any land

(C) For preparation of record-of-rights

(D) For settlement of boundary disputes

4. : Under Section 107, the power to make rules under this Act is subject to—

(A) Approval by the Provincial Assembly

(B) Approval by the High Court

(C) The condition of previous publication of the rules

(D) The approval of all Collectors

5. : According to Section 108, the powers conferred on the Board of Revenue—

(A) May be exercised only once after enactment

(B) May be exercised from time to time as occasion requires

(C) Expire after five years

(D) Can only be exercised with prior approval of the High Court

6. : Section 109(a) declares null any entry in the record-of-rights that—

(A) Restricts the tenant from making lawful improvements

(B) Grants the tenant extra compensation

(C) Alters the name of the landlord

(D) Reduces the number of instalments of rent

7. : Under Section 109(b), an entry in the record-of-rights is void if it—

(A) Provides for suspension of rent

(B) Denies compensation to a tenant for improvements or disturbance where it is due under the Act

(C) Increases rent beyond government limits

(D) Allows tenancy inheritance by minors

8. : Section 110(1)(a) states that no agreement between landlord and tenant shall override provisions regarding—

(A) Transfer of land ownership

(B) Acquisition of occupancy rights and related rent matters

(C) Water distribution

(D) Crop-sharing agreements

9. : According to Section 110(1)(b), no agreement shall limit the tenant’s right—

(A) To pay rent in cash

(B) To make improvements and claim compensation

(C) To sell his tenancy

(D) To mortgage his tenancy without consent

10. : The purpose of Sections 109 and 110 is primarily to—

(A) Empower landlords to amend rent agreements

(B) Protect tenants from entries or agreements contrary to the Act

(C) Authorize the Collector to approve tenancy contracts

(D) Regulate municipal taxation