Karnataka Land Reforms Act , 1974 - Section 61

3 years ago

Hi,

Am I correct when I understand from the below Section 61, the "Occupant / Tenant" since the act came into force on 01-03-1974 until date of final order cannot transfer the property in the form of release deed and thereafter after final order, cannot transfer for another 15 years.

Section 61. Restriction on transfer of land of which tenant has become occupant. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law, no land of which the occupancy has been granted to any person under this Chapter shall within fifteen years 1[from the date of the final order passed in the tribunal under sub-section (4) or sub-section (5) or sub-section (5-A) of section 48-A] be transferred by sale, gift, exchange, mortgage, lease or assignment; but the land may be partitioned among members of the holders joint family
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful
(3) Any transfer or partition of land in contravention of sub-section (1) shall be invalid and such land shall vest in the State Government free from all encumbrances and shall be disposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 77.