Revenue System & Tehsildar — Set 7

Correct Answer: B. Summer crop season

The Rabi crop season refers to winter crops that are sown in October-November after the monsoon rains recede and harvested in March-April. Important Rabi crops include wheat, barley, mustard, gram, and peas. The Rabi crops are irrigated using well water and canals since rainfall is insufficient during winter. Revenue records document Rabi crops separately from Kharif crops in the annual crop inspection (Girdawari) conducted by the Patwari.

Correct Answer: A. A co-sharer's preferential right to purchase land being sold within the estate

Haq-e-Shufaa or right of pre-emption is the right of a co-sharer in a jointly held estate to purchase the share of another co-sharer when they intend to sell it to an outsider. The co-sharer can exercise this right within the time period specified by law by paying the same price as offered to the outside buyer. The purpose is to keep land ownership within the community and prevent fragmentation through sales to outsiders. This right is recognized in Punjab and Haryana land laws.

Correct Answer: A. A receipt issued to a farmer acknowledging payment of land revenue

A Rashid or revenue receipt is a document issued by the Patwari or revenue office to a farmer confirming that the land revenue for their holdings has been paid. The receipt records the amount paid, the period for which revenue was paid, and the Khasra or Khata number of the land. Revenue receipts serve as proof of regular payment and help in keeping land records up to date. Failure to obtain receipts and maintain payment records can create complications in land transactions.

Correct Answer: A. A record of all dwelling houses and households in a village maintained by Gram Panchayat

The Gram Panchayat Register of Houses is a household-level register maintained by the Gram Panchayat that records information about all dwelling units in the village including the name of the head of household, number of members, type of construction, and services available. This register is used for planning the delivery of government services, issuing house tax receipts, and maintaining demographic records. It also helps in identifying beneficiaries for housing schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Correct Answer: A. A criminal court established during Mughal/British period that had some land dispute functions

Fauzdari Adalat was a criminal court established under Mughal and later British administration that had jurisdiction over criminal matters in a district or area. While primarily criminal courts, they sometimes dealt with disputes arising from forcible possession of land and related criminal acts. The British later established separate civil and revenue courts to handle property and revenue disputes. The legacy of the Fauzdari system influenced the structure of the modern district court system.

Correct Answer: A. A field index map showing the boundaries of all individual plots in a village

A Tatima is a detailed field index map or cadastral map that shows the boundaries, shapes, and locations of all individual agricultural plots in a village. Each plot is identified by its Khasra number on the Tatima. The Tatima is used to resolve boundary disputes, identify encroachments, and verify the accuracy of plot areas in the Khasra. It is maintained by the Patwari and is an integral part of the revenue record system.

Correct Answer: A. A true copy or tracing of the field map (Shajra) prepared for official use

An Aks Shajra is an authenticated copy or tracing of the original Shajra (field map) that shows the layout of all fields in a village. It is used for administrative purposes when the original map needs to be referenced without risk of damage. Aks Shajras are typically maintained at the Tehsil office while original Shajras may be kept at the Patwari level. These copies are used in court proceedings and administrative orders regarding land boundaries.

Correct Answer: A. The elected head of the Gram Panchayat who presides over its meetings

The Sarpanch is the elected head of the Gram Panchayat who is directly elected by the voters of the village. The Sarpanch presides over Gram Panchayat meetings, represents the village in official matters, and is responsible for implementing development schemes at the village level. The Sarpanch works closely with revenue officials on matters like land disputes, common land management, and revenue records. In some states, the Sarpanch has a reservation policy for women and backward communities.

Correct Answer: A. Monsoon crop season sown in June-July and harvested in October-November

The Kharif crop season refers to monsoon crops that are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season in June-July and harvested in October-November. Important Kharif crops include rice, jowar, bajra, maize, cotton, groundnut, and soybean. Kharif crops depend mainly on monsoon rainfall for irrigation. Revenue records document Kharif crops during the crop inspection (Girdawari) conducted by the Patwari in September-October.

Correct Answer: A. A notice issued for removal of unauthorized constructions on land

A Demolition Notice is a legal notice issued by revenue or municipal authorities directing the owner or occupant to remove unauthorized constructions built without proper permissions or in violation of land use regulations. The notice specifies a time period within which the unauthorized structure must be demolished or the occupant faces official demolition action. Demolition notices are commonly issued for encroachments on government land, flood plains, and forest areas. The Tehsildar has powers to issue demolition notices for encroachments on revenue land.