The Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 MCQS Questions and Answers pdf download free.
What is the full name of the Act?
The Punjab Tenancy Act 1887
Main purpose of the Act?
To regulate rights and duties of landlords and tenants of agricultural land
Who is a landlord?
One entitled to receive rent from a tenant for agricultural land
Who is a tenant?
One who holds or cultivates another’s land and pays rent in money, kind, or service
What is a “holding”?
A piece of land held by a tenant for farming
Types of tenants?
Occupancy tenants and non-occupancy tenants
Who is an occupancy tenant?
A tenant with 20 years of continuous possession under the same landlord
Can occupancy tenants be evicted easily?
No, only on legal grounds
Who is a non-occupancy tenant?
A tenant without 20 years’ rights—can be evicted with notice
Duration for occupancy rights?
20 years of continuous cultivation
Can tenancy be inherited?
Yes, tenancy rights pass to legal heirs
What does the Act say about rent?
Rent must be fair; fixed by agreement or Revenue Officer
Can rent change?
Yes, based on improvements, damage, or productivity changes
What are tenant’s improvements?
Wells, irrigation, buildings, etc. made by the tenant
Is compensation allowed for improvements?
Yes, on eviction or surrender
Can tenancy rights be mortgaged or transferred?
Only with landlord’s permission or by custom/law
Eviction procedure?
File application in Revenue Court
Can tenant surrender land?
Yes, in writing and accepted by landlord
Who is a Revenue Officer?
An official who handles land and tenancy disputes
What is a Revenue Court?
A court for tenancy and agricultural land matters
Tenant’s duties?
Pay rent, use land properly, avoid misuse or damage
Can tenant be evicted for non-payment?
Yes, after due notice
Limitation for occupancy claims?
Depends on 20 years of continuous possession
Are oral tenancies valid?
Yes
Can tenant sub-let?
Only if allowed by landlord or custom
Role of the Collector?
Supervises Revenue Officers and hears appeals
What if landlord ejects tenant illegally?
Tenant can seek restoration and compensation
Is co-tenancy allowed?
Yes, multiple tenants can hold land jointly
Special protection for widows/minors?
Yes, courts consider their rights
Does this Act apply to urban areas?
No, only to rural agricultural land in Punjab