The Colonization of Government Lands Punjab Act 1912 MCQS Questions & Answers pdf download free.
Q: Full name of the Act?
A: The Colonization of Government Lands Punjab Act 1912
Q: Main objective?
A: To manage and settle government-owned agricultural lands.
Q: Who has authority?
A: Provincial Government or appointed officers.
Q: Meaning of “colonization”?
A: Settling government land for cultivation and habitation.
Q: Can land be allotted to individuals?
A: Yes, under set conditions.
Q: Typical allotment conditions?
A: Cultivation, residence, dues payment, no transfer.
Q: If terms are violated?
A: Land can be resumed without compensation.
Q: Who decides disputes?
A: Collector or Revenue Officers.
Q: Can illegal occupants be evicted?
A: Yes.
Q: Role of the Collector?
A: Manage, enforce, and inquire on colonization.
Q: Are appeals allowed?
A: Yes, to higher revenue authorities.
Q: Can land be sold or transferred?
A: Not without written permission.
Q: If allottee dies?
A: Land may go to heirs meeting conditions.
Q: Can land be forfeited?
A: Yes, on non-compliance.
Q: What is a lease under this Act?
A: Temporary land occupation under terms.
Q: Can rules be made under the Act?
A: Yes.
Q: Penalty for unlawful occupation?
A: Fines and eviction.
Q: Does it apply to all Punjab districts?
A: Yes, unless exempted.
Q: Resettlement after eviction?
A: Not guaranteed.
Q: Can land use change to urban?
A: Only with government approval.
Q: Grazing/construction allowed?
A: Only if permitted.
Q: Are joint grants allowed?
A: Yes.
Q: Does it override local customs?
A: Yes.
Q: Civil suit against resumption?
A: Not allowed.
Q: Meaning of “resumption”?
A: Government takes back the land.
Q: Building construction allowed?
A: Only if grant permits.
Q: Can women receive grants?
A: Yes, per policy.
Q: Punishment for encroachment?
A: Eviction and penalty.
Q: Can powers be delegated?
A: Yes.
Q: Is the Act still in force?
A: Yes, possibly with amendments.