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Ogha-Chhut - Translated as a mortgage with possession for a fixed term, ending with the transfer of property; the term's meaning was clarified in Col. Hancock's glossary used by the Rajasthanik Court at Rajkot Aher Harsur Desa VS Pinjar Jhina Golan - Gujarat.
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Chawati/Chauti - Refers to a public lodging or shelter for travelers, as per Wilson’s Glossary of Judicial and Revenue Terms Municipal Council, Tirupathi VS Tirumalai Tirupathi Devasthanam - Supreme Court.
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Fakir - Denotes a person possessing spiritual or religious authority or indigent status, often associated with endowments or waqfs, according to Wilson’s Glossary Jadunandan Prasad VS State of Bihar - Patna.
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Begar - Forced labor or service without remuneration, described in Wilson’s Glossary; government orders have addressed issues related to its abolition or regulation Ashiq Hussain Dar VS Union Territory Of JK - Jammu and Kashmir.
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Lease and Renewal Terms - Kuzhikanam signifies compensation for improvements like trees when relinquishing possession, and documents indicate renewal of leases based on historical occupancy, as explained in Wilson’s Glossary and other legal commentaries Chandanapurath Raghavan S/o. Kalyani VS Raveendran S/o. Kunhikannan - Kerala.
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Kuzhikanam - Compensation for improvements made by tenant or mortgagee upon vacating, representing lease or mortgage conditions GOVINDA SWAMI VS LAKSHMI AMMA - Kerala.
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Prohibitory Land List and Land Classification - Land included in prohibitory lists under Section 22-A, and classification of land as banjar (uncultivable) or gayalu (neglected land), depends on revenue records and definitions in Wilson’s Glossary; distinctions are crucial for land management and legal proceedings Karri Raghavulu VS Secretary, Registration & Stamps Dept. - Andhra Pradesh, Yarlagadda Yugandhar VS State of A. P. - Andhra Pradesh.
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Tax Classification (e.g., Block Boards) - Disputes over classification under excise tariffs involve references to the HSN and ISI Glossary, highlighting the importance of proper interpretative aids in tariff classification Collector Of Central Excise, Shillong VS Wood Craft Products LTD. - Supreme Court.
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Writ Jurisdiction and Revenue Entries - Courts exercise judicial review over revenue records, but mere entries do not confer ownership rights; survey and record accuracy are essential, as discussed in the Land Revenue Act and related judicial decisions Raidurg Co-operative House Building society Limited, Raidurg VS Government Of A. P. - Andhra Pradesh.
Analysis and Conclusion:
The sources collectively emphasize the importance of precise definitions and interpretations of revenue-related terms, often referencing Wilson’s Glossary and other legal compilations, to clarify land classifications, revenue obligations, and legal rights. Terms like Ogha-Chhut, Chawati, Fakir, and Begar have specific meanings critical for legal and administrative purposes. Proper understanding of lease renewals, land classification (banjar, gayalu), and revenue entries is vital for land management, taxation, and judicial review. These glossaries serve as authoritative aids in interpreting official documents and ensuring consistent application of revenue laws.
Search Results for "Glossary of Revenue Terms"
1964 0 Supreme(Guj) 7 • India - Gujarat
B.J.DIVAN
Hancock compiled a glossary of revenue terms used in Kathiawar for the use of the Rajasthanik Court at Rajkot and in that glossary of revenue terms, the word "Ogha-Chhut" has been translated as follows : ... "Mortgage-with-possession for a fixed term at the end of which the property ... In this decision the meaning of "Ogha-Chhut" from the Glossary of Revenue Terms compiled by Col. Hancock was set out and thereafter Mr. ... The part....
1974 0 Supreme(SC) 28 • India - Supreme Court
P.K.GOSWAMI, P.N.BHAGWATI
In Wilson s Glossary of Judicial and Revenue Terms, second edition, page 108, the word is given in different forms such as Chawati or Chauti, corruptly, Choltry or Choultry and the meaning is given as "A public lodging place, a shelter for travellers.
2015 0 Supreme(Pat) 705 • India - Patna
NAVANITI PRASAD SINGH
A Fakir is normally referred to in Hindustan as documented by H H Wilson in his compilation of Glossary, Judicial and Revenue Terms, Useful Words Occurring in Official Documents relating to the Administration of the Government of British India to mean any power or indigent person who possesses only a ... The revenue entries in this regard is either in the name of the Math or endowment or the name of an individual as a Shebait. Similar is the position where a waqf is created which is again a dedication to Allah and Mutawa....
2020 0 Supreme(J&K) 183 • India - Jammu and Kashmir
ALI MOHAMMAD MAGREY
Wilsons Glossary of Judicial and Revenue Terms describes the word Begar as a forced labourer pressed to carry burthens for individuals or the public. Begar may, therefore, be loosely described as labour or service which a person is forced to give without receiving any remuneration for it. ... It is pleaded that, thereafter, in terms of Government order No. 672-HME of 2018 dated 7 th of December, 2018, the Administrative Department separately constituted a designated committee with the task to look into the matter in the ....
2018 0 Supreme(Ker) 1546 • India - Kerala
P.SOMARAJAN
Reliance was placed on the following: (1) A Glossary of Judicial and Revenue Terms India Complied by Directors of the East Company - Page 420. (2) A Commentary on Malabar Law and Custom By Herbert Wigram (1882) - Page 200. ... It was also contended that the recital contained in the document would show in clear terms that it is renewal of lease mainly on the reason that there is admission of existence of lease over the property held by the predecessor of Matha, viz. ... In both the documents, Exts.A1 and B1, the very styl....
1966 0 Supreme(Ker) 75 • India - Kerala
M.HIDAYATULLAH, J.M.SHELAT, J.R.MUDHOLKAR, R.S.BACHAWAT
According to Wilson's Glossary of Judicial and Revenue Terms, "kuzhikanam" means "compensation allowed for the value of trees planted, or other improvements made by the tenant or mortgagee on relinquishing possession; a lease or mortgage on such conditions."
2015 0 Supreme(AP) 116 • India - Andhra Pradesh
S.V.BHATT
of Department dated Through Revenue Department dated orders issued in Revenue dated are effect of cancellation is that either or ... Refusal to receive or inclusion of Gramakantam land in prohibitory list on the strength of executive orders or communication from the Revenue ... the property is included in prohibitory list maintained under Section 22-A of Act inclusion of lands in prohibitory list is in terms ... (See Glossary of Judicial and Revenue Terms of British I....
2015 0 Supreme(AP) 344 • India - Andhra Pradesh
RAMESH RANGANATHAN, S.RAVI KUMAR
as per Glossary of Judicial and Revenue Terms is land unfit for cultivation which can be classified as banjar. ... Learned Senior Counsel further contended that the findings of the trial court with regard to classification of land is not at all correct and the word gayalu as per Glossary of Judicial and Revenue Terms is land left uncultivated, neglected and therefore, it cannot be treated as a banjar. ... He further submitted that according to Dictionary meaning of gayalu, it is a land....
1995 0 Supreme(SC) 388 • India - Supreme Court
J.S.VERMA, K.S.PARIPOORNAN, S.P.BHARUCHA
Bill, 1985 - Central Excise duty – Tariffs - Whether "block boards" are to be classified under Heading, Sub-heading as claimed by revenue ... High Court for third period commencing from 1.3.1992 is affirmed even though for different reasons given herein - All appeals of revenue ... According to the revenue, the ISI Glossary of Terms being for a different purpose is not the appropriate aid to construction of these headings in the Central Excise Tariff Act. ... of the expression given in the HSN and the m....
2003 0 Supreme(AP) 449 • India - Andhra Pradesh
V.V.S.RAO
Land Revenue Act, 1317 F - Section 78 - Writ Jurisdiction - Exercise of - while exercising power of judicial review, Court cannot ... It must be remembered that by a catena of decisions it is well settled that only entries in the Revenue records do not confer any ... When the land was surveyed as Government poramboke land and Revenue Records show as such, the petitioners cannot allege long standing ... (See Page 223) Glossary of Revenue Terms used in this Order. Awal Taluqdar. A #HL_ST....
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