Punjab & Haryana Land Laws by D. Narula is an authoritative and updated guide to the complex framework of land revenue laws, tenancy regulations, agricultural land rights, and land administration in the states of Punjab and Haryana. This book is designed for law students, judicial aspirants, revenue officers, advocates, and researchers who need a clear and comprehensive understanding of regional land law systems.
The text covers essential enactments, procedural rules, and judicial interpretations governing land ownership, tenancy, inheritance, land records, revenue proceedings, and consolidation of holdings. With its structured analysis, practical illustrations, and coverage of updated state amendments, this book serves as a crucial resource for mastering land law concepts and understanding their day-to-day application in revenue courts and tribunals.
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive coverage of Punjab and Haryana land law frameworks, including:
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Land Revenue Acts
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Tenancy and Agricultural Land Acts
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Consolidation of Holdings laws
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Land Records & Mutation procedures
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Eviction & tenancy rights
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Revenue hierarchy and jurisdiction
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Explanation of key concepts such as:
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Rights of landholders & tenants
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Jamabandi, Girdawari, Mutation & Record-of-Rights
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Partition, demarcation & dispute resolution
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Assessment, collection & revision of land revenue
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Restrictions on transfer & ceiling provisions
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Incorporates important state amendments, notifications & latest case law
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Practical orientation with examples, forms & procedural guidance
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Ideal for:
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LL.B. & LL.M. students
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Haryana & Punjab Judicial Service Examinations
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Patwari, Tehsildar & revenue-related govt exams
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Lawyers practicing in civil, land & revenue courts
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Academicians, researchers & land administration professionals
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Clear, easy-to-understand language suitable for beginners and advanced learners
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Provides conceptual clarity with exam-friendly layout and systematic chapter design