Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code: A Commentary

Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code: A Commentary by Prof. Ram Naresh Chaudhary and Sunil Kumar Chaudhary is an authoritative book on Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, and Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code Rules, 2016.

Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 has repealed the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, and the Uttar Pradesh Land Revenue Act, 1901, along with 37 other enactments that had become obsolete and were too complicated to comply with in their entirety. The new Revenue Code strikes a fine balance between conserving natural heritage and meeting the demand for land for development. It also protects the interests of weaker sections of society. The Code harmonises with the use of modern techniques for demarcation and digitalisation of revenue records and the procedure of the Revenue Courts.

Key Features:

• Sections of the Code and the corresponding Rules have been discussed together.
• Comparative Table in the book is a handy reference to compare the old andcorresponding new provisions.
• Contains section wise content for easy reference
• Updated with U.P. Revenue Code (Amendment) Act, 2021; U.P. Revenue Code (Amendment) Act, 2020; U.P. Revenue Code (Amendment) Act, 2019; U.P. Revenue Code (First Amendment) Rules, 2016 and U.P. Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Rules, 2016.
• Appendices in the book contain the schedules and forms under the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 and U.P. Revenue Code Rules, 2016.

The book will be immensely useful to students of LL.B., aspirants of U.P. Judicial Services, revenue officers, administrators and anyone interested in knowing about Uttar Pradesh Land Laws. The book undoubtedly stands as a valuable addition to any library's collection.

About the Authors:

Prof. Ram Naresh Chaudhary, an eminent educationist and well-known legal luminary, is a former Professor and Dean, Faculty of Law, Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur. Additionally, he holds the title of Emeritus Professor in Law. Lucknow University has honoured him with the "Award of Excellence," and the Government of U.P. has conferred on him the title of "Sikshak Shree Samman".

Sunil Kumar Chaudhary served as the Member-Secretary of the Drafting Committee for the U.P. Revenue Code. A 1999 batch U.P. PCS (Executive Branch) Officer, he commenced his career as a Deputy Collector and was inducted into the Indian Administrative Services, 2014 Batch. He has a keen interest in the fields of socio-legal writings, human rights, and international relations.

Section-wise Contents
Comparative Table
Table of Cases
Introduction
1. Preliminary
2. Revenue Divisions
3. Board and the Revenue Officers
4. Boundaries and Boundary Marks
5. Maintenance of Village Records
6. Revision of Village Records
7. Ownership of Land and Other Properties
8. Management of Land and Other Properties by Gram Panchayat or Other Local Authority
9. Tenures
10. Government Lessees
11. Assessment of Land Revenue
12. Collection of Land Revenue
13. Jurisdiction and Procedure of the Revenue Courts
14. Miscellaneous
15. Penalties
16. Repeal and Savings
Appendices
A. The Schedules under the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006
B. Appendix I and II under the U.P. Revenue Code Rules, 2016
C. R.C. Forms and B.P.S. Forms under the U.P. Revenue Code Rules, 2016
Bibliography
Subject Index