As of 8 November 2026, what is the ordinary term of a land revenue assessment made by the District…
The ordinary assessment term is 30 years. In special circumstances, the State Government may give reasons and direct an earlier change, but it cannot give that direction…
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As of 8 November 2026, what is the ordinary term of a land revenue assessment made by the District Survey Officer under section 85 of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959?
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Correct answer C
The ordinary assessment term is 30 years. In special circumstances, the State Government may give reasons and direct an earlier change, but it cannot give that direction before 15 years of assessment.
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Option A
Ten years is shorter than the ordinary term in section 85(1).
Option B
Twenty years was an exceptional minimum in the former settlement provision. Section 85(1) now specifies an ordinary term of 30 years.
Option C
Section 85(1) specifies 30 years as the ordinary term.
Option D
Forty years is longer than the ordinary term in section 85(1).
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