Judicial Dictionary - L
Judicial Dictionary
Legislative Dictionary
Land
| Category | L |
|---|---|
| Title | Land |
| Details | Land signifies the land on which real estate is located, the solid part of the earth's surface, estate, etc. In the theory of economics, land comprises all naturally occurring resources, such as geographical locations, mineral deposits, and even portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. In classical economics it is considered one of three factors of production, the other two being capital and labor. "Land" means land which is cultivated, uncultivated or covered with water at any time of the year, and includes benefits to arise out of land, houses or buildings and also things attached to the earth, or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth. [Section 2(6) of the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 (E. B. Act XXII of 1951)] Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument or in any judgment or decree or order of any Court, the definition of "land" in clause (16) includes and shall be deemed always to have included all fisheries, several or territorial. [Section 2(16a) of the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 (E. B. Act XXII of 1951)]The expression "land" includes benefits to arise out of land, and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to any thing attached to the earth. [Section 3(b) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, (Rep. by Ord. II of 1982.); Section 2(a) of the Works of Defence Act, 1903] "Land" includes land covered with water at any time 'of the year, benefits arising out of land and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth. [Section 2(e) of the Land Holding (Limitation) Order, 1972; Section 2(b) of the Land Development Tax Ordinance, 1976] "Lands" means land which is cultivated, un-cultivated or covered with water at any time of the year, rivers, khals, paths, roads, embankments, dams, dykes, and includes benefits to arise out of land, houses, buildings and also things attached to the earth, or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth. [Section 2(e) of the Resumption of Easement Lands Order, 1972] "Land" includes interests in land and benefits arising out of land, and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth. [Section 3(iv) of the Embankment and Drainage Act, 1953] Land denotes the quantity and character of the interest or estate which a person may own in land. [Reynard vs. City of Coldwell, 55 Idaho 342] Right of fishery in a navigable river s not profit arising out of land and cannot therefore be acquired under the Act. [Md. Tozammel Hossain (1959) 11 DLR 145] |
| Created On | April 30, 2011, 4:43 AM |
| Hits | 586 |