The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Act XVI of 1887) — Bare Act

The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Act XVI of 1887) — Bare Act (As Amended Up-to-Date)
By Salman Mansoor, Advocate Supreme Court | The Statutory Framework Governing Agricultural Tenancy in Punjab

Agricultural land in Punjab is often worked not by its owner but by a tenant, and the legal relationship between the two — rent, occupancy rights, ejectment, and compensation — is governed by one long-standing statute. The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Bare Act, As Amended Up-to-Date) provides the complete current text of this law, compiled by Salman Mansoor, Advocate Supreme Court, and published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Bare Act is Essential

Enacted to amend and consolidate the law relating to the tenancy of agricultural land in Punjab, this Act spans 112 sections defining the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, distinguishing occupancy tenants from non-occupancy tenants, and establishing a dedicated system of Revenue Officers and Revenue Courts to resolve tenancy disputes. It governs everything from rent enhancement and reduction to ejectment procedure, tenant compensation for land improvements, and — notably — bars many tenancy matters from being litigated in ordinary Civil Courts, channeling them instead through the specialized revenue court system. Given how central this Act remains to rural land relations, a clear, current bare act is essential for anyone working in agricultural or revenue law.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• Complete Amended Bare Act Text: The full current text of the Act as applicable in Punjab.
• Occupancy & Tenant Rights: Provisions distinguishing occupancy tenants from non-occupancy tenants and defining their respective rights.
• Rent Regulation: Provisions on rent enhancement and reduction by suit, and adjustment of rents linked to land revenue.
• Ejectment Procedure: Detailed provisions governing the process for lawfully ejecting a tenant, including notice and time limits.
• Compensation for Improvements: Provisions allowing tenants to claim compensation for improvements made to leased land.
• Jurisdiction of Revenue Courts: Provisions establishing the authority of Revenue Officers and Courts, and barring many tenancy disputes from Civil Courts.
• Compact, Practical Edition: A lightweight paperback format for quick statutory reference.

Ideal For:

• Advocates & Agricultural Law Practitioners: Essential for lawyers handling tenancy disputes, ejectment cases, and rent litigation.
• Revenue Officials: A core working reference for Revenue Officers and Courts adjudicating tenancy matters.
• Landowners & Tenants: Useful for understanding rights and obligations in an agricultural tenancy relationship.
• Law Students: A foundational bare act text for LLB coursework on revenue and property law.
• Judiciary & Bar Exam Candidates: Relevant subject matter for judicial service and bar council examinations.

About the Publisher

Published by Mansoor Law Book House, a well-established Lahore-based publisher whose compact, up-to-date bare act editions have become a reliable reference point for Pakistan's legal community.