Section 2 of the Revenue Recovery Act, 1890 – Definitions

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Section 2: Definitions

In this Act, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context,–

  • (1) “district” includes a presidency-town;
  • (2) “Collector” means the chief officer in charge of the land-revenue administration of a district; and
  • (3) “defaulter” means a person from whom an arrear of land-revenue, or a sum recoverable as an arrear of land-revenue, is due, and includes a person who is responsible as surety for the payment of any such arrear or sum.

Source: official text of The Revenue Recovery Act, 1890 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Revenue Recovery Act, 1890.

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