Padi Cultivators (Control of Rent and Security of Tenure) Act, 1967 (No. 528)

The present Act makes provisions in matter of tenure of lands intended for padi cultivation, with a view to controlling related rent and security of tenure. Sections 3 to 10 lay down rules concerning tenancy agreements by which a landlord agrees to let and a tenant agrees to take any padi land for the purpose of cultivating padi. Tenancy agreements must be concluded in writing and in compliance with the form prescribed by Form A of the First Schedule. After its conclusion, the agreement shall be registered. Tenancy agreements for a term of less than three consecutive seasons are forbidden (section 6). Section 7 regulates the renewal of the agreement; section 10 allows the tenant to continue occupation of land in case of death or incapacity of the landlord. Moreover, in the event of general failure of the padi crop due to natural disaster, the rent to be paid shall be reduced upon declaration in the Gazette by the Minister. Further provisions regard the judicial proceeding related to possible disputes that may arise between the landlord and the tenant.