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Section 3. Act to override contract and other laws, etc.
THE KARAIKAL PANNAIYAL PROTECTION ACT, 1966
Act no. 3 of 19661966In forcePuducherry (State Act)
3. Act to override contract and other laws, etc. – The provisions of this Act - (a) shall have effect, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any pre-existing law, custom, usage, agreement or decree or order of Court, but, (b) shall not apply in respect of the land held by a land-owner if the total extent of land held by him does not exceed one veli (6-2/3 acres) which is either wet land or dry land irrigated from any Government source or three velis (20 acres) of dry land not irrigated from Government source.