State Act

THE MAHE LAND REFORMS ACT, 1968

14. Where in respect of any holding there are more landlords than one, the landlords mentioned below and in their order of priority shall be entitled to resumption: - (a) small holder; (b) any person, other than small holder, entitled to fixity of tenure in respect of the holding immediately before the 28th April, 1962, under any law then in force; (c) kanamdar not falling under item (a) or item (b); (d) landowner, not being a small holder: Provided that where there are more landlords than one falling under the same category, the landlord nearer the cultivating tenant shall have preferential right over the landlord more remote.