State Act

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Section 2. Definition

THE U. P. ABOLITION OF ZARE CHAHARUM ACT, 1951

In forceUttar Pradesh (State Act)

2. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context- (a) "Zare Chaharum" means the right by whatever name know and whether based on custom or contract, of the landlord to receive a share or portion of the purchase price upon the sale of a house or building. Explanation I-"Sale" includes foreclosure of sale in execution of a decree. Explanation II-"Landlord" means the zamindar or proprietor of the land occupied by house or other building. (b) Rent includes Ghardwari and Parjoti.