Bengal Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913 | KLH (2026)
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Navigate the statutory mechanisms for government revenue collection with KLH’s Bengal Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913. Edited by T.N. Shukla and fully updated for 2026, this Bare Act is the essential desk reference for revenue officers and civil practitioners in West Bengal.
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✔ Complete Statutory Framework: Covers the filing of certificates, attachment of property, and arrest/detention for the recovery of public dues.
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✔ Authoritative Editing: Edited by T.N. Shukla, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, with precise footnotes and case references.
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✔ Practice-Ready: A mandatory guide for practitioners appearing before Certificate Officers and appellate revenue authorities.
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KLH’s Bengal Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913 by T.N. Shukla – Edition 2026.
The Bengal Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913 (commonly known as the PDR Act) forms the statutory basis for the recovery of arrears of land revenue, taxes, and other statutory government dues in West Bengal. Published by Kamal Law House (KLH) and edited by Supreme Court Advocate T.N. Shukla, this 2026 Edition delivers the unabridged statutory text of the Act. Designed for absolute precision, it provides legal practitioners and state revenue officials with the exact legislative mandate required for execution proceedings.
Key Statutory Provisions Covered
This Bare Act details the complete lifecycle of a public demand recovery proceeding, including:
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Filing & Notice of Certificate: The legal procedure for a Certificate Officer to file a certificate for public demand and serve notice upon the Certificate Debtor.
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Attachment & Sale of Property: The statutory mechanics of attaching movable and immovable properties, executing sales, and handling objections/claims by third parties.
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Arrest & Detention: The legal thresholds and procedural safeguards regarding the arrest and detention of a defaulter in civil prison.
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Appeals & Revision: The hierarchy of appellate authorities (Collector, Commissioner, and Board of Revenue) and the procedures for review and revision of orders.
Who Should Buy This Bare Act?
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Civil & Revenue Advocates: A mandatory tool for lawyers challenging or defending certificate proceedings in District Courts and the Calcutta High Court.
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Government Revenue Officers: Essential for Certificate Officers, District Magistrates, and Block Land & Land Reforms Officers (BL&LRO) enforcing the Act.
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Bank & Institutional Recovery Officers: Professionals managing the recovery of statutory dues and government-backed loans that fall under the purview of public demands.
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Law Students: An important reference text for understanding state-specific administrative and revenue laws in West Bengal.
Details
- Binding : Paperback
- Publisher : Kamal Law House
- Language : English
- Author : T.N.Shukla
| Publisher | Kamal Law House |
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| Language | English |
| Author | T.N. Shukla |
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