GLRC 119 — Determination of field boundaries.

Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879

Statutory text

If at the time of a survey, the boundary of a field or holding be undisputed, and its correctness be affirmed by the village officers then present, it may be laid down as pointed out by the holder or person in occupation, and, if disputed, or if the said holder or person in occupation be not present, it shall be fixed by the survey officer according to the '[land records] and according to occupation as ascertained from the village officers and the holders of adjoining lands, or on such other evidence or information as the survey officer may be able to procure.

If any dispute arise concerning the boundary of a field or holding which has not been surveyed, or if at any time '[after the completion of a survey] a dispute arise concerning the boundary of any survey number '[or sub-division of survey number], it shall be determined by the Collector, who shall be guided  '[by the land records] if they afford satisfactory evidence of the boundary previously fixed, and if not, by such other evidence as he may be able to procure.

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