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Section 91: Inspection and copies of such documents

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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 91

Section 91 provides for the inspection and grant of certified copies of maps, plans, and documents exempted under Section 90, subject to government rules.

  • Public Inspection of Government Grants: Maps, plans, and documents exempted under Section 90 shall be open to the inspection of any person applying to inspect the same, subject to rules framed by the State Government.
  • Certified Copies Provision: Certified copies shall be given to all persons applying for such copies on payment of reasonable fees.
  • Revenue Custody: Records are preserved in the Collectorate or Department of Land Records.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • State of Rajasthan v. Basant Nahata, (2005) 12 SCC 77: Referenced public access rules to revenue and governmental maps under Section 91.
  • State of M.P. v. Babu Lal, (1977) 2 SCC 669: Affirmed the evidential reliability of certified revenue plans obtained under Section 91.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

To establish ancient boundary lines in ancestral inam lands, apply under Section 91 to the District Collector's revenue record room for certified copies of the original Sanad map.

Section 90 All 93 Sections of Registration Act Section 92