Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 · Chapter V: Alienation Of, and Succession To, Right of Occupancy.
Section 56: Transfer of right of occupancy under any other section than section 5
A right of occupancy under any other section than section 5 shall not be attached or sold in execution of a decree or order of any Court or, without the previous consent in writing of the landlord, be transferred by private contract.
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