Section 124(1) in The Delhi Lands Reforms Act, 1954
(1)In assessing the land revenue payable for a holding in an assessment circle, the Settlement Officer shall consider the estimated average surplus produce of such holding remaining after deducting the ordinary expenses of cultivation as ascertained or estimated in such manner as may be prescribed, The land revenue shall be such percentage of surplus produce as may be fixed by the Chief Commissioner on the recommendations of the Settlement Officer. [***] [Rep. by A.O. 1957]