Section 5(2)(b) in Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961
(b)to any land leased after the commencement of the Karnataka Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1995 in the districts of Uttara Kannada and Dakshina Kannada by land owners or persons registered as occupants under the provisions of this Act for the purpose of utilising the land for acquaculture for a period not exceeding twenty years, at such lease rent as may be determined by mutual agreement between the parties and such agreement shall be registered and a copy thereof shall be sent to the Deputy Commissioner within fifteen days from the date of such registration.