Section 157(1) in Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964
(1)In the case of unalienated land, the occupant, and in the case of an alienated land, the superior holder, shall be primarily liable to the State Government for the payment of the land revenue, including all arrears of land revenue, due in respect of the land. Joint occupants and joint holders who are primarily liable under this section, shall be jointly and severally liable.