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(a) a local custom, and

(b) the purpose for which the right of tenancy was originally acquired.

(5) Where the area held by a tenant exceeds one hundred standard bighas, the tenant shall be presumed to be a tenure-holder until the contrary is shown.

Section 24. Obligation of raiyat to pay rent.- An occupancy raiyat shall pay rent for his holding at fair and equitable rates.

Section 25. Protection from eviction except on specified grounds- An occupancy raiyat shall not be ejected by his landlord from his holding, except in execution of a decree for ejectment passed on the ground-