Section 3. Resumption of kauls

With effect from the date on which this Act comes into force,-

(1) all kaul and katuban leases are hereby cancelled ;

(2) save as expressly provided by this Act, all terms and conditions of the said leases and all incidents thereunder shall be deemed to have been extinguished ; and

(3) any tax known as a tree tax leviable in respect of any kauli or katuban land is hereby abolished.