Proof of cession of territory

A notification published in the Official Gazette that a part of British territory was ceded to any Native State, Prince or Ruler before the commencement of Part III of the Government of India Act, 1935 is treated as conclusive proof. When such a Gazette notification exists, courts and officials must accept it as final evidence that a valid cession took place on the date named. No further proof of the cession is required.

Ravi owns land in a tract where the Official Gazette records that the area was ceded to a princely state on 1 January 1935, before Part III began. Under this rule the Gazette entry is conclusive proof the cession was valid on that date, so Ravi cannot require further proof of the cession in court.