The Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954
145. Powers and obligations of the Deputy Commissioner in respect of the area under his management. –
While an area is so held by the Deputy Commissioner under his own management, he shall be bound by any engagement which at the time of attachment existed between the defaulter and the Asamis and shall be entitled to manage the property so held and to receive all rents and profits accruing therefrom. The collections so made from the property shall be applied to the payment of any installment of land revenue which may become due after attachment and the cost of attachment and management, and the surplus, if any, shall be applied to wards discharge of the arrears on account of which the attachment is made.
The Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954