A document related to the draft of Bengal Tenancy Bill, 1883

The file contains a document related to the draft of Bengal Tenancy Bill, 1883. Extent and format of original material: One volume 32 folio. Physical characteristics: Pagination: In old Bangla numerical 1 to 6, 1 to 58. Item is incomplete. The pages are moth-eaten, yellowed, acidic and very brittle. Edges torn. Marks of foxing, fungal infestation, reverse impressions, patches of colour and rust marks are visible. Item was probably exposed to moist conditions. Fold marks were present. Pages are very brittle. Torn pages and edges. Rust marks visible. Loss of text due to damage. Strip of paper pasted to mend the torn page. In this process text is lost. Faded print in few pages. Dimensions: 32x21. 5x0. 3 (A file with multiple documents under the name of 'Bengal Tenancy Bill' was maintained at British Indian Association. Hence the word Tenancy is used in the file name).