12. Right of tenant evolved from tenancy on Birta Lands:
(1) In cases where any person possesses the tenancy right on B Class Birta land which is converted into the Raikar land pursuant to this Act, the
name of the tenant also shall be registered as protected peasant when the name of the B class Birta owner is registered as a landowner on Raikar land. Such a protected tenant shall not be deprived of such occupancy rights and privileges as were secured by him or her as a tenant.
(2) After the tenant on A Class Birta land becomes a land-owner after such land is registered in his or her name, any person who obtains and cultivates the land from such a land-owner before or after the commencement of this Act shall become a tenant and acquire the rights of a tenant, subject to the provisions of the Act Relating to Lands