(1) The [State] Government may make an order directing that a record be prepared by a Revenue Officer of the rights and obligation in any specified local area of,-
(a) 'Raiyat having 'khunt-katti' rights,
(b) [village headman], or
(c) any other class of tenants, and that a settlement of fair rents to be paid by such persons or any of them be made.
Explanation. - The word "rights", as used in this sub-section, includes the right of a village-headman to hold his office as well as his right to hold land.
(2) A notification in the [* * *] [Official Gazette] of an order under this Section shall be conclusive evidence that the order has been duly made.