Standing Order No. 2897/2008 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Puducherry dated 23rd December, 2008 on the occupation of land [C10-XD8]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 2897/2008
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
Mines and Geology Department, Government of Puducherry
Puducherry, dated the 23rd December, 2008
STANDING ORDER
To
All Tahsildars,
Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Puducherry hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the occupation of land by occupants.
2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 1 to the State Government within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.
3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that mutation is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within thirty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Puducherry.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Puducherry hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973) [S2H-54Q]. Vires verified.
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