Standing Order No. 2843/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Goa dated 14th October, 2023 on the occupation of land [C12-7M8]

Standing Order No. 2843/2023

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Finance Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 14th October, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Tahsildars,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964 (Goa Act 7 of 1964), the Finance Department, Government of Goa 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 12 to the Collector within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of Goa.

(Secretary to Government)