Standing Order No. 744/2006 of the Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat dated 7th March, 2006 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C12-P43]

Standing Order No. 744/2006

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 7th March, 2006

STANDING ORDER

To

All Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land under the Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, 1961, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, 1961 (Gujarat Act 27 of 1961), the Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat 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 holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 14 to the Settlement Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)