Standing Order No. 2937/2008 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Punjab dated 16th October, 2008 on the occupation of land [C12-VQH]

Standing Order No. 2937/2008

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 16th October, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Punjab 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 7 to the Land Tribunal within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that mutation is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Punjab.

(Secretary to Government)