Standing Order No. 4761/2023 of the Labour Department, Government of Odisha dated 19th July, 2023 on the occupation of land [C14-3MD]

Standing Order No. 4761/2023

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Labour Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 19th July, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputy Tahsildars,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960 (Odisha Act 16 of 1960), the Labour Department, Government of Odisha 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 14 to the State Government within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Deputy Tahsildar shall ensure that land revenue receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)