Standing Order No. 2252/2024 of the Environment Department, Government of Punjab dated 27th July, 2024 on the holding of land [C14-76W]

Standing Order No. 2252/2024

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Environment Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 27th July, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of land by landholders 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 Environment 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 holding of land by landholders.

2. The matter has been examined. Every landholder carrying on the holding of land shall make an application in Form 12 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that parcel of land is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)