Standing Order No. 3699/2024 of the Labour Department, Government of Goa dated 21st October, 2024 on the occupation of land [C14-841]

Standing Order No. 3699/2024

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Labour Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 21st October, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

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 Labour 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 7 to the State Government within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that register of holdings is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)