Standing Order No. 2378/2024 of the Housing Department, Government of Goa dated 25th November, 2024 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C14-8CH]

Standing Order No. 2378/2024

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Housing Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 25th November, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural land 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 Housing 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 taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every mortgagee of agricultural land carrying on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land shall make an application in Form 8 to the Land Tribunal within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

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

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

(Secretary to Government)