Standing Order No. 2154/2025 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry dated 20th March, 2025 on the occupation of land [C14-9Q6]

Standing Order No. 2154/2025

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

Social Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry

Puducherry, dated the 20th March, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry 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 Sub-Divisional Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)