Standing Order No. 1117/2012 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th January, 2012 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C15-1QB]

Standing Order No. 1117/2012

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 13th January, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Tahsildars,

Subject: The conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands under the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh 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 conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person converting agricultural land carrying on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use shall make an application in Form 7 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)