Standing Order No. 1478/2016 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry dated 5th November, 2016 on the possession of land [C15-DFB]

Standing Order No. 1478/2016

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

Social Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry

Puducherry, dated the 5th November, 2016

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land 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 possession of land by persons in possession of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession of land carrying on the possession of land shall make an application in Form 12 to the Settlement Officer within one hundred and eighty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within one hundred and eighty 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)