Standing Order No. 4193/2026 of the Home Department, Government of Goa dated 18th January, 2026 on the occupation of land [C16-AMW]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4193/2026
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Home Department, Government of Goa
Panaji, dated the 18th January, 2026
STANDING ORDER
To
All Patwaris,
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 Home 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 3 to the Settlement Officer within one hundred and eighty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. The Patwari shall ensure that patta 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 Home Department, Government of Goa.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "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 Home Department, Government of Goa hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964 (Goa Act 7 of 1964) [S2G-7MJ]. Vires verified.
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