Standing Order No. 4987/2008 of the General Administration Department, Government of Odisha dated 9th May, 2008 on the holding of land [C16-MK5]

Standing Order No. 4987/2008

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

General Administration Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 9th May, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The holding of land by landholders under the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960 (Odisha Act 16 of 1960), the General Administration Department, Government of Odisha 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 holding of land by landholders.

2. The matter has been examined. Every landholder carrying on the holding of land shall make an application in Form 7 to the Land Tribunal within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that patta 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 General Administration Department, Government of Odisha.

(Secretary to Government)