Standing Order No. 4178/2009 of the Home Department, Government of Karnataka dated 18th July, 2009 on the holding of property in the name of another [C16-QEP]

Standing Order No. 4178/2009

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Home Department, Government of Karnataka

Bengaluru, dated the 18th July, 2009

STANDING ORDER

To

All Registering Officers,

Subject: The holding of property in the name of another by holders of benami property under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1962, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1962 (Karnataka Act 10 of 1962), the Home Department, Government of Karnataka 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 property in the name of another by holders of benami property.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of benami property carrying on the holding of property in the name of another shall make an application in Form 6 to the Sub-Registrar within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Registering Officer shall ensure that document is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Registrar within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)