Standing Order No. 3496/2014 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Puducherry dated 28th August, 2014 on the occupation of land [C17-4NB]

Standing Order No. 3496/2014

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

Water Resources Department, Government of Puducherry

Puducherry, dated the 28th August, 2014

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants 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 Water Resources 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 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 12 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)