Standing Order No. 2254/2016 of the Revenue Department, Government of Punjab dated 1st March, 2016 on the occupation of land [C17-8R4]

Standing Order No. 2254/2016

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Revenue Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 1st March, 2016

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Revenue Department, Government of Punjab 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 7 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)