Standing Order No. 859/2016 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Odisha dated 11th November, 2016 on the occupation of land [C17-AE5]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 11 November 2016; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Odisha [IN-OR]. Made by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Odisha.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register, beneath the Act its recital names.

Cite: Standing Order No. 859/2016 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Odisha dated 11th November, 2016 on the occupation of land, Standing Order No. 859/2016, 11th November, 2016 [C17-AE5]. Machine: C17-AE5.

Standing Order No. 859/2016

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 11th November, 2016

STANDING ORDER

All Patwaris,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959), the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj 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 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 Revenue Divisional Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that register of holdings is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within ninety days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Odisha.

(Secretary to Government)

Made under

Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959), the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Odisha hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959) [S2F-5DE]. Vires verified.

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