Standing Order No. 4707/2022 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 24th October, 2022 on the possession of land [C17-W43]

As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 24 October 2022; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Punjab [IN-PB]. Made by the Finance Department, Government of Punjab.

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. 4707/2022 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 24th October, 2022 on the possession of land, Standing Order No. 4707/2022, 24th October, 2022 [C17-W43]. Machine: C17-W43.

Standing Order No. 4707/2022

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Finance Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 24th October, 2022

STANDING ORDER

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land 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 Finance 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 possession of land by persons in possession of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession of land carrying on the possession of land shall make an application in Form 5 to the Board of Revenue within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board of Revenue within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)

Made under

Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Finance Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953) [S2E-J3C]. Vires verified.

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