Standing Order No. 2690/2024 of the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 8th October, 2024 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C18-2AZ]

Standing Order No. 2690/2024

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 8th October, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling under the Andhra Pradesh Land Titling Act, 2023, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Land Titling Act, 2023 (Andhra Pradesh Act 27 of 2023), the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh 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 land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land in excess of the ceiling carrying on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling shall make an application in Form 14 to the Settlement Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)