Standing Order No. 2502/2025 of the Revenue Department, Government of Goa dated 18th April, 2025 on the possession of land [C18-4CB]

Standing Order No. 2502/2025

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Revenue Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 18th April, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land under the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964 (Goa Act 7 of 1964), the Revenue Department, Government of Goa 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 12 to the Land Tribunal within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)