Standing Order No. 2801/2025 of the Environment Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi dated 9th November, 2025 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C18-77H]

Standing Order No. 2801/2025

GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

Environment Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi

New Delhi, dated the 9th November, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Village Accountants,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 (Delhi Act 8 of 1954), the Environment Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi 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 7 to the Board of Revenue within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.

3. The Village Accountant shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board of Revenue within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Environment Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

(Secretary to Government)