Standing Order No. 4039/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 10th January, 2026 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C18-8AJ]

Standing Order No. 4039/2026

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Finance Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 10th January, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders 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 holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 5 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within fifteen 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)