Standing Order No. 717/2026 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Telangana dated 22nd August, 2026 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C18-CHH]

Standing Order No. 717/2026

GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

Women and Child Development Department, Government of Telangana

Hyderabad, dated the 22nd August, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling under the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020 (Telangana Act 9 of 2020), the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Telangana 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 8 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that survey number is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within ninety days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Telangana.

(Secretary to Government)