Standing Order No. 397/2007 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Puducherry dated 22nd January, 2007 on the removal of earth from Government land [C18-FE6]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 397/2007
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
Water Resources Department, Government of Puducherry
Puducherry, dated the 22nd January, 2007
STANDING ORDER
To
All Deputy Tahsildars,
Subject: The removal of earth from Government land by persons removing earth from Government land under the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973), the Water Resources Department, Government of Puducherry 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 removal of earth from Government land by persons removing earth from Government land.
2. The matter has been examined. Every person removing earth from Government land carrying on the removal of earth from Government land shall make an application in Form 1 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.
3. The Deputy Tahsildar shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within forty-five days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Water Resources Department, Government of Puducherry.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973), the Water Resources Department, Government of Puducherry hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973) [S2H-54Q]. Vires verified.
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