Standing Order No. 768/2018 of the Law Department, Government of Odisha dated 15th January, 2018 on the occupation of land [C19-B8J]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 768/2018
GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
Law Department, Government of Odisha
Bhubaneswar, dated the 15th January, 2018
STANDING ORDER
To
All Revenue Inspectors,
Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959), the Law Department, Government of Odisha 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 occupation of land by occupants.
2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 8 to the Board of Revenue within seven days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board of Revenue within seven days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Law Department, Government of Odisha.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959), the Law Department, Government of Odisha hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959) [S2F-5DE]. Vires verified.
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