Standing Order No. 4774/2019 of the Excise Department, Government of Gujarat dated 11th August, 2019 on the occupation of land [C19-G01]

Standing Order No. 4774/2019

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Excise Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 11th August, 2019

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, 1961, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, 1961 (Gujarat Act 27 of 1961), the Excise Department, Government of Gujarat 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 7 to the State Government within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within forty-five days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Excise Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)