Standing Order No. 275/2021 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Puducherry dated 12th November, 2021 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C19-PSE]

Standing Order No. 275/2021

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Puducherry

Puducherry, dated the 12th November, 2021

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands 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 Industries and Commerce 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 conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person converting agricultural land carrying on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use shall make an application in Form 14 to the State Government within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that khasra 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Puducherry.

(Secretary to Government)