Standing Order No. 2546/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Puducherry dated 19th January, 2023 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C19-TN3]

Standing Order No. 2546/2023

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Puducherry

Puducherry, dated the 19th January, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of 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 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 holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 1 to the State Government within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that demand notice 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)