Standing Order No. 2756/2023 of the Tourism Department, Government of Gujarat dated 7th June, 2023 on the possession of land [C19-VTS]

Standing Order No. 2756/2023

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Tourism Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 7th June, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Tahsildars,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land 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 Tourism 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 possession of land by persons in possession of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession of land carrying on the possession of land shall make an application in Form 14 to the Tahsildar within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tahsildar within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)