Standing Order No. 3072/2025 of the General Administration Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi dated 7th March, 2025 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1A-1V4]

Standing Order No. 3072/2025

GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

General Administration Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi

New Delhi, dated the 7th March, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 (Delhi Act 8 of 1954), the General Administration Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi 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 in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land in excess of the ceiling carrying on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling shall make an application in Form 12 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within sixty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the General Administration Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

(Secretary to Government)