Standing Order No. 2997/2012 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Odisha dated 20th April, 2012 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1A-T4W]

Standing Order No. 2997/2012

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Social Welfare Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 20th April, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling under the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960 (Odisha Act 16 of 1960), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Odisha 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 Sub-Divisional Officer within seven days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)