Standing Order No. 2162/2016 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab dated 11th January, 2016 on the holding of land [C1B-35X]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 11 January 2016; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Punjab [IN-PB]. Made by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register, beneath the Act its recital names.

Cite: Standing Order No. 2162/2016 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab dated 11th January, 2016 on the holding of land, Standing Order No. 2162/2016, 11th January, 2016 [C1B-35X]. Machine: C1B-35X.

Standing Order No. 2162/2016

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 11th January, 2016

STANDING ORDER

All Surveyors,

Subject: The holding of land by landholders under the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab 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 by landholders.

2. The matter has been examined. Every landholder carrying on the holding of land shall make an application in Form 2 to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within forty-five 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 Punjab.

(Secretary to Government)

Made under

Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953) [S2E-J3C]. Vires verified.

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