Standing Order No. 3480/2017 of the Housing Department, Government of Punjab dated 5th February, 2017 on the occupation of land [C1B-635]

Standing Order No. 3480/2017

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Housing Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 5th February, 2017

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants 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 Housing 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 occupation of land by occupants.

2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 3 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that mutation is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)