Standing Order No. 1713/2026 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Goa dated 18th February, 2026 on the holding of land [C1C-342]

Standing Order No. 1713/2026

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Mines and Geology Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 18th February, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Village Accountants,

Subject: The holding of land by landholders under the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964 (Goa Act 7 of 1964), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Goa 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 8 to the Settlement Officer within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.

3. The Village Accountant shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Goa.

(Secretary to Government)