Standing Order No. 457/2021 of the Law Department, Government of Punjab dated 28th April, 2021 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1D-EJJ]

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

Dates: made 28 April 2021; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Punjab [IN-PB]. Made by the Law 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. 457/2021 of the Law Department, Government of Punjab dated 28th April, 2021 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling, Standing Order No. 457/2021, 28th April, 2021 [C1D-EJJ]. Machine: C1D-EJJ.

Standing Order No. 457/2021

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Law Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 28th April, 2021

STANDING ORDER

All Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling 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 Law 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 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 Board of Revenue within one hundred and eighty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that land revenue receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board of Revenue within one hundred and eighty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Law 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 Law 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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