Standing Order No. 1181/2007 of the Transport Department, Government of Gujarat dated 25th June, 2007 on the holding of land assessed to revenue

Standing Order No. 1181/2007

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Transport Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 25th June, 2007

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land under the Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, 1961, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, 1961 (Gujarat Act 27 of 1961), the Transport Department, Government of Gujarat 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 assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 3 to the Settlement Officer within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that register of holdings 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 Transport Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)