Standing Order No. 3651/2008 of the Finance Department, Government of Goa dated 15th May, 2008 on the holding of land [C1E-9HG]

Standing Order No. 3651/2008

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Finance Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 15th May, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

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 Finance 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 Collector within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)