Standing Order No. 275/2012 of the Revenue Department, Government of Odisha dated 21st May, 2012 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling

Standing Order No. 275/2012

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Revenue Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 21st May, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling under the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959), the Revenue Department, Government of Odisha 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 14 to the Tahsildar within seven days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tahsildar within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)