Standing Order No. 4227/2012 of the Finance Department, Government of Goa dated 3rd July, 2012 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1E-KR5]

Standing Order No. 4227/2012

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Finance Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 3rd July, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling 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 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 3 to the Land Tribunal within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within forty-five 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)