Standing Order No. 856/2018 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Punjab dated 17th July, 2018 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1F-2JQ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 856/2018
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Punjab
Chandigarh, dated the 17th July, 2018
STANDING ORDER
To
All Naib 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 Commercial Taxes 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 Land Tribunal within one hundred and eighty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal 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 Commercial Taxes 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 Commercial Taxes 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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