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Standing Order No. 1311/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Odisha dated 10th June, 2023 on the possession of land
As at 8 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 1311/2023
GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
Finance Department, Government of Odisha
Bhubaneswar, dated the 10th June, 2023
STANDING ORDER
To
All Tahsildars,
Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land 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 Finance 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 possession of land by persons in possession of land.
2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession of land carrying on the possession of land shall make an application in Form 14 to the Board of Revenue within seven days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board of Revenue within seven days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of Odisha.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959), the Finance Department, Government of Odisha hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959) [S2F-5DE]. Vires verified.