Standing Order No. 1466/2025 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi dated 11th December, 2025 on the possession of land [C1F-VJW]

Standing Order No. 1466/2025

GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi

New Delhi, dated the 11th December, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 (Delhi Act 8 of 1954), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi 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 8 to the Settlement Officer within seven days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that khasra is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

(Secretary to Government)