Standing Order No. 764/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Goa dated 25th May, 2026 on the possession of land [C1H-VWB]

Standing Order No. 764/2026

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Finance Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 25th May, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputy Tahsildars,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land 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 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 State Government within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Deputy Tahsildar shall ensure that register of holdings is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within ninety 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)