Standing Order No. 2760/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi dated 17th July, 2026 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1H-WK9]

Standing Order No. 2760/2026

GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

Finance Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi

New Delhi, dated the 17th July, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputy Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling 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 Finance 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 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 5 to the State Government within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Deputy Tahsildar shall ensure that map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)