Standing Order No. 3045/2024 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 8th July, 2024 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1K-FD6]

Standing Order No. 3045/2024

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Finance Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 8th July, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputy Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of Government land on lease by lessees of Government land 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 Finance 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 Government land on lease by lessees of Government land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every lessee of Government land carrying on the holding of Government land on lease shall make an application in Form 2 to the Collector within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Deputy Tahsildar shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)