Standing Order No. 2253/2008 of the General Administration Department, Government of Odisha dated 27th December, 2008 on the occupation of land [C1M-1W1]

Standing Order No. 2253/2008

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

General Administration Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 27th December, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Village Accountants,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960 (Odisha Act 16 of 1960), the General Administration 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 occupation of land by occupants.

2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 1 to the Settlement Officer within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Village Accountant shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)