Standing Order No. 2015/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 3rd September, 2013 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1M-CRR]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 2015/2013
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Finance Department, Government of Punjab
Chandigarh, dated the 3rd September, 2013
STANDING ORDER
To
All Tahsildars,
Subject: The conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands 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 conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands.
2. The matter has been examined. Every person converting agricultural land carrying on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use shall make an application in Form 12 to the Tahsildar within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.
3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tahsildar 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 Punjab.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "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:". Names section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953) [S2E-J3C]. Vires verified.
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