Standing Order No. 4673/2020 of the Revenue Department, Government of Goa dated 4th September, 2020 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1M-ZZG]

Standing Order No. 4673/2020

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Revenue Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 4th September, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling 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 Revenue 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 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 2 to the State Government within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that certificate of occupancy 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 Revenue Department, Government of Goa.

(Secretary to Government)