Standing Order No. 3056/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 23rd November, 2023 on the holding of land [C1N-AC5]

Standing Order No. 3056/2023

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 23rd November, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of land by landholders 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 Industries and Commerce 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 land by landholders.

2. The matter has been examined. Every landholder carrying on the holding of land shall make an application in Form 5 to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)