Standing Order No. 3914/2024 of the Energy Department, Government of Puducherry dated 20th December, 2024 on the occupation of land [C1N-DEX]

Standing Order No. 3914/2024

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

Energy Department, Government of Puducherry

Puducherry, dated the 20th December, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973), the Energy Department, Government of Puducherry 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 14 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that parcel of land is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)