Standing Order No. 1531/2026 of the Tourism Department, Government of Puducherry dated 18th January, 2026 on the holding of land [C1N-K94]
As at 8 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 1531/2026
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
Tourism Department, Government of Puducherry
Puducherry, dated the 18th January, 2026
STANDING ORDER
To
All Naib Tahsildars,
Subject: The holding of land by landholders 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 Tourism 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 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 8 to the State Government within one hundred and eighty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.
3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within one hundred and eighty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Tourism Department, Government of Puducherry.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "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 Tourism Department, Government of Puducherry hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Puducherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973 (Puducherry Act 9 of 1973) [S2H-54Q]. Vires verified.
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