Standing Order No. 919/2006 of the Finance Department, Government of Odisha dated 23rd April, 2006 on the occupation of land [C1N-RB9]

Standing Order No. 919/2006

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Finance Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 23rd April, 2006

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960 (Odisha Act 16 of 1960), the Finance Department, Government of Odisha 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 5 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

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

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

(Secretary to Government)