Standing Order No. 3359/2007 of the General Administration Department, Government of Rajasthan dated 19th November, 2007 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1N-WRT]

Standing Order No. 3359/2007

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

General Administration Department, Government of Rajasthan

Jaipur, dated the 19th November, 2007

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 (Rajasthan Act 15 of 1956), the General Administration Department, Government of Rajasthan 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 8 to the State Government within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)