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Standing Order No. 1760/2016 of the Finance Department, Government of Odisha dated 23rd July, 2016 on the occupation of land
As at 8 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 1760/2016
GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
Finance Department, Government of Odisha
Bhubaneswar, dated the 23rd July, 2016
STANDING ORDER
To
All Surveyors,
Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959), 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 seven days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.
3. The Surveyor shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within seven 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)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959), the Finance Department, Government of Odisha hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1959 (Odisha Act 3 of 1959) [S2F-5DE]. Vires verified.