Standing Order No. 3835/2020 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Goa dated 25th April, 2020 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1P-WDD]

Standing Order No. 3835/2020

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Water Resources Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 25th April, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land under the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964 (Goa Act 7 of 1964), the Water Resources Department, Government of Goa 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 assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 14 to the State Government within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)