Standing Order No. 1390/2025 of the Finance Department, Government of Odisha dated 9th March, 2025 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1Q-BCH]

Standing Order No. 1390/2025

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Finance Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 9th March, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land 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 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 8 to the Land Tribunal within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that khasra is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within sixty 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)