Section 9, Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 [S2E-B9K]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 31 December 1950 by No. 777/1950 [N12-R5E].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Collector may, by order in writing, direct any holder of land to take such measures in relation to the holding of land as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
holding: Section 2, Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 [S2EB25] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "holding" means a portion of land held by a landholder under one lease, engagement or grant
holding: 42 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 [S2EB25] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (39)
Standing Order No. 1025/2006 of the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 26th January, 2006 on the holding of land [C12-NXR], 26 January 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4472/2020 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th October, 2020 on the holding of land [C13-TKN], 13 October 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3577/2019 of the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 19th June, 2019 on the holding of Government land on lease [C13-Q4F], 19 June 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Holding Control) Order, 2010 [N13-ERB], 16 April 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby makes the following Order, namely:"
Standing Order No. 1128/2016 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 1st February, 2016 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C17-8HP], 1 February 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4722/2010 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 14th March, 2010 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C16-S95], 14 March 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4033/2012 of the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 17th March, 2012 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C15-260], 17 March 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2957/2009 of the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 4th September, 2009 on the holding of land [C14-TWP], 4 September 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1117/2012 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th January, 2012 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C15-1QB], 13 January 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3080/2022 of the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 17th April, 2022 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1B-MXY], 17 April 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2792/2014 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 18th December, 2014 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1B-0TA], 18 December 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1495/2012 of the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 16th May, 2012 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1A-T84], 16 May 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4581/2015 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th November, 2015 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1B-2S4], 13 November 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Information Technology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3335/2022 of the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 21st September, 2022 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1B-P9V], 21 September 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2223/2022 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 3rd March, 2022 on the holding of land [C1B-MK2], 3 March 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4141/2007 of the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 11th February, 2007 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1A-CH1], 11 February 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1752/2012 of the Environment Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 4th January, 2012 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1E-J7T], 4 January 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Environment Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2168/2007 of the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 28th December, 2007 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C18-HG8], 28 December 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2648/2018 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 17th December, 2018 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C19-DY3], 17 December 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1083/2020 of the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 6th January, 2020 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C19-H7B], 6 January 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1366/2018 of the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 28th December, 2018 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C19-E1M], 28 December 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1804/2008 of the Ports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 24th August, 2008 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C18-JYR], 24 August 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Ports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2702/2010 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 25th November, 2010 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C1E-F2B], 25 November 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3497/2008 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th September, 2008 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1E-A8B], 7 September 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Information Technology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3570/2014 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th May, 2014 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1E-R1V], 13 May 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Andhra Pradesh Act 21 of 1950), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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