Section 9, Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 [S2E-J3C]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 5 November 1953 by No. 1326/1953 [N12-RBJ].
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, Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 [S2EHWV] (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, Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 [S2EHWV] (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 (201)
Standing Order No. 2252/2024 of the Environment Department, Government of Punjab dated 27th July, 2024 on the holding of land [C14-76W], 27 July 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Environment Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3949/2020 of the Transport Department, Government of Punjab dated 15th July, 2020 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1F-8E7], 15 July 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Transport Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1480/2018 of the Energy Department, Government of Punjab dated 20th September, 2018 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C13-MM6], 20 September 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Energy Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1425/2021 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Punjab dated 21st August, 2021 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C13-X66], 21 August 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3327/2009 of the Transport Department, Government of Punjab dated 3rd May, 2009 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C12-X26], 3 May 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Transport Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4357/2006 of the Law Department, Government of Punjab dated 9th September, 2006 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C12-Q9X], 9 September 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Law Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4931/2015 of the General Administration Department, Government of Punjab dated 3rd September, 2015 on the possession of land [C13-CG1], 3 September 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the General Administration Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 750/2024 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Punjab dated 22nd January, 2024 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C14-588], 22 January 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3932/2008 of the General Administration Department, Government of Punjab dated 26th March, 2008 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C12-THS], 26 March 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the General Administration Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 38/2017 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Punjab dated 1st August, 2017 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C13-HMJ], 1 August 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2629/2022 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 28th August, 2022 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C14-0WH], 28 August 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Finance Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4212/2021 of the Labour Department, Government of Punjab dated 21st October, 2021 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C13-XRZ], 21 October 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Labour Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Notification No. 4003/2007 of the Revenue Department, Government of Punjab dated 17th November, 2007 under section 9 [N13-8BG], 17 November 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Government of Punjab hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the Tahsildar within the jurisdiction set out against each"
Standing Order No. 205/2010 of the Law Department, Government of Punjab dated 28th February, 2010 on the holding of land [C11-0K2], 28 February 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Law Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1915/2024 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 28th February, 2024 on the occupation of land [C12-8W1], 28 February 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2162/2026 of the Home Department, Government of Punjab dated 1st April, 2026 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C12-JBD], 1 April 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Home Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2359/2016 of the General Administration Department, Government of Punjab dated 22nd March, 2016 on the possession of land [C11-GFN], 22 March 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the General Administration Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1034/2009 of the Environment Department, Government of Punjab dated 8th June, 2009 on the holding of land [C10-YKX], 8 June 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Environment Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2419/2021 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 1st November, 2021 on the holding of land [C12-16H], 1 November 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4309/2013 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Punjab dated 21st April, 2013 on the holding of land [C11-8G1], 21 April 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 417/2007 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 2nd November, 2007 on the holding of land [C10-TEJ], 2 November 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3817/2013 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Punjab dated 23rd February, 2013 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C11-7VE], 23 February 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 974/2014 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 8th August, 2014 on the occupation of land [C11-BWN], 8 August 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Finance Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4149/2011 of the Revenue Department, Government of Punjab dated 11th December, 2011 on the holding of land [C11-4Y8], 11 December 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Revenue Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2522/2018 of the Housing Department, Government of Punjab dated 27th October, 2018 on the possession of land [C11-QNR], 27 October 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act 10 of 1953), the Housing Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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