Section 9, Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 [S2E-SAQ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 8 May 1955.
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, Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 [S2ES35] (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, Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 [S2ES35] (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 (12)
Standing Order No. 3688/2009 of the Law Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 3rd May, 2009 on the removal of earth from Government land [C12-X34], 3 May 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Law Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Notification No. 873/2009 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 5th July, 2009 under section 9 [N13-CYF], 5 July 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Government of Tamil Nadu 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"
Notification No. 524/2022 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 21st October, 2022 under section 9 [N14-P3A], 21 October 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Government of Tamil Nadu hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Tahsildar"
Standing Order No. 1840/2022 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 8th June, 2022 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C12-3E9], 8 June 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3031/2024 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th July, 2024 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C14-70G], 13 July 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 113/2008 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 2nd December, 2008 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C14-S8Q], 2 December 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4339/2010 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 11th August, 2010 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C18-QMR], 11 August 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3230/2012 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 21st November, 2012 on the removal of earth from Government land [C1E-MEG], 21 November 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 322/2007 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 18th September, 2007 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1C-ADH], 18 September 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1477/2023 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 12th April, 2023 on the occupation of land [C1D-MZF], 12 April 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 439/2018 of the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 8th December, 2018 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1H-2SA], 8 December 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 15/2016 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 3rd May, 2016 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1J-P7H], 3 May 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1955), the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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