Section 9, Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 [S2F-FGW]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 June 1960 by No. 1949/1960 [N12-SH7].
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, Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 [S2FF9B] (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, Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 [S2FF9B] (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 (16)
Standing Order No. 1968/2012 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala dated 21st January, 2012 on the holding of an inam [C13-3QP], 21 January 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Kerala Land Assignment (Land revenue Control) Order, 2011 [N13-J37], 27 July 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 3004/2025 of the Housing Department, Government of Kerala dated 14th December, 2025 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C12-G83], 14 December 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Housing Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3992/2022 of the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala dated 28th September, 2022 on the occupation of land [C12-4M4], 28 September 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3243/2017 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th November, 2017 on the survey of land [C17-D4D], 9 November 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2506/2010 of the General Administration Department, Government of Kerala dated 15th September, 2010 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C14-XQW], 15 September 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the General Administration Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4070/2021 of the Energy Department, Government of Kerala dated 11th June, 2021 on the occupation of land [C1B-J6N], 11 June 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Energy Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2203/2009 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th September, 2009 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1A-K1Q], 8 September 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 788/2009 of the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala dated 15th October, 2009 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1A-K97], 15 October 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1899/2011 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala dated 27th November, 2011 on the holding of land [C1E-HY1], 27 November 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4931/2025 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th July, 2025 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1D-WHP], 8 July 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1133/2019 of the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th February, 2019 on the holding of land [C1D-7PV], 9 February 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1228/2019 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 24th December, 2019 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1P-V9S], 24 December 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3369/2012 of the General Administration Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th March, 2012 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1J-BXV], 12 March 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the General Administration Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1097/2019 of the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala dated 19th September, 2019 on the possession of land [C1K-04D], 19 September 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Revenue Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3562/2010 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 1st November, 2010 on the holding of an inam [C1M-66C], 1 November 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960 (Kerala Act 30 of 1960), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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