Section 9, Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 [S2F-NAA]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 9 January 1961.
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 Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 [S2FN3R] (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 Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 [S2FN3R] (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 (8)
Standing Order No. 1424/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 10th February, 2026 on the holding of land [C12-HA3], 10 February 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961), 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. 1023/2007 of the Home Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 27th June, 2007 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C16-JVD], 27 June 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961), the Home Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2130/2026 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 18th March, 2026 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1C-3SX], 18 March 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961), 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. 4424/2010 of the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 17th December, 2010 on the holding of land [C1A-P13], 17 December 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961), the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 846/2020 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 17th May, 2020 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1F-7VH], 17 May 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1494/2006 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th August, 2006 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C18-EC6], 13 August 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1489/2012 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 10th January, 2012 on the holding of land [C18-TYX], 10 January 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961), 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. 1764/2012 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 11th March, 2012 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1P-6QV], 11 March 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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