Section 9, Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 [S2F-QB0]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 September 1961 by No. 2760/1961 [N12-SZV].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Registrar may, by order in writing, direct any producer to take such measures in relation to the production of agricultural produce 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.
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prescribed: Section 2, Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 [S2FQ4Y] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Made under this section, or naming it (11)
Standing Order No. 1738/2024 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 27th February, 2024 on the culture of fish [C1F-MER], 27 February 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Notification No. 3528/2009 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 27th January, 2009 under section 9 [N13-BN5], 27 January 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Government of Maharashtra hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Registrar"
Standing Order No. 4168/2014 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 23rd April, 2014 on membership of a society [C11-B9T], 23 April 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 940/2009 of the Transport Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 5th June, 2009 on membership of a society [C10-YHS], 5 June 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Transport Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4502/2019 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 6th December, 2019 on the sponsoring of contract farming [C1B-DZH], 6 December 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 508/2025 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 21st June, 2025 on the sponsoring of contract farming [C1A-3F1], 21 June 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2125/2018 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 15th October, 2018 on the sponsoring of contract farming [C1D-6R3], 15 October 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 221/2013 of the Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 22nd October, 2013 on the raising of plants in a nursery [C1G-MQC], 22 October 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3055/2009 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 15th September, 2009 on the cultivation of land [C1J-5HY], 15 September 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3161/2012 of the Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 27th September, 2012 on membership of a society [C1M-AJM], 27 September 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2991/2025 of the Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 22nd September, 2025 on the storage of agricultural produce [C1N-HE2], 22 September 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act 27 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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