GovernmentofGujarat

CollectorManual

REVENUEDEPARTMENTGovernmentofGujarat

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CONTENTS

ChapterNo. Subject PageNos. Preamble

RevenuePowersandfunctionsRevenueDepartment

1 RevenueAdministrativesetupatGovernmentlevel 12 BranchesofRevenue Departmentandtheirfunctions 33 HeadofDepartmentsunderRevenueDepartment 18

Collector:Functions4 Collector 315 Collector‐ImplementationofvariousActs 436 Collector‐CoordinationwithotherGovernmentDepartments 457 Collector and Committees under The Chairmanship of Collector

DistrictMagistrate46

8 WorkofCollector‐forpriorities 49LandRecords

9 VillageLandRecords 5310 RevenueOfficers‐Fieldwork 6811 ActsandPowersrelatingtoLandAdministration 8012 RecordofRights 8613 ComputerizationofLandRecordsandE‐Dharacentre 11614 Recordpromulgation 12715 ProceedingstobemadebyCollectorinrevenuecasesandappeals 130

LandManagementFunctions16 Non‐Agriculturalpermission(section65ofLRC) 14117 RibbonDevelopmentRules 15418 InquiryunderSection37(2) 16419 EncroachmentsonGovernmentland 16920 ProvisionregardingGamtal,Simtal&Vaada 17221 BhoodanLand 17422 DisposalofGovernmentwastelandforagriculturalpurpose 17523 GrantofGovernmentwastelandsfornon‐agriculturalpurposes 20624 GrantofuncultivableGovernmentwastelandforcultivationoffruit

andothertreesandforcottonandothercrops245

25 Disposalofpermanentislandsandriverbedlands 25126 Disposalofnon‐permanentislandsandriverbedlands 25327 Extension of village site, assignment and declaration of revenue

villages255

LandReformsFunctions28 Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings Act,

1947267

29 LandofScheduledTribes‐ restrictionsandtransfer 27230 ProcedureunderGujaratAgriculturalLandCeilingAct,1960 28331 BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948 28532 SaurashtraGharkhedOrdinance,1949 30033 NewandindivisibletenureLands 301

ChapterNo. Subject PageNos.34 KhordalandbeingheldunrestrictedtenureofChav,Karami,Ubhad,

RawdainoldSaurashtraarea327

35 Aweda‐(trough)landinSaurashtra 329OtherRevenueFunctions

36 LandAcquisitionAct,1894 33337 Anawari 34038 CitySurvey 34439 Gujarat Public Moneys (Recovery of Dues) Act, 1979 (No. 17 of

1979)353

40 RecoveryofGovernmentdues 35641 RevenuefunctionstransferredtoPanchayats 36042 Powers and functions of Special Secretary (Appeal), Revenue

Department362

MagisterialPowersandFunctions43 Powers&FunctionsofDistrictMagistrate 36744 BombayPoliceAct,1951 40545 GujaratPreventionofAnti‐socialActivitiesAct,1985(PASA) 41346 DefenseofIndiaAct,1980 416

CivilSupplies‐ PowersandFunctions47 FunctionsunderEssentialCommoditiesAct,1955 42148 Mid‐DayMealScheme 426

OtherFunctions49 Municipality‐Administrationandcontrol

431

50 BombayStampAct,1958andRegistrationAct1908 43351 Entertainment,LuxuryTaxAct,1977 43652 Mines‐MineralsOperationandpowers 43853 PowersanddutiesunderEnvironmentActs – WaterPoluction 45054 ImplementationofotherGovernmentActs 452

AdministrativeFunctions55 RecordKeeping 45956 Disposalofcases‐eliminationofdelay 46157 CitizensCharterandJanSevaKendra 46658 Co‐ordinationwithotherDepartmentsofStateGovernment 47459 AapnoTalukoVibrantTaluko(ATVT) 492

DepartmentalCo‐ordination60 Election 49961 DisasterManagement 505

R.I.C. Inspection62 ReviewofRevenue/ Administrativework 51363 Common/seriouserrors&solutions. 51964 Questionnaireforinspectionofrevenueoffices 526

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Chapter 1AdministrativesetupofRevenueDepartmentatGovernmentlevel.

Weareawarethatmuchbefore300BC,KautilyahasdescribedinArthshastra,howvariousofficebearersworkedatdifferent levels in administrationof revenue.Thereafter,withthepassageoftime,thenatureofadministrativeagencieshadchangedwithexigenciesof timeduring theMoghal,Maratha andBritishperiod.The enactments framed inBritishrulearestillinexistencewithmodificationsandamendmentsmadefromtimetotime.AfterformationoftheGujaratState,3‐tieradministration:Village,TalukaandDistrictlevelcameinto being as units of administration. At village level, the Talati and at taluka level, theMamlatdar look after the revenue administration. There is a CircleOffficer for a groupofvillages.Districtsaresubdividedintosub‐divisionswhicharegroupofTalukaslookedafterbyPrantofficersandthewholedistrictisbeinglookedafterbytheCollectors.TheRevenueDepartment governs the revenue matters of over18000 Revenue Villages, 232 RevenueTalukas,112Prantsand26RevenueDistrictsoftheState.

ThePresentrevenuesetupoftheStatewithvariouslevelsofadministrationconsistsofthefollowing.

Chief Minister  

Revenue Minister 

Commissioner (Land 

Reforms)     and ex‐officio Secretary  

Revenue Inspection 

Commissioner and ex‐ officio Secretary (Revenue) 

Principal Secretary (Revenue) 

Commissioner of Relief and ex‐ officio Principal Secretary 

Special Secretary (Appeal) (Revenue) 

CEO Gujarat Disaster 

Management Authority    

and ex‐ officio Principal Secretary 

Suprintendent of Stamps  

Settlement Commissioner and 

Director of Land Record 

Gujarat Revenue Tribunal  

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Collector &  District  Magistrate 

District Supply Officer 

Resident Additional Collector 

Prant Officer Deputy Collector (MDM)

Dy. Collector (Land 

Acquisition) 

        Other Dy.Collectors 

  Chitnis   

 

 

                          Mamlatdar       Dy. Ex. Eng. (ATVT) 

 

                        Circle Officer      Asst. Eng. (ATVT) 

 

                  Talati‐cum‐Mantri          Dy. Mamlatdar 

 

            Sub Accountant 

         

                    Clerk  

 

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Chapter 2

BranchesofRevenueDepartmentandtheirfunctions.

There are 40 branches working in the Revenue Department looking after variousfunction. This work is distributed among the Principal Secretary (Revenue) and otherSecretaries. The Principal Secretary (Revenue) is the administrative head of the RevenueDepartment.Thebranchwisedistributionisasunder.

A‐Branch

1. ThisbranchdealswiththefollowingmattersofthedistrictsofKheda,Anand,Junagadh,Porbandar, Surat, Kachchh, Sabarkantha, Amreli, Panchmahal, Dahod, Bhavnagar,Surendranagar,Banaskantha,ValsadandNavsari.(1) The matter relating to disposal of Government waste land and other Kharaba

underGovernmentorderdt.1‐3‐1960.(2) Proposals for grant of Government lands without auction to individuals and

housingsocietiesforconstructionofhouses.(3) ProposalsforgrantofGovernmentlandtoindustriesandothernon‐agricultural

use.(4) ProposalsfordisposalofGovernmentlandbyauction.(5) GrantofGovernmentlandforagriculturalpurposes.

2. Grantof landotherthanvestedinvillagesiteorPanchayatstothehousingboardsandotherstatutorybodies.

3. Policymatters. (1) Common matters regarding Government waste land such as references to

GovernmentofIndiaorinformationsoughtbyotherdepartmentsetc. (2) MattersrelatedtoPubicAccountsCommittee.

A‐1Branch

1. AllocationofGovernment land fornon‐agriculturalpurpose indistrictsofAhmedabad,Gandhinagar,Mehsana,Patan,Vadodara,Jamnagar,Rajkot,Bharuch,NarmadaandDang.

2. Allocationoflandtoindustriesforindustrialpurpose(alldistricts)3. LandtobevestedtoNagarpalika(alldistricts)4. Allocationoflandforagriculturalpurposeforcultivationthroughmoderntechnology.5. GrantoflandtoGovernmentofIndiaandmattersrelatedthereto.6. Leaseoflandformanufactureofsaltandrelatedancillarymatters.

B‐Branch

1. Tocreatetemporarypostsinlocalestablishmentanditscontinuation.2. Tomaketemporarypostsintopermanent.3. Appointment/transferetc.inlocalestablishment.4. Workrelatedtorecruitmentandresignationinlocalestablishment.5. RegardingDepartmentalinquiry(localestablishment)6. Workrelatedtocrossingofefficiencybar(localestablishment)7. Sanctionleaveanditsancilliarymatters.8. ConfidentialReports.(Localestablishment)9. Superannuation–premature/voluntaryretirement(localestablishment)

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10. Workrelatedtopay‐pension(localestablishment)11. DepartmentalExaminationsofstaff/officersofLocalestablishmentandworkoftraining

inthisregard.12. Publication of orders of delegation of powers among officers of Revenue Department

underRulesofBusinessforGovernment.13. Inspection‐supervisionofworksofRegistryandtypesection.14. Workrelatedtodistributionofworkamongbranch/unitoftheDepartmentandoffices.15. Workrelatedtodisputedreceipts.16. Othermiscellaneousmattersoflocalestablishment.17. Reviewatageof50‐5518. HigherPayScales(localestablishment)19. ExemptionfromexaminationofHindi.20. Scheduletrainingtodirectrecruiteeofficers/staffallottedbyGAD.Workofcompleting

probationaryperiod.21. Sanctionofairtravel,railtravel,outofstatetravel(localestablishment)22. BreakinService(Localestablishment)23. Workrelatingtomedicalallowance/reimbursement(Localestablishment)24. Submissionofdetailofthesanctioned,filledandvacantpostsinthedepartmenttoGAD.25. Payment of benefits admissible to the officers/employees of the Department on

retirement such as L.T.C, Leave encashment and payment of lump sum allowance forsettlinginnativeplace.

26. Obtainingpropertyreturnsheldclass‐IIofficersoftheDepartmenteveryyear.

B‐1Branch

1. Compilation and forwarding information to high level teams and such reform teams,committeesetc.

2. WorkrelatingtoCollectorlevelconferences.3. MeetingofsecretariesconvenedunderchairmanshipoftheChiefSecretary.4. Co‐ordinationworkofcabinetmeeting.5. Co‐ordination work relating to meeting of Hon’ble Minister (Revenue) Principal

Secretary/Secretary/AdditionalChiefSecretary(Revenue)heldatDelhi.6. CoordinationofLAQs.7. Co‐ordinationofAssuranceCommitteeandSubordinateLegislativeCommittee.8. CoordinationofmeetingsofconsultingCommitteesofMembersofLegislativeAssembly.9. CoordinationofmeetingofpendingquestionsoftheGovernmentofIndia.10. CoordinationofArrearslist.11. Coordinationofpendingcasedisposalcampaign.12. CoordinationofActionplanofRevenueDepartment.13. Coordinationofgrantofawardsforbestperformance.14. Coordination of work done by branches of the Department for publication of Annual

Administration Reports by Heads of Departments/ Commissioner of Inspection underRevenueDepartmentandCo‐ordinationofinformationforprogressachieved.

15. WorkstudyReportanditsrelatedaction.16. Coordination of meetings of other departments in respect of matters related to B‐1

Branch.17. CoordinationofworkrelatedtoSocialWelfare(exceptworkofpercentageofreservation

inGovernmentserviceandroster).18. Mailinglist.19. Co‐ordinationofelection.20. Co‐ordinationofelectionManifesto.21. DispatchingofcopiesofimportantGRstoMLAs/MPs.

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22. Co‐ordinationofcasesofsubjectsconcerningmorethanonebranch.23. Circulationofalltypesofresolutions/circularsetc.receivedfromotherdepartmentsof

Sachivalaytotheappropriatelevels.24. Othermiscellaneousworkrelatedtoco‐ordination.

B‐2Branch

1. AllworkunderGeneralProvidentFund.2. AllworkunderGroupInsuranceScheme–1981.3. Works related to establishment of office of Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Additional

ChiefSecretary(Dispute)RevenueDepartment,Ahmedabad.4. SanctionoffoodgrainadvanceandfestivaladvanceadmissibleunderGujaratFinancial

Rules.5. Workrelatingtostaffmeetingofofficers/employees.6. SanctionofHBA,MotorCarAdvance and ScooterAdvance andother vehicle advances

underGujaratFinancialRules.7. Coordinationofbranch/tableinspectionofbranchesofRevenueDepartment.8. AuditbeingcarriedoutbyA.G.Rajkot9. WorkrelatingtomaintenanceandrepairrofGovernmentvehiclesunderR.D.10. WorkrelatingtoTelephonesundertheDepartment.11. Workofothertrainingexceptdepartmentaltraining/examinationandDA/advancesfor

training.12. Purchase of books, publications, magazines, news papers etc., useful to the

officers/branchesanditspayment.13. Issueofincomecertificatestoofficers/employees.14. AllotmentofGovernmentquartersanditsancillarywork.15. Work relating to applications of officers/employees for enrolment of membership in

libraryandcreditsocieties.16 Work relating to ‘No Objection’ certificates for passports to the employees of the

Department.17. Paymentofbillsforfacilities(suchastea,coffee,refreshments)availabletotheHon’ble

MinistersandofficersoftheDepartment.18. Workrelatingtoissueofidentitycardstoofficers/employeesoftheDepartment.19. Allworkrelatingtostores.20. Purchase of computers for all the employees of RevenueDepartment (proper) and its

subordinate offices and all work relating to budgetary provisions and purchase ofcomputersanditsrepairinganditssparepartsanditsancillarywork.

Ch‐Branch

1. Landacquisitionforrailways.(alldistricts)2. Landacquisitionforco‐operativehousingsocieties(alldistricts).3. In other cases, all the work of Land acquisition for the following districts for any

acquiringinstitution(exceptGIDC,ONGC,Departments/boards)CorporationsofCentralGovernment/GujaratHousingBoard/public/privatecompanies.

1. Gandhinagar 2. Surendranagar 3. Amreli 4. Bhavnagar 5. Rajkot 6. Jamnagar 7. Junagadh 8. Porbandar 9. Kachchh 10. Kheda 11. Anand 12. Dahod 13. Panchmahal 14. Sabarkantha 15. Banaskantha.4. To create/ cancel/ extend, period of establishment/ posts for land acquisition in

districts.5. AllocationofvehiclestoLandAcquisitionOfficers.

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6. Provisionforgrant,allocationetc.forLandAcquisitionOfficers.7. Inspectionoflandacquisitionoffices.8. Workofabovematters/applications/primaryinquiryindistricts.9. Workofabovemattersandcourtmattersindistricts.10. Workofauditreportsontheabovemattersindistricts.11. Otherworksarisingfromabovedistricts.

Chh–Branch

1. Allmatters in relation to implementation of the Gujarat Agricultural Land Ceiling Act,1960.

2. Workofcollectionandcallingofstatisticalinformationofconcernedmonthly/quarterlyperiodof‘J’BranchonclosureofstasticalBranch.Besidesthis,‘J’Branchcanreviewsuchreturns and change the format as per administrative need and for any new item ifstatisticaldataistobecalledandcollected,itcandosomonthly/quarterly/annuallyhalfyearlyinprescribedforms.

3. BombayPartnershipandDebtTenureAbolitionAct,1950.4. BombayOwnershipTenureAbolitionAct,1950.5. BombayTalukdariTenureAbolitionAct,1949.6. BombayPanchmahalMevasiTenureAbolitionAct,1949.7. BombayParganaandKulkarniVatanAbolitionAct,1950.8. BombayVatvaVajifdariRightsabolitionAct,1950.9. BombaySaranjamjagirandPoliticalAwardabolitionRules,1952.10. BombayJatInamAbolitionAct,1952.11. BombayMergedAreaStaticTenureAbolitionAct,1953.12. BombayMergedArea(BarodaMulgiras)TenureAbolitionAct,1953.13. BombaymergedareaBarodaVatanabolitionAct,1953.14. Bombaymergedareamatadaritenure.15. BombayOkhaMandaliSalamiTenureAbolitionAct,1954.16. BombayMergedAareaandRegionsJagirTenureAbolitionAct,1954.17. Bombay’sGujaratandKonkan’sRaiyatInamAbolitionAct,195418. BombaySubjectUsefulInamAbolitionAct,195419. BombayMergedAreaMisc.InamAbolitionAct,1955.20. BombayBandhijamaUdhadandUgadiaTenureAbolitionAct,1959.21. GujaratremnanttenureabolitionAct,1963.22. SagbaraandMevasiEstate(OwnershipRights)AbolitionAct,1962.23. DevesthanInamAbolitionAct,1964.24. GujaratLandTenureAbolition(Amend)Act,196525. RaiyatusefulChakariyatLand(otherthanZBranchmatters)26. Court/litigationworkofabovelandtenureabolitionlaws.

D–Branch

1. PreparationofSelectionlist. (1) Promotion toMamlatdar fromDeputyMamlatdar cadre and first appointment

thereunder. (2) Promotion to Deputy Collector , Class‐I from Mamlatdar, class‐II and first

appointmentthereunder.2. Appointment: (1) Direct recruitMamlatdars class‐II:Posting, transfer, trainingandcompletionof

probationaryperiod.3. PayFixation: (1) SteppingupofMamlatdar/Dy.CollectorCadre.

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(2) Matters of higher pay scales in cases of Dy. Mamlatdar to Mamlatdar, StenoGrade‐IItoGradeIcadre,fromMamlatdartoDeputyCollectorCadre.

4. Returns: (1) Preparationof returns for theposts tobe filled forprobationaryMamlatdarof

DistrictRecruitment,AmendmentsinRecruitmentRules.5. PublicationofSenioritylist: (1) PublicationofSenioritylistofMamlatdarCadre. (2) MaintainingofrosterregistersofMamlatdarandDy.Collectors.6. CasualleaveofCollectorsandleavingheadquarters: (1) SanctioningofcasualleaveofCollectorsandpermissiontoleaveheadquarters. (2) ProposedmonthlytourprogrammesofCollectors.7. JoiningService: (1) JoiningpreviousserviceofMamlatdarandDeputyCollectorCadres.8. ProblemsofAssociation: (1) ProblemsofMamlatdars’Association.9. AppointmentofRosterContactOfficer.10. Collection of information of S.C, S.T, SEBC and Physically handicapped candidates for

direct recruitment and promotion in Department under Department and allCollectorates.

11. Aftercollecting frombranches, this information issent toSocialWelfare(Social justiceandempowerment)Department,GADandTribalDdevelopmentDept.

12. Toensurethatdistrictofficerscomplywiththerules.13. Toprovidenecessaryguidancetodistrictofficers.14. Work of annual Inspection to ensure that roster registers are maintained in

Collectorates/HeadsofDepartments.15. To take necessary action on representations made by S.C, S.T, SEBC and physically

handicappedemployeesandtheirrecognizedassociations.16. ReviewofworkloadofMamlatdarcadre.17. FixingratesofP.T.A.allowancestoMamlatdarandDy.Collectorcadres.19. ActionplanofMamlatdarCadre–II.20. PermissionofadvancedstudytoprobationaryMamlatdars.21. SanctioningofdeemeddatestoMamlatdars/Dy.Mamlatdarcadres.22. Action on recommendation on annual reports of Commissioners for S.C and S.T. of

GovernmentofGujarat.

D‐1Branch

1. Transfer, appointments etc., of Dy. Collectors and Mamlatdars. (except firstappointmentsonpromotion)

2. ReappointmentofretiredDy.Collectors/Mamlatdars.3. RevenueDepartmentExaminations. (1) Sub‐ServiceDepartmentalExaminationRules1071. (2) LowerRevenueQualifyingExaminationRules(LRQE) (3) HigherRevenueQualifyingExaminationRules(HRQE) (4) RevenueLowerGradeExaminationRules(RLSE) (5) RevenueHigherGradeExaminationRules(RHSE)4. Sanctioningleave/joiningtimeofDy.Collector/Mamlatdars.5. Maintainingchargereport,indexcardetc.ofDy.Collector/Mamlatdars.6. CasesofSuperannuation/VRSandprematureretirementofDy.Collector/Mamlatdars.7. PreparationofCivillist.8. SendingondeputationRevenueofficersandprescribingtheirpayandothertermsfor.

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9. CertificateunderG.C.S.R.10. PartialandfinalwithdrawalfromGPFtoRevenueofficers.11. Miscellaneousworksuchascallingofstatementsofappointmentoneveryquarterfrom

CollectorsandsubmitmonthlystatementtotheMinistersoftransferofMamlatdars.12. Tomakebudgetprovisionforpurchasesofvehiclestoregularrevenueofficerssuchas

Collector,PrantOfficer,TalukaMamlatdarandallocationofgranttotheCollectorforthispurpose.

13. Matters of G.P.F. of All India Administrative Service Offices under control of theDepartment.

14. Publicationof seniority listof state level cadreofDeputyMamlatdarandwork relatedcourtcasesthereof.

15. PayfixationofofficersofMamlatdars/DeputyMamlatdarcadreondeputation.16. PermissionforhigherstudiestoMamlatdarsandDeputyCollectors. 17. RelievingMamlatdarsandDeputyCollectorsfortraining.18. IssuesofDy.CollectorAssociation(GAScadre).

D‐2Branch

1. ConfidentialReportsofofficersofthelevelsofMamlatdarsandrelatedwork. (1) Maintenanceofconfidentialreports. (2) Callingofconfidentialreport‐review.

(3) Procedurefordecidingrepresentationforadverseremarksmadeinconfidentialreport.

(4) Communication regarding high court matter for C.R. and appearing in HighCourts.

(5) Casespendingofeffiencybarinoldpayscales.(6) (A)ProvidingofConfidentialReportsforDPCforpromotionfromMamlatdarto

DeputyCollectorcadre. (B) Providingofup‐to‐date files of ConfidentialReports fornomination to IAS

fromAdditionalCollectorsandsubmittingnecessaryrecords.(7) Call for names of reporting officers and reviewing officers for missing

ConfidentialReportsofpreviousyears,contactingthemandcompletethework.2. Sending of files of ConfidentialReports forhigherpay scales andother administrative

reasonsindifferentdistricts/officersDepartments.

G‐Branch

1. GrantofanytypeofGovernmentlandfreeofcharge,revenuefeeorontokenrentundersection32and32‐AofLandRevenueRules,1972.

2. Fixingofvillagesites.3. Mattersrelatingtopastureland4. Revenue‐Kotarlands.5. Pond‐sitelands.6. River‐bedlands.7. Kharland8. Grantofbrackishwaterlandforrearingofaquaculture/fisheries.9. Togrant land forS.no. (2) to (8) foranypurpose(other thanMajor Industries(except

SaltIndustries))withoutoratlowrate,revenuefree,tokenrentorlease.10. Toassignlandforcremation&cemetery(Graveyard)11. To allocateor grant land forvillage siagainst the amountdeposited inGovernmentby

sellingorauctionoftheVillagesite(Gamtal)plotstoVillagePanchayats.12. TovestGovernmentlandwithPanchayat.13. TotakebackvestedlandofPanchayattoGovernmentinPublicinterest.14. To take back with Government, the land vested with the Panchayats for violation of

termsandconditions.

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15. Toassignland(includingNo.2,3,10) undersection38oftheBombayLandRevenueCode1879.

Gh‐Branch

1. LandAcquisitionAct,1984–mattersrelatedtopolicyandinterpretation.2. LandacquisitionforGIDC(alldistricts).3. Landacquisitionforpubic/privatecompanies(alldistricts)4. LandacquisitionforONGC(alldistricts)5. LandacquisitionforCentralGovernment,BoardsandCorporations(foralldistricts).6. LandacquisitionforGujaratHousingBoard(alldistricts)andco‐operativesocieties.7. Land acquisition for other acquiring institution (except railway) in the following

districts: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Narmada, Rajpipla, Navsari, Dang‐Ahwa, Surat,

MahesanaandPatan.8. Workofpreliminaryinquiryforapplicationsarisingfromdistrictsintheabovematters.9. Courtcasesarisingfromabovemattersanddistricts.10. Workofauditreportarisingfromabovematters.11. Otherworksarisinginthesemattersfromabovedistricts.

H‐Branch

1. MattersrelatedtosurveyofIndiamaps.2. Issuesrelatedto“boundarymarks’andinter‐stateboundary.3. Establishment matters of office of Settlement Commissioner and Directorate of Land

Records.4. IssuesofSurveyandSettlement.5. Issuesofcitysurvey.6. Workofagriculturalcensus.7. All matters of drafting of five year plans and annual plans in office of heads of

departmentunderadministrativecontrolanditsreview.

H‐1Branch

1. Implementationofrules‐regulationsofStampActandrelatedrules.2. Implementationofrules‐regulationsofRegistrationAct.3. Implementation of Disturbed Areas Act for restriction on transfer of immovable

properties.4. Workofentireestablishmentofstampandregistration.5. Budgetwork,FiveYearPlan,Audit.6. GujaratbudgetslegislativeAssemblywork,resolutionsandassurances.7. Monitoringofprincipalincome.

H‐2Branch

1. Workrelatingtolandrecordcomputerization(LND‐11)2. Establishmentoflandrecordcomputerization.3. Landrecordcomputerization.4. Landrecordcomputerization–witharequesttoallocatebudgetgrant.5. AncillaryworktoinformationtechnologyProgramme.

J‐Branch

1. WorkofModernizationandMaintenanceofrecordsofrights(VillageFormNo.6)anditsancillaryVillageFormNo.7/12it.

2. Section58(1)ofTransferofpropertyAct.3. MamlatdarCourtAct.4. Land granted for agricultural use under GRDI‐1‐3‐1960 and land of new tenure

regrantedundervariouslandtenureabolitionAct

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A. Conversion of land from new tenure to old tenure and permission forsale/changeoftermsandconditions.

B. Casesofviolationoftermsandconditions.C. Grantofpermissionforexchangeoflandofnewtenure.

5. BombayPreventionofFragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingsAct,1947.6. EstablishmentofGujaratRevenuetTribunalandmatterrelatedtoit.7. TheGuardianandWardsAct,1890.8. Allworksundersection73‐AAofGujaratLandRevenueCode.9. Revision/appealagainstactionundersection73AA,73AAofLRC9A. Information relating to letters of MLA/MPS/ Lok Darbar/ Parivartan Cell and starred/

unstarredquestions/AssuranceCommittee,pendingpensioncasesandclassificationoffiles.

10. TheGujaratCourtActWardsAct,1963.11. ContinuingestablishmentoflandschemeNo.6(LND‐8)andallworkofprimaryinquiry.12. Work of collection and compilation of statistical information of monthly/quarterly

statementsofJ‐Branchaftertheclosureofstastisticslbranch.Inaddition,‘J’branchshallverifythestatementsandasperadministrativeconvenience/necessitymakenecessarychangesinit.Ifanystatisticaldataistobecalled/collecteditshallprescribetheformatandobtainmonthly/quarterly/yearly/halfyearlystatements.

Z‐Branch

1. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandAct,1948.2. SaurastraGharkhed,SettlementofTenancy,andAgriculturalLandOrdinance,1949.3. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalland(VidarbhRegionandKutchArea)Act,1958.4. BombayInam(Kutcharea)AbolitionAct,1958.5. SaurashtraLandReformAct,1951.6. SaurashtraBarkhaliAbolitionAct,1951.7. SaurashtraEstateEarningAct,1952.8. Bombay(Saurashtraarea)AghatandLicenseAbolitionAct1959.9. SaurastraArea:Chav‐Rawda‐Ubhadrightsland.10. GujaratPatelVatanAbolitionAct,1961.12. BombayKanishkaGamVatanAbolitionAct,1959.13 StipendiaryPatelaiLandmatters14. RayaniTenurelandofBanaskanthaandSabarkantha.15. Establishmentundervarioustenures(onlyofconcernedbranch)16. Workofwritingoffduesofoldstates(SaurashtraandKutcharea)17. WorkofcoordinationofinformationoflandimprovementAct18. AllotmentofvehiclestoDy.Collectors,Landreform/tenancyappeal.

K‐Branch

1. Mattersofnon‐agriculturalpermission.2. Matters of implementation of ribbon control and construction rules and regulation of

unauthorizedconstruction.3. MattersofleasingoutGovernmentlandtosaltIndustry.4. Disposaloflandoffarmyard.5. Federallands(GrantoflandtoCentralGovernment)6. BhoodanandGramdan.7. MinesandMineralsandrelatedIndustries‐correspondencewithMinesDepartment.8. WorkofSolvencyCertificate.9. Policyonrateofnon‐agricultureassessmentandancillarymatters.10. TreasuryTollAct,1879.11. DangsDevelopmentCouncil,DangDistrictReservefundandDangsloanfund.12. Taxonagricultureincome.

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13. Sharesoninheritanceonagri.land.14. Taxontobacco.15. CapitationTaxes.

L‐Branch

1. EncroachmentonGovt.landandmattersrelatedtoit.2. Increaseinmapmeasure(MapniVadharo).3. Actionundersection37(A)5ofLRCforabolitionofrightofwayofpublic.4. Encroachmentonwaterbodies.5. IssueofSanadtobeneficiariesafterdereservationofforestland.6. Draftpapers/auditparaofabovematters.

L‐1Branch

1. RehabilitationofdisplacedpersonsfromWestPakistan.2. Saleandadministrationofacquiredandnon‐acquiredevacueeproperty.3. RecoveryofloanfromoldBurmaevacuees.4. RehabilitationofIndiansrepatriatedfromMozambique,Burma,Ugandaetc.5. AppealsundertheDPCRAct,1954.6. TheAdministrationofEvacueePropertyAct,1950.7. (1) Competentauthority. (2) Appellateauthority. (3) Enemyproperty undertheEvacueeInterestSeparationAct,1951.8. Policymattersofevacuees.9. Caseofevacueepropertyatdistrictlevel.10. PetitionsfiledinGujaratHighCourtagainstorderofCollector.11. WorkrelatedtoGovernmentbuildingproperty(evacueeproperty)12. IssueofallotmentoflandforSardarnagarTownshipnearAhmedabadcityinrespectof

rehabilitationofdisplacedpersonsfromWestPakistan.(1) Saleofopenplot.(2) Policyandguidanceforregularizationofencroachmentmadeonopenplots.(3) MattersrelatingtoGRDt.23‐04‐1992.(4) Assemblyquestions.(5) ReferenceofPublicLiaison,LokDarbarandVigilanceCommission.(6) Regularizationofviolationoftermsandconditions.

13. Continuationofestablishmentofrehabilitationofdisplacedpersons.14. ReconciliationBranch.15. Auditparas.16. AppropriationAccounts.17. PublicAccountsCommittee.18. ActionPlan.19. WakafBoard.20. SindhuSettlementBoard.21. Allco‐ordinationmatters.22. Alllandrevenuemattersincludinglandrevenuepolicyanditsinterpretation.23. Regionalchanges:DivisionofDistricts/Talukas/Prants.24. Declarationofrevenuevillage.25. Landre‐grants.

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26. KhedutPothi.27. Revenuerecoverycertificates.28. DelegationofpowerstoPanchayat.29. Irrigationrates.30. RevenueAccountsManual.31. Landrevenue‐budget/grant.32. Auditparas/draftparasofabovematters.33. Work of co‐ordination of amendments in Land Revenue Rules and Revenue Accounts

Manual.34. Mattersofverificationofrightsoflandundersection37(2)ofLRC.

M‐Branch

1. DepartmentalinquiryagainstClassI&IIgazettedofficersofrevenuecadre,MamlatdarsandDy.Collectors.Aftercompletionofpreliminary inquiryofallegationsbyrespectivebranches, obtain the opinion of Gujarat State Inquiry Commission. On acceptance ofrecommendationsoftheCommissionbyGovernment,initiateDepartmentalInquiry.

2. Representationonrevisionapplicationsforpunishmentimposedonaboveofficers.3. Workofsuitlodgedincourtagainstordersofpunishment.4. Actionofcriminaloffenceagainstaboveofficers.5. ComplaintsformattersexceptsubjectsallottedtootherbranchesofDepartmentagainst

officersmentionedin(1)abovebyGujaratStateVigilanceCommission.6. Complaintsagainstemployeesfornon‐gazettedofficersofdistrictestablishmentwhoare

involvedincomplaintsalongwithgazettedofficers.7. Action for suspension of officers of class I and IImentioned in (1) and (2) above and

theirreinstatementinservice.8. WorkofselectioncommitteemeetingforpromotionclassI&IIandprovideinformation

ofpendingdepartmental inquiryagainst thembeforegrantofpermissioncrossingE.B.pension,retirementetc.

9. ProcideinformationofdepartmentalinquiryforreconsiderationofofficersofclassI&IItodeicdewhethertocontinueinserviceafter50and55years.

10.Assemblyquestionsarisingfromdepartmentalinquiryagainstofficersshownin(1)&(2)above.

11. Provide informationofpendingdepartmental inquiryagainstofficersofclass I& II forGAD.

12. Co‐ordinationoflettersreceivedfromvigilancecommission.13. Priliminary inquiry of officers of Indian Administrative Services related to Revenue

Department.14. WorkofgettinginformationinreturnseveryyearofpropertyheldbyofficersofclassI

andIIofRevenueCadre.15. Sanctionforpurchaseofmovableand immovablepropertyforofficersshowninabove

(1)and(2)underGujaratStateServiceandconductRules1971.

N‐Branch

1. Mainsubjectisestablishmentofnon‐gazettedcivilserviceemployees.2. Deputationtoforeignserviceofnon‐gazettedcivilservicesemployees.3. RecruitmentRules(fornon‐gazettedcivilservants)4. PayfixationtocivilservantsofclassIII&IV.5. Absorption6. LikelydateofRevenuequalifyingexam.7. Appeals except departmental action not falling in purview of Gujarat Civil Service

Tribunal.

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8. Creation of gazetted and non‐gazetted establishment for officers of District/ Prant/Taluka (exceptestablishment tobecreatedandcontinued forSpl.worksof concerneddepartment.)

9. Sanctioning of association (for non‐gazetted establishment and resolutions passed bysuchassociations)

10. Leaves(non‐gazettedestablishment)11. Delegationofpowers/rights(exceptdepartmentalinquiry)12. Joiningofservice(breakinservice)13. Correctionofbirthdate.14. Inter‐districttransferofnon‐gazettedemployeesindistrictestablishment.15. Othermattersrelatedtonon‐gazetteddistrictcivilservants.16. MattersrelatedtoDistrictemployees‐librarymatters.17. Suretybondofnon‐gazettedestablishmentofdistrict.18. Governmentbuildings,officesandchoraunderRevenueDepartment.19. Writtenmaterials(Collectorates)20. Furnitures(forCollectorates)21. Telephoneequipments.22. Departmentcouncilforrevenuestaff(non‐gazetted)23. IssuesofKotwalsunderRevenueDepartment.24. Trainingtonon‐gazettedrevenuestaff.25. Directrecruitment/appointment/transferindeputyMamlatdarcadres.26. Appointmentoncompassionategroundinspecialcases.27. Legal matters arising in subjects mentioned on above (1) to (25) and also LAQ,

assurancesandrelatedbudgetarymatters.28. Allworksofcitizen’scharter.29. AllworksofadministrativeestablishmentofofficeofRevenueInspectionCommissioner.

N‐1Branch

1. AppealonordersmadebyCollectorsregardingdisciplineandconductofnon‐gazettedemployees.

2. Issuesofdepartmentalinquiryagainstaboveemployees.3. Extensioninperiodofdepartmentalinquiryofaboveemployees.4. Sanctioningofsuspensionallowance.5. CivilSuits,Writpetitionofdepartmentalinquiryofnon‐gazettedemployees.6. Grantofadvanceforhousebuildingandpurchaseofvehicleofgazettedandnongazetted

employees.7. All work related to pension of revenue non‐gazetted employees, Mamlatdars and Dy.

Collectorsofdistrictestablishment.8. CountingofserviceinPakistanofemployeesofcadresofMamlatdarandDy.Collector.9. Issuesofoldpayallowances,residence,medicalallowance,C.D.S.andnon‐receiptofpay

slipsontimeofgazetted&nongazettedemployees.10. ChargeallowancestoMamlatdarsandDy.Collector.11. TribalallowanceandDangallowance.12. Purchaseanddisposalofsurplusmilitaryhutmentsandtents.13. IssueofNoCforpassports.14. IssuesofmisappropriationofGovermentfunds.15. MattersofGroupInsuranceSchemeofdistrictrevenueestablishment.16. Allowances,Speciapayetc.17. MattersrelatedtoGPF(includinginheritancecertificate)18. CertificatesforVRS.

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19. Reappointmentduetoretirement,resignationetc.20. Allmatterstobeconsideredunderdisciplineandconduct. 21. AllworksofchangeasperofficeorderDt.11‐08‐1989.22. RepresentationagainstadverseremarksmadeinCRs.

Th‐Branch

1. Toprovideforbudgetandcoordinationofbudgetwork.2. Toget8monthly,9monthlyand10monthlyrevisedestimatespreparedandsanctioned.3. Actionforreappropriationandsurrenderofsavings.4. Distributionofprovision/grantofbudget.5. OutlineofactivitiesandbudgetdiscussionbyFinanceMinister.6. DetailsonestablishmentrequiredbyFDforbudget.7. Monitoringofexpenditureonnon‐planprovisions.8. Tallyofexpenditure.9. Auditobjections.10. Certificateforuseofgrant.11. Mattersauthorizedingrant.12. AppropriationAccountsGrant.13. MattersofotherbranchrelatingtoopeningofnewBudgetHead.14. OnclosureofTh‐4BranchallworksofTh‐4Branch,workoftallyingloansandworkof

tallyingconcernedheadsrelatedtotheDepartment(Expenditure,receiptandloan).15. Certificateofavailabilityoffundforadvances.16. Priorityregisters.

Th‐1Branch

1. PublicAccountsCommittee.2. AuditReport3. FinanceCommission4. AusterityandPolicymatters.5. EstimatesCommittee.6. SEBCCommittees,SCCommittee,STCommittee,NomadicanddenotifiedCastesand20

pointCommittee.7. Loanstoautonomousbodies,accountsandreviewofbudget.8. Regularizationofexcessexpenditure.9. OnclosureofTh‐5BranchallworksofTh‐5BranchshallbecarriedoutbyTh‐1Branch.

Th‐3Branch

1. Plan,co‐ordinationandreview.2. Performancebudgetandrelatedwok.3. GeneralAuditPara.4. InspectionreportandauditPara.5. PlanframeandPlanestimates.6. Allworkrelatingtopreparingrevisedestimatesandallocationofgrant.7. InspectionParas.

S‐1Branch

1. Stepsforprovidingfodderandcattlereliefduringscarcity.2. Estimatedrequirementoffodder‐cattlefeedforscarcity/semiscarcity.3. Banontransportofgrassinter‐state.4. Reliefinrailwayfreightfortransportofgrassduringscarcity.5. Availabilityandprocurementofgrassofforestdepartment.6. Policyofmarketingofgrass.7. Sanctioningoftransportcontractfortransportationofgrass. 8. Constitutionofgrasspurchasecommittee.

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9. Sanctionforestablishmentofscarcityreliefanditsancillarywork.10. Auditparaofestablishmentduringscarcity.11. Seedtagavi12. Annualadministrationreportofscarcitywork.13. ConsultationwithNWWSKalpsarDepartmentandR&BDepartmentforcreationonof

technicalestablishmentforscarcityrelief.14. ReferencesofMLA/MPregardingscarcity.15. Othermattersrelatingtograssafterdeclarationofscarcity.16. Watersupplywork.

S‐2Branch1. DeclarationofScarcity2. StartingofGramRahatRojgariYojana.3. Startingofscarcityreliefworks. 4. Visitofcentralteamforscarcity/preliminarywork.5. Scarcitycontingencyplan.6. AdvancePlanningforScarcity.7. Sanctioningofestimatesofplanforreliefworks. 8. Purchaseofequipments,maintenance,storage,disposalandotherrelatedactivities.9. Scarcitysurvey,investigationunitprogress,reportandreview.10. Tribalareassub‐plan,reviewofemploymentinruralrelief.11. Landconservationdivision,Sub‐Division:Planmatters,progress,reportandreview.12. Complaints for relief works, distribution of other relief, Special investigation unit,

InquiryCommissionandrelatedmatters.13. Surprisecheckingofscarcityreliefworks.14. Scarcityindistricts–weekly/fortnightlyreportofleanagriculturalperiod.15. WeeklyreportofleanagricultureperiodscarcityfromofficeofDirectorofRelief.16. Weekly/fortnightlyreportsofrainfall/agricultureworkfromdistricts.17. Constitutionofvariousreliefcommitteesofstatelevel/Districtlevels/Talukalevels.18. Gratuitousrelief–NutritionProgramme.19. Stationery,furniture,telephoneconnectionsetcforscarcity/leanagriculturalperiod20. Landacquisitionforreliefworks.21. Publichealthmatters‐Scarcity/leanagriculturalperiod22. WeatherReports.23. Dailyandweeklyreportofweather.24. Presscuttingsrelatedtoscarcity/leanagriculturalperiod.25. Policyonwagesrates.26. Centralassistance(withrespecttomemorandumforscarcity)27. Rainyseasonpolicy,scarcityandendofleanagriculturalperiod.28. FortnightlyreportsofGovernment.29. IndianpeoplesfamineTrustFund.30. Droughtmanagementproject.31. AuditreportofDistrict/TalukaPanchayatforscarcityreliefworks.32. Audit reportsofDistrict/TalukaPanchayat for scarcityequipmentsandothermatters

relatedtoleanagriperiod.33. AuditparasofStateAccountantGeneralunderallocationsofsubjects.34. Court matters, civil suits and payment of amount as per decree under allocation of

subjects.35. Work of Assmebly/ Parliamentary questions, notices, motions, assurances etc. as per

allocationofsubjects.36. Applicationswith remarksofGovernor/ChiefMinister/Ministers in letters/notesas

perallocationofsubjects. 37. Correspondence of MPs/ MLAs/ Presidents of District/Taluka Panchayats as per

allocationofsubjects.

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38. Paymentofcashdolesinscarcityaffectedareas.39. Policyofcashdolepayment40. Fixingofpolicyofpaymentofwageratesasperwork.41. Arrangementfordrinkingwater/sheds,fixingwageratesforlaborersinreliefworksin

scarcityworks.42. ConstitutionofCommitteeforscarcityworks.43. Anavari.

S‐3Branch1. Allworksofdisastermanagement.2. Matters of policy for disaster and natural calamity with Central Government & State

Government.3. All policymatters related to flood, heavy rains, storms, earth quake, unseasonal rains

andothertragicdisasters.4. QuestionsofAssembly/Parliamentregardingdisastermanagement.5. Policymattersforrescue,reliefandrehabilitation.6. Estimates Committee and audit Report for flood, heavy rains, storms and natural

disaster.7. Standardofassistance incaseofdeath,cashdoles tovictimsofnatural calamityofall

districtsofstate.8. RehabilitationofrefugeesofIndia‐PakistanWar1971.9. WorkofauditparaofBranch–AssemblyCommittee.10. Workofcourtcasesinrespectofnaturalcalamities.11. AllworksrelatedtoestablishmentofofficeofDirectorofReliefandDirector,Voluntary

Organizations.12. Opening up of all control rooms from State levels to Taluka levels, creation of

establishmentforcontrolroomandmattersarisingfromcontrolrooms.13. Allworkrelatingtotelephone,hotlineandwirelessstations.14. Purchase of all articles for office under control of Branch, and subscription to

newspapersandmagazines.15. Purchaseofvehiclesfornaturalcalamities–repairworksetc.16. Mattersrelatedtorescueworkintheeventofearthquake.

S‐4Branch1. Rehabilitationofvictimsofriots,movements,strikes,accidents,shipbreak,eventsoffire

etcandmattersrelatedtopolicyofreliefthereof.2. Various relief committees at State, District and Taluka levels for heavy rains, floods,

storm,riotsetc.3. AllotmentofSeniorOfficerstoaffecteddistricts.4. Workofmeetingofvariouscommitteesrelatedtostatelevelreliefandrehabilitation.5. FortnightlyreporttotheGovernoronnaturalcalamities,accidents,movementsetc.6. Natural calamities (except scarcity) riots,movements, accidents: notice of short term

questionsofLokSabha/RajyaSabha.7. Natural calamities (except scarcity) audit reports ofTalukaPanchayats andPanchayat

RajyaSamiti.8. AssuranceCommittee.

AwardBranch1. Work of obtaining sanction of Government after verification of market value of land

beingacquiredunderLandAcquisitionAct.

ExaminationUnitBranch1. All work of conducting Department examination of officers of direct recruitment of

revenuecadre‐IIIandClassI&II. (1) GujaratHigherrevenuequalifyingExamination. (2) LowerrevenuequalifyingExamination. (3) RevenueHigherGradeExamination.

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ResettlementandreconstructionBranch

1. Advanceplanningformeetingthedisasters.2. Framepolicyforresettlementandreconstructions,Designplansthroughadministrative

andfieldstaffandimplementthem.

CashBranch

1. Work of salary and allowances and other payments of officers/ employees of theDepartment.

2. Maintenanceofservicebooksofofficers/employeesoftheDepartment.3. Preparationofbudgetestimates/revisedestimatesofDepartment.

RecordBranch

1. Workrelatingtorecords.2. Preparationofbook,circulars,digests,updatingandancillarymatters.3. WorkoflibraryoftheDepartment.4. Workofsub‐recordsofGAD.5. Purchase of law books and publications, magazines and other publications for use of

Department,Branchesanditspayment.

RegistryBranch

1. Enter posts, applications and other papers received in theDepartment in register anddelivertoconcernedbranches.DispatchofPostsfromDepartment

2. Scanning of posts/applications received in the department and dispatch to concernedbranchesbyIWDMS.

Hon.ChiefMinister’sReliefFund

1. RecieptofdonationsunderHon’bleChiefMinistersReliefFunds.2. AssistancetobepaidincaseofaccidentstakingplaceinoroutsideState.3. Receiving of donation for relief funds of the Hon’ble Chief Minister and alll related

matters.

ATVTCell

1. MonitoringofTalukaJansevaKendra2. Co‐OrdinationbetweenStateLaveltodistrictlevelOfficer’s3. OrganisationoftrainingrelatedATVT4. CompliationofGRregardingATVTSchems5. Publicationof Manual.& various services&schemesincludinginJSK6. OnlineMonitoringofATVTWebsite7. TobeingallcitizencentricservicerenderedbyvariousGovt.agenciestothecitizenona

singleplatform.8. Planning&implementationworkrelatedATVT9. MonitoringofTalukaSankalan&FariyadSamitee10. Co‐Ordination,implementing&monitoringwork.11. Co‐OrdinationwithStatelevelDepartmentRegardingATVT.

PrimaryInquiry/Monitoring/LitigationCell

1. Department’sallworkrelatedPrimaryInquiryfrom24/07/2009.2. Head of the Department Under Revenue Department‐ employee, officer’s complain &

letters,applicationrelatedwork.3. Compilation of Applicaions and Complaints received by RIC and other branches of

RevenueDepartment’sco‐ordinationworkofApplicationreceived4. Co‐ordinationworkofprimaryinspectioninDepartment’sHeadOffice&RIC/Branches

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Chapter 3

HeadofDepartmentsunderRevenueDepartment

1. RevenueInspectionCommissioner(RIC):

RevenueInspectionCommissioneristheHeadoftheDepartment.Inaddition,heis ex‐officio Secretary by virtue of his office. Inspection of offices of Revenue andPanchayat relating to Revenue Work of the State is being carried out by RIC as perprescribedprogramme.TheCommissionercarriesoutmonthlyreviewofrevenueworkoftheCollector.Moreover,reviewworkisbeingcarriedoutbyconveningzonalmeetingofCollectors.Afterdispatchofinspectionnotestotherespectiveofficesforcompliance,Memo reading is done and instructions are issued for rectification of deficiencies. Inordertoensurethatrevenueworkiscarriedoutasperrulesandlaws,specialrevenuetraining is imparted to revenue officers/ employees. This includes implementation ofvarious important Acts. In order to enhance efficiency of officers of revenue work,conferenceofMamlatdars,PrantOfficersandCollectorsareconvenedperiodically.

Revenue Inspection Commissioner 

  

 Addl. Collector (Vigilance Cell) 

Dy. Mamlatdar Clerk Cum Typist Peon Cum Driver 

Dy. Collector (Inspection) (Inspection and office 

administration) 

  

Mamlatdar (Inspector) Batch‐ I 

Dy. Mamlatdar Clerk Typist 

Mamlatdar (Inspection) Batch‐2 

Dy. Mamlatdar Clerk Typist 

Mamlatdar (Inspection) Batch‐3 

Dy. Mamlatdar Clerk cum Typist 

Mamlatdar (Primary Inquiry) 

Dy. Mamlatdar 

Clerk Typist Driver Peon 

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2. CommissionerofLandReforms.

Since speedy implementation of Land Reformmeasures is very important, theGovernmenthassetupspecialenforcementmachineryundercontrolof theCollectors.However,inordertoguide,superviseandinspectCollectorsandAgri.Commissionandmachineryattachedwithlandreformsworkingindistricts,theGovernmenthascreatedapostofCommissionerofLandReformandEx‐officioSecretary,havingjurisdictionoverentire State, who looks after planning and proper implementation of Agricultural andUrbanLandCeilingAct.AsaSecretary,hehelps theGovernment in implementationofLand Reforms Act and deciding matters pending under Urban Land (Ceiling andRegulation)Act1976(RepealAct).

To direct, supervise and inspect work of Commissioner of Land Reforms forimplementationofvariouslandreformActsandtosuperviseplanningschemesof landreforms,heishelpedbyAssistantCommissionerofLandReformsandsubordinatestaff.

He implements provisions of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural lands Act,1948(modified),GujaratAgriculturallandCeilingAct,1960andotherlandreformActs.

For effective implementation of land reform provisions, updating of record ofrights is a prerequisite. To this end, there are right of record groups (including tribalareasgroups)ofsubordinatestaffconsistingof7Dy.Mamlatdarsand20CircleOfficersunderMamlatdarsinthedistricts.Thegroupsinspectvillagerecordsandtakestepsforits updation. It aims to ensure providing correct picture of possession of records,occupation of tenancy and true position of agriculture. For disposal of cases underBombay Tenancy andAgricultural lands Act, 1948, agriculture commission isworkingwith subordinate staff at Taluka levels. Similarly for implementation of GujaratAgricultural Land Ceiling Act, 1960 (modified) and for deciding cases arising from it,AgricultureCommissionsareworkingwithsubordinatestaffatTalukalevels.

3. SettlementCommissionerandDirectorofLandRecords.

1. ObjectivesofLandRecords: (A) Survey and Settlement, the measurement of pot hissa, recommendation of

assessment,improvementandpreparationofrecordsanditsupkeepandactivitiesofalltypessurveysininterestofthestatesuchas– (1) Landacquisitionand (2) Fixinggeneralboundary.

(B) Providingcopiesofrecords. (C) Consolidationofagriculturallandholdings. (D) AdviseGovernmentinrespectofsurveyandsettlement. (E) Imparttrainingtorevenueofficersinsurveyandsettlement.

2. Settlement Commissioner and Director of Land Records is the head of theDepartment. He prepares and implements schemes under control of the StateGovernment.Thedepartmentconsistsoffieldorganizationandheadquarters.Theheadoffice is responsible for guidance and control in activities of regional offices. AtheadquartersinGandhinagar,thereisanestablishmentoftheDy.Director,LandRecord(General), Dy. Director (Land Records), Dy. Director (Consolidation), Dy. Director(Inspection),6OfficeSuperintendents,oneAccountsOfficerandOneAsst.ConsolidationOfficer.FieldOfficersincludeDy.Director,LandRecords,Superintendent(LandRecords)andSuperintendent (LandRecordscumConsolidationOfficer),District Inspectors,City

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Survey Superintendent, Assistant Consolidation Officers, Inquiry Officers and SurveyMamlatdars.

ThisOfficeimplementsspecialschemesforresurveyoflandsintribalandotherareas. For this purpose field organization includes SurveyMamlatdars. For this work,officesofSurveyMamlatdarareestablishedatValsad,Surat,Bharuch,Vadodara,Nadiad,GodhraandAhmedabad.Forrewritingoftornrecordsorpreparationofnewones,teamswork under District Inspector of Land Records. They are controlled and guided byconcernedDeputyDirectors,LandRecords.

Theschemeofconsolidationoflandholdingsisinprogressinsevendistrictsofthe state. In the field organization Superintendent, Land Records cum ConsolidationOfficerandDy.Director,LandRecordsatAhmedabad,Nadiad,Vadodara,Himmatnagar,Bharuch and Valsad are working as controlling officers. The scheme is beingimplemented by three Assistant Consolidation Officerswith a group of Surveyors andNimtandars.

4. Thein‐chargeofficeroftheDistrictisDistrictInspector,LandRecordsandheisin fact is the key person in land records administration. He helps the Collector in allrespectsofsurveyandlandrecords. It ishisdutytoupdateLandRecordsbyincludingchangesmadefromtimetotimeduetodivisionoflandbyacquisitionoflandforpublicpurpose,non‐agriculturalwork,civildecrees,etc.Hearrangesformeasurementduringwinterandsummer,estimateofyieldandchangesinrecordsduringrainyseason.

HescrutinizestechnicalworkofmaintenanceofcitysurveyofficesunderSurveySuperintendent and work of survey and classification carried out by his subordinatestaff.Hecarriesoutworkofrepairofboundarymarksofatleastonevillageineachcircleand inspection of record of right, tenancy and crop register. He is assisted byDistrictSurveyor, Taluka Surveyor, Pot Sissa Surveyor and Maintenance Surveyor andsubordinatestaffinthiswork.

Theschemeofvillagesitesurveyinvillagesexceedingpopulationof5000intheStatewasintroducedin1981‐82.ForthisofficesofCitySurveyMamlatdarswerepostedinAhmedabad,Mehsana,Bhavnagar,RajkotandSurat.ThisworkhasbeentransferredtoDistrictInspectors,LandRecordssince1‐4‐92.HisworkisbeingcontrolledandguidedbyconcernedDistrictSuperintendentLandRecordscumConsolidationOfficer.

5. It is imperative to preserve originalmeasurement and classification of recordscarefully. If this is not done, the record prepared at heavy cost and labour would beuseless.Speedyaction isneededtosave themfromtermitesandtokeepthemingoodcondition. So, a scheme is proposed to be implemented from 1981‐82. Study is beingconducted for preservation of record on the basis of national archives and Survey ofIndia.Atpresentthisrecordisbeingpreservedinbundlesofclothandironcaskets.

6. The work of inquiry in areas in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Citysurvey of 33T.P. Schemesof 23villages surrounding it is being carriedoutbyClass‐IofficersofUDP4UrbanDevelopmentSchemeunderLandRecordsDepartment.

7. In order to collect detail of plan schemes from all districts of the State andproduce quarterly progress report after verification and co‐ordination to theGovernmentandtopreparepointsof financialandphysical targetsof5yearplan,oneclass‐IIofficerandoneShirestedarinHeadofDepartmentaregivenadditionalduties.

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8. Head of the LandRecordsDepartment is LandRecord Superintendent andDy.Director, Land Records. He has under his control technical and administrativemanpower.DistrictInspector,LandRecords,CitySurveySuperintendent,InquiryOfficerand Assistant Amalgamation Officer for looking after special schemes. He has to tourtotal160daysinayear.

9. Land record department looks after variousworks such as original survey, re‐survey,certification,boundaryfixation,assessment,villagesitesurvey,citysurvey,landacquisition and upkeep of records etc. After formation of Gujarat State, manydevelopmentplanshavebeenlaunched.Alongwiththis,strengthofstaffhasalsobeenincreased. This department also imparts training toMamlatdars and Dy. Collectors insurvey and settlement Administrative section and training sections are active atDindayal Institute for Revenue Administration, Gandhinagar. Various trainings areimpartedtostaffoflandrecordoffice,circleofficer,directrecruitment,Dy.Collector,IASProbationeesetc.Specialemphasisisplacedontraininginlatestandmoderntechnologyandcomputerization.

4. InspectorGeneralofRegistrationandSuperintendentofstamps.

1. ImplementationofstampsAct

Stamp Act is an Act related to revenue receipt of the State. Some documentsrequire payment of Stamp Duty which is based on fundamental principles, wherebystampdutyistoberecordedonnatureoftransactions.

In short, the administration has to look into the transactionsmade under thedocuments. The main office of stamps at Gandhinagar is given the duty of effectiveimplementation of Stamp Act and to ensure that stamps of proper value have beenaffixedonalltypesofdocumentsexecutedinGujaratstateandthoseexecutedoutsideGujaratbutsubsequentlybroughtinGujarat.

Peoplehavetousestampsonvariousoccasionsandonvariousdocuments.Itispossible thatstampsof lowervalueareaffixedonagreements, certificates,documents,receipts,surveydeedseligibleforstampdutyunderStampActTheStampDepartmenthastobevigilanttopreventevasionofstampdutyduetoignoranceoflaworonaccountofotherreasons.Hence it isoneof themost importantworksofStampDepartmenttoimplementStampActstrictlyintheinterestofincomeoftheState.

(1) Supplyofnon‐judicialandjudicialstamps.

UnderRule8(1)(B)ofRulesofGovernmentof India,supplyanddistributionofstamps is under control of Superintendent of Stamps, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.Assistant Superintendent of Stamps at Ahmedabad has been appointed as a specialofficer forestimatingrequirementsofstampsoftreasuryandsubtreasuriesofGujaratState.Forthislocaldepothasbeenappointed,andnodalpointshasbeenconstitutedfortimelysupplyofstockofstampstoeachtreasuryandbranchdepotsandnecessarystockof stamps is supplied to each treasury and branch depots on time. Accordingly, otherimportantdutyofstampoffice is tomaintainsupplyofall typesofstampsforcateringdemandsoflocalandbranchesdepotsinthestate.

StampvendingworkintheStateisbeingdoneby(1)Stampvendorsbyvirtueoftheir office and (2) licensed stamp vendors. Two out of six counters under control ofHeadofficeof stampareworking inAhmedabadcity. From thesecounters stampsaresold topublicbyGovernment commercialbanks, localbodiesetc. onpayment in cash.

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Whereas for except for Ahmedabad city, for other districts of the State, non judicialstamps exceeding Rs. 2000 headed in transaction in the districts are sold throughtreasuryandsub‐treasuryoffices.UndernotificationofGRRDNo.GHM‐88/302/MSTP‐1086/318/HDt.3‐12‐88,thislimitofsalehavebeencancelledandnowthelicenseescansellstampofanyvalue.

Office of stamps at Ahmedabad supplies any urgent requirement of stampvendorsoflocaldepotandbranchdepartmentsfromitsownstock.

Forrefundofapprovedspoiledjudicialandnon‐judicialstampsbygeneralcourtsand District Collectors and for verification of statements of rebate issued to licencedstamp vendors by sub‐treasury, Asst. Stamp superintendent at Ahmedabad acts as acontrollingofficer.

The Head Office at Gandhinagar fixes stamp duty on documents presented foradjudicationofstampdutyunderIndianStampAct,1899andBombayStampAct,1958.Government officers certify documents presented after recovery of deficient duty andpenalty andgiven refundof spoiledandunused stampsandhe looks after allworkofadministrationofstamps.

ThepowertodestroyspoiledstampsbypeopleortreasuryisonlywiththeHeadstampoffice.

Under section 207 and 209 of the Gujarat Panchayat Act, 1993, provision hasbeenmadeinGujaratPanchayatActtoimposeadditionalstampdutyof15percentand20percentondocumentsbyTalukaPanchayatsandDistrictPanchayatsrespectivelyandunderGujaratAct10/1088,theGovernmentofGujaratunderarticles17,20,26,28,30,36, 45, 52 and 57 under section 3‐A of Bombay stamp Act has decided to imposeadditionalstampdutyof25percentof35percentbesidesthestampdutyasperrateinforceatthattimeimposableondocumentsfortransferofimmovablepropertyinurbanareas.

The Head office has the responsibility of verification of proper imposition ofstamp duty and recovery and thereafter distribution of between Districts and TalukaPanchayats.TheStampSuperintendentisworkingasanofficerofcoordinationoffiguresofstampsofwholeofGujaratStateandputinannualstatements.

(2) Reductioninrateofstampduty.

Thetotalrateofstampdutyininstrumentoftransferofimmovablepropertywas5.95 percentwhich was reduced to 4.90 percent. Thus the Government has providedreliefinstampdutyofstampof1.05%

(3) Rationalizationofratesofstampduty.

Therewere27differentratesofstampdutyinthestatewhichwerereducedtoonly 9 due to the implementation which it has become smooth and transparent andreductionindisputesandnumberofdocumentshasbeenincreasedconsiderably.

(4) Increaseinincomeofport,securityandcommodities.

UnderArticle24ofscheduledof1oftheBombayStampAct,1958astherewasafixedrateofRs.20before1‐4‐06forinstrumentsofdeliveryorderatports,therewasnoreceiptofstampdutyatallinthestate.Afteramendmentbroughtsince 1‐4‐06,therateof1%onimportedgoodsisinforce.

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(5) Reliefinstampduty.

Followingreliefisgrantedinrateofstampdutyintransactionsofsharesecuritiesandcommodities.

X UndernotificationofRDDt.12‐7‐60 from7‐6‐06underarticles5 (D)(A)(F)(G)andarticle39(A)(B)(C)(D)therateofstampdutyhasbeenreducedtoRs.1forRs.1,00,000oritspart.

X Under notification of R.D. Dt. 5‐10‐06, from 30‐8‐06 under articles 5(6) andarticles39(F)therateofstampdutyhasbeenreducedto20paiseforRs.10,000oritspart.

(6) Paymentofstampdutybyfrankingmachine.

Inordertochecksaleoffakeandbogusstampsinthestateandtomakeavailablepaymentofstampdutyeasilyfromthenearestplaceoftheirresidencetopublican important policy decision has been taken by the State Government forpaymentofstampdutybyfrankingmachinesthroughauthorizedbanksandco‐operative banks of ‘A’ class Audit for banking business u/s. 22 of BankingRegulation Act to the nationalized and scheduled banks. Under order of 18‐1‐2005, procedure has been fixed for use of franking machines and itsauthorization. Accordingly, licence for franking machines has been given tovariousbanksinthestate.

AsperprovisionoforderDt.12‐8‐99,106 licenceshavebeen issued toinstitutionsforpaymentofstampdutyforitsuseupto31‐1‐2008.

2. StampDepartment(Valuationmachinery).

AcceptingrecommendationsofGujaratTaxationInquiryCommission,theState Government has constituted stamp duty valuation machinery in view ofamendmentmadeinBombayStampActof1982to1985forincreasingincomeofstampduty.

(A) Recovery of stamp duty as per market value of the property inconveyancedeed.

Pursuant to the recommendation made for constituting machinery formakingthestructureoftaxsmoothanddynamicandtoremovedisparitymadebyGujaratTaxationInquiryCommission,anestablishmentinstampdepartmentofstampdutyvaluationmachineryconsistingexpertsofR&BDept.andRevenueOfficers has been set up whose head is Superintendent of Stamps. Readyreckonerispreparedbythismachineryandhandedovertoregistrationofficersof the state andamendmenthas beenmade for recoveryof stampduty as perapproximatemarketvalueofpropertyofinstrumentsoftransferofproperty.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the Commission, the StateGovernment has started preparing estimates of approximate market value ofvariousareasofurbanandruralareasstagewisebyvaluationmachinerysetupforvaluationofproperty in citieshavingpopulationofone lakh firstandmoreanditsareasofcomplexesintheState.

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since1‐5‐84.However, afterawritpetition filed inHon’bleGujaratHighCourtagainstimplementationofthisAct, thecourthadstayedimplementationofthisActfrom18‐12‐84andduetothatnoactioncouldbetakenbyCollectorsu/s32‐A of the Bombay Stamp Act.With the result, cases of 316 lakh documents forfixingmarketpriceofpropertywerependingbeforeDistrictCollectorsandofficeof Sub‐Registrar by November 1988. During this period, it was certified byGujaratHighCourtinverdictofSp.CivilApplication.No.1892/87,therightsforfixingmarketvalueu/s32‐AweredelegatedtoofficersoflevelofDy.Collectors.

For disposal of pending documents under section 32‐A of the BombayStamp Act 1958, power for disposal has been delegated to the Dy. Collectors,StampDutyValuationAdministrationundersection32‐A.Readyreckonerhavebeen prepared for market value of immovable property and it has beenimplementedsince1‐11‐99.

The powers to fixed market value under section 32‐A have beendelegated to total 28. Dy.Collectors of State. Inspection branch of valuationadministrationcheckswhethertheDy.CollectorsconducttheirworkaspertherulesofGovernmentandaprogrammeisfixedandcasesarecheckedandreviewiscarriedoutforcasesdisposedofbytheDy.Collectorsincorrectlyu/s53.

3. RegistrationDepartment.

Registration Department is mainly concerned with implementation ofRegistration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908). The main function of registrationDepartment is registration of documents,maintenance of permanent record ofregistered document underRegistrationAct 1908. Its aim is to check fake andfabricated documents, detail of price of movable and immovable property,transactionofconsiderationproduceconclusiveevidenceofgenuinedocumentsand safety of ownership documents. This department gives authenticatedrecordsbyhandwrittenorphotocopyingmethods fordocumentsproducedforregistration for transactionof immovableandmovablepropertyand thereby itservespeople.TheregistrationfeechargedundertheActisforserviceofpeople.Thus the main aim and object of this department is preparation of authenticrecords by copying by hand writing partially and/or by photocopyingtransactions of immovable and movable property and thereby to serve thepeople. Along with this it has to make available to the Government sufficientstampdutyondocumentsproducedforregistrationunderBombayStampAct.

2. InspectorGeneralofRegistration(IGR)isheadoftheDepartmentandhehas jurisdictionofthewholeGujarat.SettlementCommissionerwasworkingasinspector general of registration up to 14‐10‐81 by virtue of his office but onsanctioningaseparatepostofsuperintendentofstampsandInspectorGeneralofregistrationfrom15‐10‐81thesamehasbeenfilled.Thedutiesandfunctionsofthesaidpostareasunder:

(A) He exercises general supervision on all Sub Registrars of the state andmakesrulesconsistentwithRegistrationActwithapprovaloftheGovernment.

(B) He is Inspector General of Registration for marriage for (1) IndianChristianmarriageAct,1872.(2)ParsiMarriageandDissolutionofMarriageAct,1936 (3) Spl. Marriage Act, 1954 and (4) Bombay Marriage Registration Act,1953andunderCourtFeeAct,1959heisChiefControllingRevenueOfficer.The

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work of registration of marriage under Bombay Registration of Marriage Act1953hasbeentransferredtoHealthandFamilyWelfareDepartmentsince1‐1‐2008.

(C) The office of Inspector general of registration has Inspector General ofRegistration, Dy. Inspector General of Registration and four Asst. InspectorGeneral of Registration out of which one is Asst. Inspector General ofRegistration (Government Photo registry) and other staffs help him. Inspectorgeneral of registration exercises supervision and control on offices of allregistrationofficers,Dist.RegistryofficesandofficesofInspectorofregistration.

4. Formerly there were 18 offices of Inspector of registration. Thereafter, onsanctioningnewpostsof6Inspectorsofregistrationin6newlyformeddistrictsatpresent three are total24officesof inspectorsof registrationasunder : (1)Ahmedabad(2)Gandhinagar(3)Palanpur(4)Mehsana(5)Rajkot(6)Jamnagar(7) Junagadh (8) Bhavnagar (9) Vadodara (10) Surat (11) Panchmahal (12)Bharuch(13)Amreli(14)Bhuj(15)Sabarkantha(16)Surendrangar(17)Kheda(18)Valsad(withDangdist.)(19)Navsari(20)Narmada(21)Anand(22)Dahod(23)Patan(24)Porbandar. Inspectorsofregistrationhelp InspectorGeneralofRegistration in inspection of offices of State in tour programmes. They inspectonceinayear,theofficesoftheirsubordinatesubregistrybooksofregistration,lists, accounts and other records and prepare a list of inspection about errorsfound and negligence or acts of wrong procedures. They verify records forproperregistrationfeeandproperrecoveryofstampduty.Thereafter,theyissueproperordersforinspectionlist.TheyforwardonecopyofinspectionlisttoDist.registrationofficerandonecopytoInspectorGeneralofRegistration.

5. DistrictCollectorworksasDistrictRegistrarbyvirtueofhisoffice.HeisassistedbyDistrictRegistrar andSub‐RegistrationOfficer inhiswork.AtTaluka levels,SubRegistrationofficers areworkingunder control and supervisionofDistrictRegistrationOfficer.24districthaveofficesofInspectorsofregistrationand150sub‐registration officers are working at Taluka level under control of Dist.RegistrationInspectors.

6. RegistrationofficersofGrade‐IcategoryareappointedindistrictHeadquartersas sub‐registration officers and offices with heavy works for valuation and assub‐registrationofficersatTalukaplacesof IIgrade.Theyacceptdocumentsofregistration of property and fix estimated market value of property for taxrecovery in their jurisdiction. Sub Registrar at Headquarters is also marriageofficer under Special Marriage Act, 1954 under his jurisdiction and he helpsSistrict Collector in has duties under Stamp Act Sub registration officers atTalukaareMarriageregistrationofficerunderBombayMarriageRegistrationAct1953andParsimarriageanddissolutionofmarriageAct,1936.

7. Office of photo‐registry office has been separated completely from photo lithopressandhasbeenplacedunderadministrativecontrolof Inspectorgeneralofregistration from 1‐9‐80. For administration of photo registry office, a post ofInspector General of registration has been approved by Revenue Department,whoworksonadviceandissuecircularsandinstructionstoinspectorgeneralofregistrationinadministrativeandpolicymattersforitssmoothconduct.

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8. Forsafetyof registereddocumentsregisteredby thepartyand topreventanyerasureortamperinginit,photocopyofmicrofilmingofdocumentswascarriedout.ThissystemwasintroducedinBombaystatein1927andonbifurcationofBombaystateintoGujarat,theworkofphotocopyofdocumentsbymicrofilmingin Gujarat state was implemented from 1‐9‐1980. Government photo‐registrywasputundercontrolofR.D. andhasbeenplacedunderdirect controlof IGR,whereworkofphotocopybymicrofilmingmethodwasdoneforalldocumentsregisteredinwholeofstate. Inchangedcircumstances, inordertoexpeditethework,photocopyingwasacceptedthroughcomputerizationofdocumentationaspilot project from year 1997. Oldmethod is time consuming andmachinery isalsooldonaccountofthistheworkalsoaccumulatesprogressively.Inordertoremovethesedifficulties, forphotocopyof“documentationbycomputerizationthe system of documentation gini” was accepted. Scanning of documentationthrough total 12 documentation retrieval systems at Gandhinagar and otherdistrict level isbeingcarriedout.Recordofscanneddocuments ispreserved inonehandcopyandC.D.Atotalsixlakhsdocumentsareproducedforregistrationannually in whole state it is necessary to give back these documents to theapplicantsveryspeedily.

9. UnderRegistrationAct1908.

Registration of documents ofmovable and immovable property is being done.The work of registration of documents of transfer of property and otherinstruments is being done in registration Department of Gujarat State.Registrationofdocuments,valuationofpropertyofdocuments,photosofparties,fingerprintsscanningofdocumentsaredonethroughcomputerization.Thus,all150officesofsub‐registersinthestatearecompletelycomputerized.

5. GujaratRevenueTribunal.

1. Onbifurcationof greaterBombay state and separateGujarat state coming intoexistence, Gujarat Revenue Tribunal has been formed. This tribunal has beenconstitutedunderGujaratRevenueTribunalAct1957.InGujaratState,separateTribunalexistssince1960.Thetribunalconsistsofonechairmanandmembersdecided by the Government. Generally 1 + 4 total 5members’ officeworks astribunal.AnofficerofrankofDy.Collectoractsasregistrar.

2. This office works as quasi‐judicial body. It deals with revision applications/appeals/ review/ restoration application preferred under various acts of law,andsayordersareissuedandfinaldisposalofapplicationsbyhearingofpartiesareundertaken.

6. GujaratStatelanduseBoard.

1. Topreparealongtermschemeforuseoflandresources(land,waterandtrees)of thestate, to takesteps for increasingawareness inpeople for importanceofconservationoflandresourcesanditsbalanceduse,andtoensurecoordinationof activities of various departments of Government. With this object, GujaratStateLandUseBoardhasbeenconstitutedasnon‐statutoryadvisorycommitteeunder GR RD No. LND‐3995‐1178‐A Dt. 6‐6‐1997. The Chief Minister is theChairmanofthesaidCommittee.TheMembersoftheCommitteeareMinistersofAgricultural andCo.OperationsDepartment, IndustriesandMinesDepartment,NarmadaWaterResourcesandWaterSupplyDepartment.UrbanDevelopment&

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UrbanHousingDepartment, Forest & EnvironmentDepartment& R.D. besidesChief Secretary, Secretary, (Expenditure), Principal Secretary (Finance),Secretaryofabove7departmentsandfiveexpertsinfieldofwatermanagementare members of the Committee. Member Secretary of the committee isCommissionerofLandReforms,GujaratState.

7. SpecialSecretary,(Appeals)

On abolition of post of Commissioners, the Government has appointed Spl. Secretary(Dispute) as quasi‐judicial authority to decide appeals and revisions preferred undervariousActs against order of Collectors.Hehas been empowered to hear appeals andrevisions under various acts related to special secretary (Dispute). He has beenappointedassecretary(Revenue)oftheGovernment.

8. Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (Principal Secretary andCommissionerofRelief)

In wake of terrible earthquake strike on 26 January, 2001, many villages and citiessuffered heavy causalities and large scale destructionof life andproperty in the state.Due to this earthquake Gujarat particularly districts of Kachchh, Rajkot, Jamnagar,SurendranagarandPatanpubliclifewasgreatlyaffectedanddisturbed.Pursuanttothis,inorder to takestepsof rehabilitationandresettlement inquakeaffectedareasof thestateintimelimitandmaintainco‐ordinationamongvariousdepartmentsonpermanentbasis,theGujaratStateDisasterManagementAuthoritywasconstitutedunderSocietiesRegistrationAct,1860andBombayPublicTrustAct,1950underG.R.GADDt.8‐2‐2001.Thereafter on passing of Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 by the StateGovernment,GujaratStateDisasterManagementAuthoritywasformedon1‐3‐2003.

Constitution:(ByGRDt.11‐8‐2003)

1. Hon’bleChiefMinister Chairman2. Hon’bleFinanceMinister Member3. Hon’bleRevenueMinister Member4. ChiefSecretary Member5. PrincipalSecretary/SecretaryR.D. Member6. CommissionerofRelief,GujaratState Member8. D.G.P.,GujaratState, Member9. PrincipalSecretaryF.D. Member10. PrincipalSecretaryH.D. Member11. PrincipalSecretaryU.D.D. Member12. Secretary,R&B Member13. Addl.ChiefExecutiveOfficer Member‐Secretary

MainObjective:

(1) The Authority, subject to provisions of the Act, shall be primarily liable forencouraging organized and coordinated scheme of disaster management forprevention and alleviation of disaster by state, local authorities, independentpersonsandcommunities.

(2) (A) The authority shall work for disastermanagement, and rehabilitation,reconstruction, valuation and assessment after disaster, central planning, co‐ordinationandsupervisionofit.

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(B) It shall be liable to implement urgent relief work of R.D. and otherDepartments. However, it shall help in framing urgent relief policy to StateGovernment.

(C) It shall inform State Government and Department of Government forprogressandproblemsofdisastermanagement.

(D) DisasterManagementshallencouragegeneralawarenessandeducationforurgentplanningandresponse.

(3) It shall help and support to the State Government, Collector, officers of StateGovernmentandlocalauthorityinperformingworksasdirectedtoit.

Its head quarter shall be at Gandhinagar and its jurisdiction shall be wholeGujaratState.InorderthatGujaratStateDisasterManagementAuthoritygetsadviceandguidanceofexpertsofvarious fields in its implementation,astateadvisoryCommitteeundertheauspicesofthisauthorityhasbeenconstitutedunderresolutionDt.27‐2‐2001andamendedGRDt.29‐2‐2001,byrehabilitationandreconstructiondivisionofD.A.D.

InorderthatvoluntaryorganizationsextendpublicparticipationtoGovernmentinrehabilitationwork,thecommitteeshallprovideguidancetoStateGovernment.

InordertoevolvealongtermstrategyfornaturaldisasterinStateonpermanentbasisandplandisastermanagement, a task forceofexpertsofvarious fieldshasbeenconstitutedunderGRGADDt.13‐3‐2001.

Theworkandliabilitiesofthetaskforceshallincludethefollowing:

1. Withaviewtodispatchreliefontimeandspeedilyduringnaturalcalamitiesandunder take rescue works and to suggest effective steps for preparedness, aspecial study group should be constituted consisting of rescue work,implementation,trainingtopeopleandvariousexperts.

2. To review current schemes for management programme at state/District/Talukalevelsatpresent.

3. Topreparedisastermanagementplansforvariousdisasters.InordertoensureimplementationofschemesofrehabilitationmadebyWorldBankintimeboundmanner, Central Implementation Review group under chairmanship of ChiefSecretaryoftheStatehasbeenformed.

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FunctionsofCollector

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Chapter 4

Collector

Collector is the head of revenue administration of the District. The State Governmentappointshimundersection8theLandRevenueCode,1879.TheDivisionalCommissionerwaslookingafterimplementationandsupervisionofthelandrevenuecodeinex‐Bombaystate.Hewas supervising and guiding the Collector. From 15th August, 1960, the post of DivisionalCommissioner was abolished and the powers of land revenue code and other acts weredelegatedtotheCollectorbytheGovernmentandwiththeresulttheCollectorisresponsibleforimplementationofprovisionsofvariousActsofhisdistrict.

With time, the work load of the Collector has increased because he is important linkbetween theGovernment andpeople for implementation andadministration of law.HebeingrepresentativeofStateGovernmentatdistrictlevel,hehastodischargemostimportantdutiesinadministration.Ashecoordinatesallofficersofdistrictandconductsadministrationofdistrict,heisChiefCo‐coordinatoroftheDistrict.HealsoactsasaDistrictMagistrate.

Section8oftheLandRevenueCode1879dealswiththeCollectorwhichisasunder:

“TheStateGovernmentshallappointineachdistrictanofficerwhoshallbeCollectorandwhomay exercise, throughout his district, all the powers and discharge all duties conferred andimposedonaCollectororasanAssistantorDeputyCollectorbytheActoranyotherlawforthetimebeinginforceandinallmattersnotspecificallyprovidedforbylawshallActaccordingtotheinstructionsoftheStateGovernment”

Lookingtotheseprovisionsitisclearthathehastoperformtwofoldduties.

(1) Dutiesunderlaw.

(2) Inothermatters,heshallActaccordingtotheinstructionsoftheStateGovernment.

Lookingtothis,thescopeoftheCollectorisverywideandhehaswideresponsibilities.ThereisnodefinitionofCollectorinlawbutlookingtotheaboveprovisionsitcanbesaidthatatdistrictlevelheispivotoftheStateGovernment.

He isaheadofdistrict treasuryand foradministrationof treasuryhe is liable toauditdepartment.He has powers to control and guide themunicipality. He is associatemember ofDistrictPanchayat.

Lookingtohislegal,administrativepowersandworkhecanbeidentifiedasunder:

Theword “Collector” has a broadmeaning in the present democratic structurewhichmaybedefinedasunder:

C‐ ChiefoftheDistrictO‐ OrganizerofalleventsL‐ LandManager&LandRevenueAdministratorL‐ LawandOrderE‐ EquitybasedjusticeandEmergencymanager.C‐ CustodianofRevenueRecordsandco‐ordinator.

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T‐ TreasurerandTrusteeofGovernmentland.O‐ OriginofDistrictAdministration.R‐ Reviewingauthority

(1) Undersection8‐AoftheLandRevenueCode,1879,theStateGovernmentmayappointadditionalCollectors.

(2) Under section‐9 of the above code the State Government appoints Assistant or Dy.CollectorswhoworksundertheCollectors.

(3) Under section‐12, The Taluka Mamlatdar appointed by State Government is revenueofficerundercontrolofCollector.

1. Administrativesetupatdistrictlevel

Collector

Resident. Additional Collector 

Dist. Supply Officer 

Dy. Collector (Land 

Reform) 

PrantOfficer 

Dy. Collector Midday meal 

All other Dy. Collectors 

and Mamlatdar 

Supt. of land record 

Dy. Collector (Land 

acquisition) 

City survey suptdt. 

D.I.L.R. 

                                                                  Mamlatdar 

Dy. Mamlatdar (Revenue)  

Dy. Mamlatdar (E‐Dhara)  

Dy. Mamlatdar (Supply )  

Dy. Mamlatdar (Midday Meal) 

Admin.  

Dy. Mamlatdar (Midday Meal ) 

Inspection  

Circle Officer 

Talati cum Mantri 

ControlofCollectoronImportantSubordinateRevenueOfficers.

The Collector has to exercise supervision and control over his three subordinateimportant RevenueOfficers like Circle Officer,Mamlatdar and Prant officer. He has to ensurethat these officers perform duties and functions delegated to them and exercise powersproperly.

1. CircleOfficer:

CircleofficersworkunderdirectcontroloftheMamlatdar.Inonetalukaonaveragetheirvillages are allocated two circle officers. They have been assigned special responsibility ofpreparingrevenuechaptersandupdationofrevenuerecordsandcustodyofGovernmentland.The Mamlatdar exercises effective check on him by review and supervision of his work. Hisdutiesaredescribedhereunder.Thosepointsare important forhiswork.Thedutiesofcircleofficersareasunder:

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DutiesofCircleOfficers:

There isnoprovision in landrevenuecodeforhisappointmentbuthe isappointedbyadministrativeorder.HesupervisesciviladministrationandLandRecordsofallvillagesofhiscircle under order of Mamlatdar. He has to visit all villages from time to time, he is beinginformedofqualificationofTalatisandhisconductaboutconditionofcrops,conditionofpeopleand he has to report immediately to his superior officers for any act required of him andimplementitimmediately.ParticularlytheCircleOfficeristoperformthefollowingfunctions.

(1) HehastoverifyrecordsofrightsandrecoverassessmentafterexaminationofestimatesofareaofvariouscropsandhelpsinpreparationofAnawariofcropsofvillage.

(2) With the intention of finding encroachment on land, erect boundary marks on Govt.wastelandandrectificationofit.

(3) Inspectionofcensusofpeopleandcattle.

(4) Inspectionofbirthanddeathcertificatestatements.

(5) Inspectionofstatementsofwell,tanks.

(6) Verifyrecoveryandfindoutreasons forpendingrecovery.CheckbalanceofTalatiandverifyproperdepositsintreasury.

(7) Verifycertainreceiptsofpeoplebyoralquestionsandbycomparingnotewithbooksofaccount.Put signature in tokenof it being correct andwrite at theendof thebookofaccount of the village the no. of holdings examined. During tour he should verify 50percentofreceiptsforvariousremittanceoflandholdersand10percentreceiptsofAvalKarkun, Mamlatdar and T.D.O. should be checked with the original receipts. (Govt.circularofRDDt.01‐10‐70)

(8) CheckingofdiaryofTalati,putsignatureinremarkcolumnandnotebrieflyinhisdiary.

(9) Superviseworkofpreparationofrecordofrights.

(10) Supervise implementation of all resolutions and other orders issued for villages byMamlatdar.

(11) After tour being over, prepare statement of taluka and perform office duty as perinstructionofMamlatdar.

(12) Verifywhetherallfragmentsareenteredintotheresultofrecordsandnoticesissuedtoconcernedpartiesinprescribedform.

(13) Verify whether there is any violation of resolutions of The Bombay Tenancy andAgricultural lands Act and Bombay Prevention of fragmentation and consolidation ofHoldingsAct.

(14) Verifywhetherthetenantwhotillslandgenuinelyisrecordedintherecordofrightsandifthereisanyinconsistency,ithasbeenreportedtotheMamlatdarproperly.

(15) Aspersection26(2)oftheBombayTenancyandAgriculturallandsAct,whetherthelandlordissuesreceiptsfortenancyandwhetherlandlordrecoversexcesstenancyorinformofserviceorlabourandforallthesecases,whetherregisteredtotheMamlatdar.

(16) TotallyregisteredsuppliedtoTalatishowingaccountofbookofV.F.9withstockbook.

(17) ToverifyconstructiontocheckviolationofribbonregulationRulesandifyes,stepsaretakenornot.

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(18) Toverifythetermsoflandsofgrantoflandonadministrationoftenancywhichcannotbeappointedor/andtransferredbythegranteeforcompliance.

(19) Totallyelectoralrollspreparedbyvillageofficers.

(20) To inspect allminor irrigationworks falling in his circles at the end ofmonsoon andreportingitsresulttotheMamlatdar.

(21) To inspect from time to time encroachments, violation of terms, plots of village sitelands,grantedorleasedlandonspecialtermsandnon‐agriculturalplots.

(22) To verify social disability of Harijans and see that whether any violation of Act ofremovalofsocialdisabilitieshavetakenplace.

(23) ToexperimentofcuttingcropsnecessaryforfixingofAnawariofcropsandassessmentoftenancyunderBombayTenancyandAgriculturallandAct,1948.

(24) Totallyactualfarmconditionandcheckwhetherstatement/registerofinconsistenciestoberegularizedinmaps,atlasandrecordofrights.

He should not point out errors onlywhile inspectingwork but he should takestepstorectifyerrors.

TheaimofinspectionistopointouterrorsandexposethesedeedsandsetrighterrorsbeforefurtherdamageandinexperiencedTalatisareinformedontime.

Itistherulethatcompleteinspectionofeveryvillageincircleshouldbecarriedout everyyear.However, if circlebeingbigordueother reasons, it isnotpossible tocomplete inspection of all villages every year, the Mamlatdar is responsible for fullinspectionofvillagesofhiscircleeveryyearandinspectionofallvillageseveryyeariscarriedout.WhencampofCollectorisheldatavillageofcircleofficer,uptohistourofcircle,heshouldactasperhisinstructionsandwhenaskedbyhim,heshouldaccompanyhimforinspection.

He should supply relief in scarcity period by virtue of his office. He shouldobservechangesinweathersothathecandiscoversignsofimpendingscarcityfirstandwhenheiscalleduponhecanreportthepositionofhiscircleimmediately.

Except the period of 1st of July to 15th September he should send his tourprogrammetotheMamlatdareverySaturdayhewishestoundertakeonwhichdayandinwhichvillages for the following fortnight.He can changehisprogramme for specialreasons.

Heshouldtourgenerallyfor20daysinamonthinfairweather(OctobertoJune)andatleastfor30daysonaverageinJulytoSeptember.Duringfairweatherheshouldpass15nighthaltsoutsideheadquarterofhis circle ineverymonth.Forany reason ifsuchtourcannotbecompletedheshouldmakeupthedeficiencyinthenextmonth.

TheCircleOfficershouldsubmithisdiary to theMamlatdar inprescribed formeverymonth from June toSeptemberand for remainingmonthsat every fortnight.Heshould sendhisdiarydirectly to subdivisionalofficerunderhis signature. Indiaryheshouldnot ask for any other and if needs any order for anymatter he shouldmake aseparateorder.HeshouldcomplywithremarksmadebyMamlatdarandPrantofficer.The office copy of the diary should be produced before the supervisor/officer for hisinspection.TheCollectorshouldissueguidelines–instructionsafterinspectionofdiaryofcircle.ThusitisthedulyoftheCollectortosuperviseandcontrolthefunctionoftheCircleOfficer.

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3. Mamlatdar:

TheofficeofMamlatdarhasassumed importantstatus fromancient times.Theword “Mamlatdar” is derived from original Arabic World MUAMLA (Mamla) meanscomplicated matter or case and the officer who solves such matters or issues isMamlatdar.TheMamlatdaristheHeadofrevenueadministrationconsistingofaverage80ormoregroupsofvillages.

AppointmentofMamlatdar

The State Government appointsMamlatdar under section‐12 of Land RevenueCode. For appointment, duties and powers of theMamlatdar following provisions aremade:

Section‐12:

The chief officer entrustedwith the local revenue administrationof theTalukashallbecalledaMamlatdar.HeshallbeappointedbytheStateGovernment.

“His duties andpowers shall be such asmaybe expressly imposedor conferred uponhimby thisAct orby anyother law for the timebeing in forceor asmaybe imposedupon or delegated to him by the Collector under general or special order the StateGovernment”.

AdecisionororderoftheMamlatdarinperformanceofthedutiesandexerciseofpowersimposedorconferreduponhimordelegatedtohimunderthissectionshallbesubjecttoprovisionsofchapter‐XIII.

Thus, Mamlatdar being Revenue officer, he is also executive magistrate undersection‐20oftheIndianCriminalProcedureCode,1973.

TheMamlatdarisagazettedofficeroftheStateGovernment.AstheCollectoristheheadofthedistrict,theMamlatdarplaysroleofheadofTaluka.HeisresponsibletoPrant officer and Collector and solves problems of people by coming in direct contactwiththem.ThustheMamlatdarhasamultipleroletoplayatTalukalevel.

The powers delegated under Land Revenue Code and various Acts of revenueadministration and powers delegated by State Government or Collector are his dutiesandpowers.

4. DutiesandPowersofMamlatdar

(1) ConductrevenueadministrationofTalukaandactaschiefcoordinatoroftaluka.

(2) Supervisionandinspectiononworkofrevenuepersonneloftaluka.

(3) The origin of any revenue chapter is the office of Mamlatdar. So that detailedreportandproposalsofrevenuechaptersshouldbesentbysuchmannertothesuperiorofficerthattheyaresettleordecidedwithoutfurtherqueries.

(4) Mamlatdar is custodianof land recordofTaluka.Hencehisduty is topreserveLandRecords andupdation from time to time, preservationof publicpropertybeing his primary and fundamental liabilities. Right to property of people andsettlementofrevenueissuesarisingfromthemishismainrole.

(5) PreservationofGovernmentlandandconstantvigilancethatnoencroachmentismadeonit.

(6) RecoveryofGovernmentduesandpreventionoftheftofGovernmentproperty.

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(7) Mamlatdar has to administer office affairs along with revenue administrationskillfully as Tour/ Field officer. As tour of Mamlatdar is vigilant and recordinspectioneffective,sotheadministrationshallbeefficientandhonest.

(8) ItistheprimarydutyoftheMamlatdartoensurethattheadministrationofofficeisasperprovisionsandrulesofitandstandingordersfromtimetotime.

(9) It is his responsibility to ensure that while implementing laws, no violation ismadeofprescribedprocessoflawandstrictcomplianceofofficeprocedureforadministration.

Useofseal:

Asprovidedunder section22of theLRC, theMamlatdarhas touse1 inch roundseal,madeofbrass,copperorlead.ButintheState,newrubbersealsareused.

5. FieldworkofMamlatdarsprescribedbyRevenueDepartment.

1. Appendix–A : 10(ten)villagesinayear.

2. Generalinspectionofrecords.

: AllvillagesofTalukainayear.

3. Daysoftour : 175days

4. Nighthalt : 84 nights.

5. Visitofvillagesoftaluka : Visitofallvillageseverythreemonth.

6. InspectionofrecordofDy.Mamlatdar/Circleoffice

: Onceinthreemonths.

7. Clerk : Inspectionofallclerksofofficeonceinevery3months.

8. TargetofinspectionofKhedutPothi.

: 1100

9. WorkoffixingAnawaribytrialofcrops ofallvillagesofTaluka.

10. InspectionofS.No,HissaNo,fieldinspection,Inspectionofcrops(V.F.No.7/12)for

Inspectionofcrops

RightofpossessionTenancyright.

:

:

BoundaryMarks :

Otherinspectionandworkofraisingcasesfromit.

11. Landrevenue :

Educationcess :

Tagavi :

Tolakelight/strictstepsforotherrecovery

12. Workofrewritingof7/2andcertification.

: Ateverytenyearsbyrotationatallvillagesoftaluka.

13. Workoffindingoutnewcasesofencroachmentduringtour.

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6. Casework(relatingtoRevenueDepartment)

1. Section37(2)ofL.R.C.

2. Section61ofL.R.C.

3. Section5ofMamlatdarCourtAct

4. Section‐3ofSaurashtraFellingofTreesAct

5. Rule108(1)ofL.R.Rules1972.(disputedentries)

6. AdmissionofnamesinwaterstatementofV.F.No.12

7. AsMamlatdarandAgriculturalCommission.

1. CaseworkunderTheBombayTenancyAct,1948.

2. CaseworkunderceilingAct

3. Workofrecoveryofpurchaseprice/tagavi.

8. AsExecutiveMagistrate.

1. Powerundersection107,109,110and145ofCr.P.C.

2. Primaryinquiryofarmslicenseforself‐defence/cropprotection.

3. Sanctionforloudspeaker.

4. Sanctionforrally/meeting.

5. MaintainoflawandorderasExecutiveMagistrate.

6. Workoftakingdyingdeclaration.

7. Filinginquest/Panchnama.

8. Protocol.

9. Publicauctiononofunclaimedproperty.

10. Identificationparade.

9. Mamlatdar(RecoveryofGovernmentdues)

1. Recoveryoflandrevenueofcertainorders.

2. Recoveryby light/heavystepsunderprovisionofLRCamountdue fromotherdepartment.

10. LicenceunderEssentialCommoditiesAct,1955andcontrollingofficer.

(1) TargetofInspection(Annual)

1. AnnualInspectionofPanditDinDayalGrahakBhandar.

2. Inspectionoflicenceofpetrolpump:24licences.

3. InspectionoflicencesofKerosene:24licences.

(2) IssueofnewlicencesandfilecaseforviolationoflicencesaslicenceofficerunderEssentialCommoditiesActanddeclarationofstockorder1981.

(3) Actionunderminoractsrelatingtosupply.

(4) IssuepermitseverymonthtoPanditDinDayalGrahakBhandarandinspection.

(5) SupplycardtoallpersonsunderP.D.S.

11. Entertainmentofficer:

(`1) Registrationofcableconnections

(2) Preparationofprimaryproposalforvideo/cinemahouse.

(3) Assessment of tax on all cable connection/video houses/ cinema house everyyear.

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(4) Recoveryofentertainmenttax.

(5) Primaryinspectionofhotel/guesthouses.

12. Mid‐daymealsscheme:

(1) Workwith(Dy.Collector)ofappointmentofstafforM.D.M.Centre.

(2) Inspectionofatleast10centreseverymonth.

(3) Inspection of pay to sanchalak/distribution of cheques of advance of centre ofMDMTaluka.

13. DutiesofAsst.electoralregi.Officer.

(1) Revisionofelectoralrollasperdateofqualificationof1stJanuaryeveryyear.

(2) IssueofPhotoI‐cardtoallvoters.

14. DutiesofAsst.ElectoralOfficer:

(1) DutiesofAsst.ElectoralOfficerinLegislativeAssemblyElection.

(2) Workofprocessofelectionsecret,justandsmooth.

(3) Conductofvoting/countingandmaintenanceoflawandorder.

(4) Implementationofmodelcodeofconductforelection.

15. ElectiontolocalselfGovernmentbodies.

(1) ElectionofCo‐operativebodies,Co‐op.Banks,TalukaSanghMarketYard,CottonGinetc.underco‐operativeAct

(2) Electoralrollandelectionofvillage/TalukaandDist.Panchayat.

16. CertificateofvariousKinds.

(1) SC,ST,BaxiPanch,Creamylayer,SE.C.

(2) Solvencycertificate,age,domicile,generalresident,residentof3yrs.

(3) Income, farmer, landholders, small andmarginal farmer, heir ship, immovableproperty,character.

(4) Widow/divorcee/dependent,religiousandlinguisticminority.

17. WorkofotherdepartmentsotherthanR.D.

(1) Socialwelfareandwomenandchilddepartment.

1. Nationalfamilyassistancescheme.

2. Schemefordestitute,old/disabledperson.

3. Widowhelpscheme.

4. AntyodayaYojana.

(2) Health&P.W.D.

1. Workoffamilywelfare.

2. IndianEpidemicAct,1987.

3. Vaccinationanderadicationofpolio.

(3) CooperativesDepartment.

1. Electionofco‐operativebodiesestablishedunderCo‐op.Act

(4) HomeDepartment.

1. Assubjailsupdtdattalukalevel.

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2. Maintenance of law and order at the time of religious festivals such asDashera,Mohrrum,RathYatra,Janmashtami.

3. ImplementationofantichildlabourActs.

(5) AgricultureDepartment.

1. Agri.census;Agri.fair.

2. Economicsurveyofpeople.

(6) Worktobedonewithco‐ordinationofotherdepartments.

1. SankalpSiddhiYatra,WorldpopulationDay,AsmitaDin.

2. GokulGramYojana,GramSabha.

3. ConductofexamofS.S.C.&H.S.C.B.andlawandorderproblem.

4. Maintenanceofessentialserviceineventofstrikebyemployees.

5. WorkofSwachchhataAbhiyan.

6. PensiontoEx.servicemanandfreedomfighters.

7. UnderguardianofminorandcourtofwardsAct

8. AllotmentofagencyunderNarmadaShrinidhi,SmallSavingSchemeandachievetarget.

9. Natural calamities such as flood/ flood relief, storm, earthquake, bigaccidents.

10. Checkingandscrutinyofprimaryproposalofmines,mineralloyalty.

11. SupplyofpotablewatertoallvillagesofTaluka.

12. Implementationofschemesothatthereisnodeathofstarvation.

13. Observationofnationalfestival.

14. Development of villages of Taluka under discretionary grant/incentivescheme.

15. AllotmentofresidentialplotsinlandcommitteeinconsultationofTalukaPanchayat under Sardar Awas Yojana and Indira Awas Yojana toavailabilityofresidencetopersonsofBPLandShramYogis.

16. IssuesofcouponsunderSGRYschemeandemployment.

18. Appointment,poweranddutiesofPrantofficers.

Undersection‐8and9of theLRC1879, thePrantofficerenjoyspowerof landrevenue administration and exercises power of Sub Divisional Officer by virtue of hisoffice.ThePrantofficerisacoordinationofficeroftalukaunderofficesofhiscentralandexercises control on affairs of other offices of the State Government. Moreover, hesupervises work local self Government bodies and revenue work of transferred toPanchayats.HeactsasAsst.ElectoralOfficerofLoksabhaandelectionofficerofVidhansabha.Healsoworksas election registrationofficerandelectoralofficer inelectionoflocalselfGovernmentbodies.

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19. RevenueWork:

(1) TheGovernmenthas fixedtargets.Normsfor fundamentalrevenueworkof thePrantofficerswhichareasunder:

Sr.No. Dateofrevenuework Annualtarget/normfixed.

1. Daysoftour 150

2. Nighthalt 96

3. VillagerecordinspectionCompletePrantPrantofonetalukaPrantofTwotaluka

Generalfull(Appendix.A)120pertaluka–525pertaluka–540pertaluka–5

4. Inspectionoffarmerledger. 1050

5. Inspectionofrecord(Circleofficer) Allineveryfourmonths.

6. Visitofvillages Allinfiveyearinsubdivision.

7. VisittoSubordinateoffices Asperschedule.

8. Verificationofentriesofrecordsofrights 1400to1450

9. Disposaloflandacquisitioncases. Twocasesineverytwomonths.

10. Inspectionofsettlement Upton15March(Asperprogramme)

11. Disposalthroughtillingofcultivablegovt.wasteland.

Asperprovisionsofgovt.Resolution/circular.

12. Detectionofencroachmentanditsremoval,upkeepsandcareofgovt.property.

AsperprovisionofcircularResolution.(Visitofoneplaceofgovt.S.No.eachmonth)

13. Disposalofcase.disputefiledundervariousAct

Detailofcases

AppealunderL.B.Rules08(5)caseunderviolationoftermunderL.R.C.Rule79(1)

Caseunderselfcultivationordinarysection54InquiryappealforinquiryappealforinquiryappealunderLRCsection203CaseunderPreventionoffragmentationAct1947.Revisionappl.Undersection23(2)ofMamlatdarCourtAct1906.CitysurveyappealChaptercaseu/s93ofBombayProhibitionActB.P.Act56(deportation)RentActSection23(1)CRPC133.

Asper conti.Cir.RDNo.GNT‐1080‐J.Dt.10‐6‐80Revenuecase/disputeshouldbedisposedlatestin6months.

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20. Otherimportantworks

Sr.No.

Detailofwork Department

1. AsSubDvn.Magistrate. Home

2. Certificatefororganizationofentertainmentpro,armslicence,Hotellicence.

Home

3. Fairs,Pilgrimage,Festivals,Culturalaffairs.

Sports,Y.C/&C.Activity,

4. AssemblyElection GAD

5. ElectionstoLokSabha GAD

6. AsElectoralRegi.Officer GAD

7. S.S.C.,H.S.C.Exam. Education.

8. SupervisionofMunicipalities HD&UH.D.

9. ElectiontoDist.levelco‐operativeinstitution.

Agri.&Co‐op.

10. ElectiontoDist.Panchayat,T.P./Nagarpalika.

StateElectionCommi.

11. Preventionofunauthorizedmining. U&Mine.

12. Assistancetodestitute,oldandwidow S.J.&Emp.

13. RecoveryofsalestaxunderprofessionaltaxSalesTaxAct

F.D.

14. TalukaCo.op.Committee. GAD

15. EssentialCommoditiesAct F&A.C.S.D.

16. Campaignforentryofgirlsinschools. E.D.

17. Middaymealcentres. E.E.

18. GramSabha P&RHD.

19. PulsePolioVaccination H&F.W.

20. AbolitionofBondedlabour. Lab&Emp.

21. InthreeimportantmattersthePrantOfficershavetoworkintenselyasunder:

(1) Createnewfinancialresourcesandmakeeffectiverecovery.

1. Toexpeditenon‐agricultureassessment, landrevenue,educationcess,violationof term and dispose of Government waste land and thereby increase govt.receipt.

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2. To increase receipt by stamp duty recovery, assessment and increasedregistration.

3. Increase receipt through vigorous efforts of hotel licences, video, cable T.V.theatreandhotel,inspectionandrecoveryofentertainmenttax.

4. Workofminerals,topreventillegalminingandmakeeffortstoincreaseroyalty.

5. To preventmalpractices, increase receipt and prevent tax evasion under SalesTaxAct

(2) Toprovidemorefacilitiestocitizens.

1. To strengthen P.D.S. active enforcement PBM, issue of ration cards andAntyodayaYojana.

2. Solution on issues of urban areas and regulation on administration ofMunicipalities.

3. Implementation of schemes for Child welfare and social security assistance towidowsanddestitutesandoldpersons.

4. To play an effective role in disposal of issues presented in Gram Sabha andrevenueactivitieshandedovertoPanchayats.

5. TrainingunderE‐governance, Civil Centre, issuespresented in LokDarbar andimplementationofcitizensCharterintruespirit.

(3) EfficiencyinRevenueRecordManagementandRevenueInspection.

1. ToperformfielddutyaspernormoftheGovernment.

2. EffectivescrutinyofsubordinateofficersatSubDivisionallevelandinspectionoflandrecords.

3. Checkworkofcitysurvey.

4. Campaign against encroachment, recovery of Government dues, cases ofviolationofnon‐agri.land,recoveryofnon‐agri.assessment,disposalofrecordofrightentries.

5. Strengtheningofprocessoftenancyandlandacquisition.

6. Toensuredisposalofapplicationintimeboundmanner.

7. TotakeeffectivestepsforfunctioningE‐Dhara,LandRecord computerizationrevenuepromulgation.

8. Effectiveimplementationofdisastermanagementandrehabilitation.

……………….

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Chapter 5

Collector:ImplementationofvariousActs.

1. RevenueLaws:(1) GujaratLandRevenueCode,1979andGujaratlandRevenueRules,1972.(2) Bombay Tenancy and Agri. land Act. 1948 and Tenancy and Agricultural Land

Rules,1956.(3) SaurashtraGharkhed,TenancySettlementandAgri.LandOrdinance,1949.(4) BombayTenancyandAgri.Land(KachchhRegion)Act,1958(5) GujaratTenancyandAgri.land(Amended)Act,1997 (6) GujaratAgri.landceilingAct1960.(Amended1976)andRulesthereunder(7) LandAquisitionAct1894andamendedAct,1992.(8) RevenueAccountManual(includingDist.Taluka/Villages)(9) GuardianofMinorandWardsActandHinduInheritanceAct,1956.(10) BombayPreventionoffragmentationandconsolidationofHoldingsAct,1947.(11) VadaManual1968.(12) MamlatdarCourtAct,1906. (13) SaurashtrafellingoftreesAct,1951.(14) LimitationAct,1972.(15) TreasureTroveAct,1878&Rules,1958

2. MagisterialActs. (1) CriminalProcedureCode,1973. (2) ArmsAct,1959andrulesmadethereunderin1962. (3) IndianPenalCode,1860. (4) BombayPoliceAct,1951. (5) IndianEvidenceAct,1872. (6) CivilProcedureCode1908. (7) PoisonAct,1919andRules1963. (8) GujaratPreventionofAantiSocialActivitiesAct,1985. (9) GujaratPrison(visitors)Rules,1974. (10) ExplosivesAct,1884andRules1974.

(11) NationalSecurityAct,1988. (12) PassportAct,1967 (13) BombayHabitualOffendersAct,1959. (14) GujaratPoliceManual,1975. (15) ExplosiveSubstanceAct,1908. (16) TheOfficialSecretsAct,1923. (17) ActforAdministrationofOath,1969.

(18) PreventionofAtrocityagainstSC/STAct,1989andrulesthereunder,1995.(19) TheBombay(HotelandLodginghouse)RentControlAct,1947.

(20) TheMotorVehiclesAct,1988.

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3. RecoveryActs. (1) GujaratEntertainmentAct,1977 (2) LuxuryTaxAct,1977. (3) BombayCinema(Regulation)Act,1956. (4) BombayStampAct,1958. (5) GujaratMinesandMineralsAct,1952. (6) VillageAbolitionofIndebtednessAct,1976. (7) IndianRegistrationAct,1908. (8) CinematographyAct (9) SecuritizationandReconstructionofFinancialAssetsand Enforcement of

AecuritiesInterestAct,2002. (10) GujaratCourtFeesAct,20044. PublicDistributionSystemActs. (1) EssentialCommoditiesAct,1955. (2) EssentialCommercialandstockdeclarationorder,1981.

(3) PetroleumandGasRules,2001. (4) PetroleumAct,1934.5. UrbanDevelopmentActs. (1) MunicipalityAct,1963. (2) TheGujaratT.P.&UrbanDevel.ActwithRules1976.6. ElectionActs., (1) RepresentationofPeopleAct,1950. (2) RepresentationofPeopleAct,1951. (3) DelimitationAct,1972. (4) RegistrationofVotersRules,1960. (5) ElectionConductRules,1961.

7. OtherActs. (1) GujaratPanchayatAct,1993. (2) WaterPollution(ControlandPrevention)Act,1974. (3) CooperativeAct,1961 (4) ScarcityManual (5) DisasterManagementAct,2003. (6) IndianEpidemicAct,1987. (7) IndianForestAct,1927 (8) PreventionofChildLabourAct. (9) PreventionofBondedLabourAct. (10) IndianElectricityAct,1951. (11) RighttoInformationAct,2005. (12) CopyRightAct,1957. (13) MerchantShippingRules1974. (14) PressandBookRegistrationAct,1867. (15) IndianTelegraphicAct,1885. (16) ArbitrationandConciliationAct,1996.

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Chapter 6

Collector:CoordinationwithGovt.'sotherDepartments.

Sr.No.

Work Department

1. LawandorderasDist.Magistrate. Home

2. Armslicence,PASA,NASA,Jailexplosivelicence,entertainmentprogramme.

Home

3. Fairs,pilgrimage,festivals,culturalprogrammes. YouthServices,Agriculture.

4. AssemblyandParliamentaryElections ElectionDvn.GAD.

5. ElectiontoMunicipality/Corporation. StateElectionCommission

6. Gram/Taluka/Dist.PanchayatElection. StateElectionCommission.

7. ElectionofCo‐operativeinstitutions. Co‐operation

8. SSC,HSCBoardExam&UPSC/GPSCExam. Education,D.o.P.T.&G.P.S.C.

9. GujaratMunicipalityAct,1963. UrbanDevelopment.

10 PermitforMines,Mineralsrecoveryofroyalty. IndustriesandMines.

11. Appealsforassistanceofdestituteandoldpersons. SocialJusticeandEmpowerment.

12. Dist.Co‐ordination;Committee/Dist.PlanningBoard. GAD

13. EssentialCommoditiesAct,1955. Food&CivilSuppliesDept.

14. GirlsEducationandMid‐dayMeal. EducationDeptt.

15. GramSabha,TirthGram,Panchvati,AuditParas. PanchayatDept

16. WorkofCommitteesofRuralDevelop. RuralDevelopment.

17. PulsePolioVaccination,FamilyWelfareWork. H&F.W.D.

18. ChildLabour,Safetyoffactorieslabourwelfare. Labour&Employment.

19. Agri.Insurancedamagetoagri.workofNABARD. AgriculturalDept

20. TransportCommittee. TransportDept.

21. WaterandVillageSanitaryCommittee. WaterSupplyDept.

22. VigilanceCommitteesforS.C.,S.T.Spl.ComponentPlan. SocilaJustice&Emp.&TribalDevelopmentDept.

23. AppointmentofGovt.Pleader Legal

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Chapter 7

Collector:CommitteesunderChairmanshipofCollectorandDistrictMagistrate.

TheCollectoristheadministrativeheadofdistrictadministration.Variousschemesandprogrammesare implemented asper thepolicyof the StateGovernmentbyvariousofficesofother departments of the State Government at the district level. In order to ensure that theschemesandprogrammesareproperlyimplementedandthetargetsareachieved(physicalandfinancial),theyhavetobechecked,supervisedcoordinatedbyCollectorandDistrictmagistratethrough various committees are constituted under chairmanship of Collector and DistrictMagistrate.Itsmembersecretaryisheadofrespectivedepartmentsinthedistrict.Itsmeetingsareheldonmonthly,quarterly,halfyearlyandannualbasis.Moremeetingscanbeconvenedasrequired.Thedetailsoftheseimportantcommitteesareasunder:

CommitteesunderchairmanshipofDistrictCollectorandMagistrate.

S.No. NameofCommittee MemberSecretary

1. DistrictCivilSuppliesandConsumerProtectionAdvisoryCommittee.

Dist.SupplyOfficer.

2. Dist.PoliceAdvisoryCommittee. Dy.Supdt.ofPolice,Headquarter.

3. SpecialPrisonAdvisoryBoard. Suptd.Spl.Prison.

4. PrisonVisitorBoard SpecialSupdt,Prison.

5. Dist.SoldiersWelfareCommittee Dist.SoldierWelfareOfficer.

6. BajpainagarVikasYojana Dist.PlanningOfficer

7. Dist.UrbanDevelop.Agency(DUDA) Dist.PlanningOfficer.

8. DistrictVigilanceCommittee LabourOfficerofGovt.(Rural)

9. DistrictEnvironmentCommittee&SiteSelectionCommitteefordisposalofhazardouswaste.

Dy.Con.offorest(Extn.)

10 Dist.ExecutiveCommittee(forimplementofDisabilityAct1995)

DistrictSocialdefenceofficer

11. HospitalAdvisoryCommittee ResidentialMedicalOfficerClass‐I

12. LocalCommitteefororganizationofNavratrigarba/rascompetitionatDist.level

DistrictSportsOfficer.

13. DistrictCrisisGroup Asst.Director,IndustrialSafetyandhealth.

14. DistrictTourismDevelopmentCommittee DistrictManager,Guj.TourismCorp.Ltd.

15. VigilanceCommitteeunder(PreventionofAtrocity)forSCandSTAct,1989andRules,1995.

Dist.BackwardClassWelfareofficer

16. DistrictleveladvisoryCommitteeforimplementationofagriculturalMinimumWagesAct.

Govt.LabourOfficer.(Agri.)

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S.No. NameofCommittee MemberSecretary

17. Spl.PlanImplementationCommitteeforSEBCorvikasticastes.

SocialWelfareofficer(VikastiCaste)

18. Committeeforreviewofimplementationof20pointprogrammeofP.M.forwelfareofminorities

SocialWelfareOfficer(DevelopingCastes)

19. ChildWelfareCommittee Dist.SocialdefenceOfficer.

20. JuvenileJusticeBoard Dist.SocialDefenceOfficer.

21. DistrictAccomodationCommittee. Exe.Eng.R&B(State)Dept.

22. Committeeforemployingphysicallyhandicappedpersons.

DistrictEmploymentOfficer

23. DistrictPlanningBoard. DistrictPlannningOfficer

24. Dist.ExecutiveCommittee(Planning) DistrictPlanningOfficer.

25. ConstitutionofDistrictLevelCommitteeforreviewofwelfareactivitiesofsaltworkersinsaltunits.

GeneralManager,DistrictIndustriesCentre.

26. SingleWindowIndustrialfollowup(Swift) GeneralManager,DIC

27. DistrictIndustrialExecutiveCommittee GeneralManager,DIC

28. Spl.ComponentPlanCommittee Dist.WelfareOfficer.

29. DistrictHealthSociety. ChiefDistrictHealthOfficer.

30. DistrictSurveilanceandCo‐ordinationCommitteeforpreventionofinfectiousdiseases.

ChiefDistrictHealthOfficer.

31. Pt.DindayalUpadhyayAntyodayaSwachhataBazaarYojna(Sanitary)

Dist.BackwardClassWelfareOfficerClass‐I

32. JawaharNavodayaVidhyalayaCommittee. Principal,JawaharNavodayaVidhyalaya.

33. DistrictLevelCommitteeunderNationalGreenCorpsScheme.

Dist.EducationOfficer.

34. ChildLabourRehabilitationandWelfareFundSociety. Asst.LabourCommissioner

35. DistrictLiteraryCommittee Dy.Dist.Continuingeducation.Officer.

36. NationalHumanResourcesDevelopmentCommittee. Exe.Eng,W.S.&S.Board.

37. Dist.LandValuationCommittee. TownPlanner

38. CommitteeforallotmentoflandtoGovernmentservants.

Res.Addl.Collector

39. Committeeforgrantoflandonleaseforfishery. Dy.Dir.Fisheries.

40. CommitteefordisposalofGovt.landthroughpublicauction.

Resi.Add.Collector

41. Committeeforgrantoflandforprawnrearingcentre. Dy.Dir.Fisheries

42. Dist.ProhibitionCommittee. Dist.Prohibition&ExciseOfficer.

43. TaskforceCommitteeforabolitionofchildlabour. Asst.LabourCommissioner.

44. Dist.levelCommitteeforsocialforestry. Dy.Cons.ofForests.

45. Dist.levelCommitteeforpreventionofviolencewomen. Dist.SocialDefenceOfficer.

46. DistrictVigilanceCommittee. Dy.Supt.OfPolice,ACB.

47. DistrictWaterandSanitationCommittee. Ex.Engr.PublicHealthR&&B

48. DistrictLevelBanker’sCommittee. LeadBankOfficer.

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S.No. NameofCommittee MemberSecretary

49. Districtlevelpulsepoliosteeringcommittee. ChiefDist.HealthOfficer.

50. SCSpl.Scheme. Dist.BackwardClassWelfareOfficer.

51. TribalAreaSub‐Plan. ProjectAdministrator

52. DistrictPatientsWelfareOfficer. CivilSurgeon.

53. DistrictLevelSchoolAdmissionCommittee. DistrictPrimaryEducationOfficer.

54. RelianceRuralDevelelopmentTrust. Director,DRDA

55. DistrictAkshayUrjaCommittee Director,DRDA

56. DistrictlevelTirthGramPasandgiSamiti. Dy.DDO.

57. Dist.levelPanchayatiYojanaPasandgiSamiti. Dy.DDO.

58. LawandOrderCommittee. Dy.DSP(HQ)

59. DistrictLibraryCommittee. DistrictLibrarian.

60. DistrictCoordinationandComplaintCommittee. ResidentAdditionalCollector.

61. DistrictKanyaShalaPraveshotsavSamiti. DistrictPrimaryEducationOfficer.

62. Committeetopreventadulterationofpetroleumproducts.

DistrictSupplyOfficer.

63. DistrictVigilanceCommittee(SC) VigilanceOfficer(SC)

64. DistrictExamimationCommittee DistrictEducationOfficer.

65. EcoClubimplementationandEvaluationCommittee. Dist.EducationOfficer.

66. HouseassistanceimplementationcommitteeunderAmbedkarAwasSahayYojana.

Dist.WelfareOfficer(BC)

67. CommitteeforresolutionofissuesofNon‐ResidentIndiansofGujarat

ResidentAdditionalCollector

68. Dist.SportsCouncil Dist.SportsOfficer.

69. Monitoringandreviewcommitteeformid‐daymealsatDist.level.

Dy.Collector(MDM)

70. Dist.AdvisoryCommittee Resi.AdditionalCollector.

71. Dist.RecordSurveyCommittee HeadofOffice,Dist.Records

72. CommitteeforsolutionofissuesofDist.Sevadalsoldiersanditsfamily.

Resi.Addl.Collector.

73. Dist.LevelCashAssistanceCommittee. GM,DIC

74. Dist.levelcommitteeundersection166(5)oftheElectricityAct,2003.

ElectricInspector

75. Dist.EmploymentCommittee. EmploymentOfficer.

76. Dist.BlindnessControlSociety. Ophthalmologist,GeneralHospital

77. BondedLabourAbolitionCommittee. Dist.LabourOfficer.

78. AdvisoryCommitteeforChildMarriagePreventionAct Dist.SocialDefenceOfficer.

79. Committeeforsafetyofsweepersanditsmonitoringandtraining.

Dist.SocialWelfareOfficer.

80. SpecialInvestigationTeam SuperintendantofPolice

81. E‐SevaSociety ResidentAddl.Collector

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Chapter 8

WorkofCollector‐ForPriorities

Sr.No.

Revenuework Lawandorder PublicDistributionElection

FinancialSource

1 2 3 4 5

1. Tour/nighthalt/recordinspection.

Lawandorder Publicdistributionsystem.

Recoveryoflandrevenueinmunici‐palityareas.

2. Casedisposal ArmsAct EssentialcommoditiesAct

Recoveryofentertainmenttax

3. Disposalofcasesandappeals

BombayPoliceAct

DindayalgrahakBhandarParvana.

Alienrecovery

4. Settlement&recordpromulgation

CriminalprocedureCode

P.B.M.Act

Issueofrecoverycertificates.

5. Encroachment Licenceforexplosives

KeroseneLicence Recoveryofnon‐agri.taxandspl.Cess

6. GramPanchayatauditpara

IPC Ricemilllicence Recoveryofauditparas.

Election

7. InspectionofsubordinateRevenueOffices

CinemaActandrules.

Gram/Taluka/Dist.Panchayat.

Recoveryundercourtdecree.

8. Inspectionofotheroffices

Videolicences Municipalities/MunicipalCorporationElection.

Recoveryofmineraltax&Royalty.

9. ‐ PASA/NASA Vidhansabha,Loksabha/Co‐operativesocietiesElectoralRoll/PollingBooth

RecoveryofSalesTax.

Importantpointsforabovepriorities:

1. Updationofrevenuerecords,maintenanceandincreaseeffectivenessofrevenuework.

(1) TheCollectorshouldtour/makenighthaltasperprescribednormseverymonth.

(2) Dispose pending applications and classify cases properly in a time boundmanner/programme.

(3) DisposalofpendingentriesinrecordofrightsunderE‐Dhara,arrangefortimelyavailabilityof7/12copiestofarmers.

(4) TocompleteE‐Dhararecordpromulgationaccuratelyandwithintimelimit.

(5) TolaunchcampaignforremovalofencroachmentandeffectiverecoveryofGovt.dues.

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(6) Periodicinspectionofsubordinaterevenueofficers.

(7) To conduct E‐Dhara training to E‐Dhara Dy. Mamlatdars and Spl. RevenueTraining to Revenue personnel/ officers and training of computer skills ( CCCandCCC+).

(8) Payproperattentiontoservicemattersofpersonnel/officers.

(9) Effectivedisastermanagementplanning&rehabilitation.

2. CivilSupplies/Law&Orderissues/Election.

(1) EffectivePDS:conductfrequentsurprisechecks,abolitionofghostrationcards.

(2) CasesofPBM,casesunderEssentialCommoditiesAct,1955,surprisecheckingofkerosenelicences,preventionofadulterationinessentialcommodities.

(3) Carry out review for effective implementation of schemes of social security,assistancetowidows,aidtodestitutesandoldagepersons.

(4) Important issues of citizens of urban areas such as clean drinking water,sanitationandtrafficcontrol.

(5) Topayattentiontosolveissuesofpeopleofurbanarea.

(6) Monitorservicesbeingprovidedbyciviccentre,arrangeforpriorandsufficienttraining to district employees under E‐governance, disposal of cases of publicgrievancesintimeboundmannerandreviewfortimelydisposalofapplicationsundercitizen’scharter.

(7) Co‐ordination with district police administration for maintenance of law andorder.

(8) ToensurethatelectionstotheParliament,Assemblyandlocalself‐Govt.bodiesareconductedinafree,fairandimpartialmanner.

3. Financialresources:

ToaccordprioritytorecoveryofGovt.dues.

(1) Reviewofrecoveryoflandrevenue,recoveryofeducationcess,revenuerecoverycertificateandotherrecoveriesinRevenueOfficers’meetings.

(2) ActiontopreventencroachmentonGovt.landinurbanareasandrestoreencroachedlands.

(3) Tointensifyrecoveryofcessonlandofurbanareasandcitysurveyareas.

(4) To pay attention to recovery of entertainment tax. Besides, review ofsurprise check of Hotel licences, video licences, cable TV and cinemahouses.

(5) Receiptof registration fee throughregistrationofdocuments,andstrictactionforrecoveryofstampduty.

(6) To make effective inspection of village records for recovery of non‐agriculturalassessment.

(7) Make list of survey Nos. of land having minerals in the district andpreventillegalmining.Periodicreviewofrecoveryofroyalty.

(8) ComplianceofauditparasinwhichissuesofrecoveryareraisedinauditofGramPanchayats.

(9) AlienrecoveryissometimeshiddenasGovt.receipts, forwhichasetupshouldbecreated.

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Chapter 9

VillageLandRecords

District, Taluka and Village are important units for land revenue administration andtherefore,itisnecessarytomaintainrevenuerecordsatallthethreelevels.F.G.H.AndersonwasthepioneerwhopreparedVillageForms in1914 and thereafter in1929, preparedmanual ofvillageaccounts including formsofTaluka/District.Accordingly,hehasprepared18 formsofvillage, 33 forms of Taluka and 6 Forms of district, which are being used till to day in themanagementoflandandlandrecords.

The land revenue law commencedwith regulationNo. 17 of 1827 and this regulationwasframedtosafeguardtherightsoftheStateandpersonsbasedonprinciplesofassessmentlaiddownandforrecoveryofassessment.Inthisregulation,primaryresponsibilityofpaymentof land revenue was imposed on the land holder and in that way, the Raiyatwari system ofrevenue commenced with this regulation. After this regulation, amendments were madegradually and laterbycodifyingall those lawsandregulations,LandRevenuecode,1879wasenacted. Accordingly, the implementation of this law commenced wherein responsibility ofpayment of land revenuewas imposed on land holder. Thereafter, the Gujarat Land RevenueRules,1972wereframedunderthislawandmadeapplicabletowholeofGujaratState.

LandanditsadministrationareinforefrontintheeconomyoftheState.Accountsshouldbemaintainedinprescribedformforeffectivemanagementofland;outoftotallandwithushowmuchlandiscultivable;howmuchisnon‐cultivable;howmuchisundercultivation;andofthishow much land is of dry farming and; horticultural or kyari land can be known from theaccountsmaintained.Owingtootherpriorities,induecourse,systematicdeficiencyhascreptinmaintaining civil accounts of village. It is necessary to focusmore attention onmanagementvillage land records. As we already have the accounts, primarily exercise is supervision andmaintenance.Inordertoreiteratecertainmattersregardingvillagerecord,itisplacedforyourattention.

VillageLandRecord:

F.G.H. Anderson had published “Manual of Revenue Accounts” preparing 18 types ofVillage Forms containing details village lands, its assessment, tenure, survey number, area,assessment of agriculture, yield of agricultural land, proceeds other than agriculture,miscellaneous land revenue, mutations as per record of rights of land, about rights on land,detailsofcrop,receiptbeingforrecoveryofassessment,detailofchallanregardingcreditingtheamount recovered, detail of crop, Tulwari Patrak, register of birth‐death, register of income‐outgoingtobemaintainedbytheTalati,fileofcircularsetc.preparingvillagerecordformsandmaintaining them, annual report to be sent by Talati, inspection of Village Form by thecompetentofficer.Accordingtothemanual,preparingrevenuerecordsatvillagelevelasper18formsandmaintaining the same is theprimary responsibilityofTalati.And inorder that thisrevenuerecord ismaintainedandpreservedproperly, inspectionbyCircleOfficer,Mamlatdar,Prant Officer and Collector during visit of the village is an important function. For suchinspections of village forms, Appendix‐A for “General record inspection” and completeinspection are prepared and scrutinized during inspection. The Collector has to issue

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programmeduringbeginningofeveryrevenueyearforinspectionofsuchvillage landrecordsandaspertargetsfixedbyGovernmentAppendix‐Aandgeneralrecordinspectionofallrecordshastobecarriedout.

VillageFormNo.1(Akarbandh)

FormNo.1,whichisalsocalledAkarbandh.Itisthebasisofallaccountsoflandrevenue.Therefore,itsimportanceisforadjustmentofareaoflandandadjustmentofyield.Thisformisprovided to thevillage after revisionsettlement, inwhich informationof surveynumberwiseland, assessment and tenure is shownand correction ismade asper changes andmaintainedpermanentlyinthisway.Inthis form,rate isshownontopof formforeveryclassof landandsurveynumberwisetenureofland,area,assessment,rightsofpassageandeasementareshown,classwisedetailsofdry,kyari,horticulturallands,whichtreesarereservedetc.arealsoshown.ItisimportantthattheabstractofthisFormispreparedoncompletionofrevenueyear.Basedondetailsofchangesinalltypesofareasandassessment,changesismadeinAkarbandhasperKami‐Jasti Patrak and this form is maintained at District level in the office of the DistrictInspector,LandRecords,andcopyingthesame,Talatimaintainsitinvillagerecord.Abstractofthisformisveryimportantandshouldbewrittenafreshyearinwhichchangesaremade.ThisabstractisabaseofTharavBandh(V.F.No.V).

N.B.:ThefollowinginstructionsareissuedinconsolidatedResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.NSHJ‐102003‐2600‐J,dated18‐12‐2004,theyshouldbeobservedstrictly.

As laid down in the ‘Revenue AccountsManual” under the head of abstract of VillageFormNo.1,areasandassessmentoflandareshown,however,followingmethodofclassificationoflandshouldbeincorporatedinVillageFormNo.1

Theclassificationoflandaspertypeofrightonlandshouldbementionedincolumn(2)ofVillageFormNo.1.

(A) ‘Old tenure’ under this category, lands under Raiyatwari type under section 63 of theLandRevenue Code and the lands forwhich the possessor has right to sell andmakepartition,shouldbeconsidered.

(B) “Newtenure”thelandwhichisrestrictedundersection73AofLandRevenueCode.

1. Restrictedlandsundersection73AoftheLandRevenueCode.

2. The landwith right of possessionwith restricted right under section 43 of theTenancyActandunderothersimilarsections.

3. LandwithrestrictedpossessionrightsundervariousLandReformsActs.

(C) DevsthanInamiLands.

(D) Typesoflandsnotfallingin(1)to(3)aboveshouldbewrittenclearly.

Asmentionedabove,classificationshouldbeshowninVillageFormNo.1andabstractofthat should be drawn as shown in the said Village Form. When the Revenue Officer goes tovillage, entries therein should be examined alongwithmutations in Pahani Patrak. A shouldctionsbetaken,ifanyactisfoundcontrarytoanytenureorrightofrecords.Asregardsthis,theCollectorshouldgivenecessaryinstructionstotheDeputyMamlatdar,CircleOfficerandTalatisandifanyTalati,whiletoursfoundtobeviolatinganyviolationofconditioncontrarytolaw,heshouldreporttothehigherofficerandthehigherofficershouldtakenecessaryaction.

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PreparingVillageFormNo.1:Determineassessmentandcorrection.

ThisisthebasicformofrevenueaccountsanditispreparedbytheSurveyDepartmentwhen settlement ismade at village. This form remains under implementation up to 30 yearswhichmeans till the timeof settlement.Theassessmentwhich isshown in this form iswhichfixedatthetimeofsettlement.

It is likely that this form may be corrected from time to time. Correction may beconsideredduetowashingawaythe land,orduetore‐measurementorchangeinareaduetosuchotherreasons.Whenlandisgivenforpublicworksortakenbackfrompublicworks,alltheentriesaremadeascorrection.Correctionbecomesnecessaryinthefollowingoccasions.

(1) Agriculturallandisconvertedintonon‐agriculturalland.

(2) Landacquiredforpublicpurpose.

(3) GovernmentwastelandgiveninSanthani.

(4) Landbecomeslessduetowashingaway.

(5) Duetoassignmentoflandforpublicpurpose.

(6) Cancellationofassignmentmadeforpublicpurpose.

(7) Duetochangeinareasundersection7Aandwhentheboundaryofvillageischangedortwovillagesareamalgamatedinsuchoccasion.

(8) ConsolidationofSurveynumbers,

(9) TenureischangelikewhenInamilandisresumed.

(10) Townplanningschemeisfinalized.

(11) Landisconsolidated.

(12) Duetoclericalmistake,recordedareaoflandischanged.

(13) WhenAkarJodPatrakisreceived.

Thusforcorrectionofitems1to9,theRevenueDepartmentmakesreporttosurveyDepartmentandcorrectionismadeaccordingly.Asregardsitem10reportscomesfromtheconsulting surveyor and for 11 to 13 reports comes from the Land Records Department.Survey Correction Kami‐Jasti Patrak is carried out as per report from the Land Revenue.Whenchangetakesplaceintheareaorassessment,Kami‐JastiPatrakpreparedaccordinglyandsent.Withregardtochangeintenure,Kami‐JastiPatrakorInformationstatementsarenotsent,butcorrectionismadeinrecordandifchangesaretobemadeinabstract,Intekhabis sent andgot‐made.This form is related toTalukaFormNo.80‐A,8‐BandDistrict formNo.1and2.

VillageFormNo.1‐AForestRegister:

Thisformhastobemaintainedwhereinmorethanfivesurveynumbersareassignedfor forest. Where less than 5 survey numbers are assigned for forest, details thereof aregiveninVillageFormNo.1,incolumnNo.21.Onlyforestistobeshownasprotectedforest,reservedforestorforestbeingadministeredbytheRevenueDepartmentetc.Whateverclassit has to be shown land entered in or deleted from is related toTaluka formNo. 8‐A andTalukaformNo.8‐BandtheDistrictFormNo.1/2.

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VillageFormNo.2:Statementofotherpermanentyield.

This formhas tobemaintained in threeparts for showingotherspecialyieldotherthanagriculture.

(1) Landsnotenteredintosurveynumberssuchasvillagesite,roadandsuchotherlandnotcoveredundertotalareashowninG.F.No.1.

(2) The land which is out of original survey number (Even if it is pot Kharab), but atpresentaspersection48oftheLandRevenuecodeandRule81oftheLandRevenueRulesconverted into non‐agriculture and recovery of non‐agricultural assessment is entered. Inthispart,plotwisealldetailshavetobeentered.

(3) Thelandwhichisassessedornon‐assessed,isgrantedforagriculturalpracticeorforraisingfruit‐bearingtreesorrearingBabultree,withoutownershipright,attseparaterate,landgivenonleaseunderspecialconditionsandgrantedrevenuefree.Duringreview,itcanbefoundthatthelandisputtouseforthepurposeforwhichitwasgranted.

Thus theVillage FormNo. 1 shows the yield of agricultural produce, in the samemannerVillageFormNo.2,isusefulforyieldotherthanagricultureandotherspecialyieldfromnonagriculturallandisshowninthisfrom.

Therearethreepartsofthisform,Part‐I:Inthispartthelandoutofvillagesiteandoutoflandsnotenteredinsurveynumberforexpansionofraisedplatform,whengivenforhouseareentered.

Part‐II: In thispart, landswhicharegiven fornon‐agriculturaluseoutof surveynumberand onwhich rent or assessment is to be recovered. They are entered in this part. Landgrantedatconcessionalrateisenteredinthispart.

Part‐III: Lands entered for agricultural practice with special terms and conditions areentered.Inthis,speciallandstobereclaimedorlandsgivenforcultivationwithconcessionalassessmentareentered.

Inthisform,thelandsgivenonleaseforfiveyearsormoreperiodshouldbeshareentered.If lease is less than five years, the yield of such land should be taken in form No. 4 asmiscellaneousyield.

Fromthisform,itcanbeeasilyfoundastowhentheperiodofleaseexpires.Sothatleasecanberenewedintimewhentheleaseperiodexpiresorpossessionoflandcanbetakenback.DetailsofthisformarealsotakeninTharavbandh,thescrutinyofobservanceofconditionsoftheleasebecomeseasywiththisform.

InordertoenterthisfactinVillageFormNo.1andVillageFormNo.5abstractofthisformhastobedrawneveryyear.

VillageFormNo.3(StatementofInamiland)

(1) FullamountofparticularpartoftherevenueofthesurveynumbershownasInamintheVillageFormNo.1wasgiventotherespectiveInamdar.NowInamsareabolishedaftertheDevsthan InamAbolitionAct,aspassed in1969,whichmeansnosuchInami landshaveremainsbetweentheGovernmentandlandholders.

(2) Inamswereofseventypes(1)SaranjamandpoliticalInam(formilitaryservice),(2)JatInam (3) Devsthan Inam, (4) Watan Inam permanent (non servant), (5) Watan Inam(hereditary), Non‐servant of parganaWatandar Servant, (6) Village servant (a) Raiyatuseful(b)Governmentuseful(Chakariyat)Revenue,hereditary.(7)Miscellaneousworkotherthanagricultural,forotherpublicpurpose.

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(3) Iftheuseforwhichlandwasgrantedceasedorputtoanyotherusewithoutpermission,theexemptionofthatlandiscancelledandmadeliableforfullassessment.

(4) When the land is granted for pubic or charitable use, agriculture or use other thanagriculture,subjecttorecoveryof fullorreducedassessment, thenit istobeshownasInamofclass–VII.(Rule‐32).

(5) There were mainly two types of occupations in Saurashtra, Girasdari and BarkhaliGirasdari, as Talukadars, Bhagdars and Mul Girasiya had occupation ownership right,they used to enjoy yield of villages. Barkhali includes Inamdar, endowment holder offormer Government, Jivaidar, Kherati Inam holder, Chakariyat and Pasaytas.Barkhalidars have no ownership right on land, they were only entitled for use. InJunagadh,Rajkot,Bhavnagaretc.variousstatesthereweredifferentaccountsystemsofthisoccupationandInamandonmergerofthisStatein1948andaspertheSaurashtraLand Reforms Act, 1951 and as per other land reforms laws class of Girasdars andBarkhalidarshasbeenabolished.

(6) In Kutch there were types of occupation and Inam like Girasdari, Melthiras, Bhayati,Chakariya, Danodi, Dharmada Kherati, Kami Pasa and Varduka. In this occupation orInam,wholevillage,particularpartofvillage,wholeorpartoflandweregivenrevenuefreeandwholeorpartwithexemptionoflandrevenue.In1958,oncomingintoforceoftheKutchInamAbolitionAct, theoccupationInamended,exceptDevasthan InamiandsubsequentlywithDevsthanAbolitionActin1969,theyalsocameotanend.

(7) Inwhole State, section 38 of the LRC and land revenue exemption (class‐7) remain inforce.Thusinrespectofclass‐7,itshouldbeseenwhethertheconditionsofendowmentare observed properly or not. It is the duty of the Talati to report breach of suchconditions. On abolition of various Inams and on regranting land on new tenure,necessaryassessmentistoberecovered.NowsinceInamilandsdonotexist,thisformispreservedpermanentlyonlyforrecord.

ThisformrelatestoTalukaFormNo.8‐Aand8‐BandDistrictformNo.1/2andTalukaformNos.2and3.

VillageFormNo.4(Miscellaneouslandrevenuestatement).

RevenuereceivedisoftwotypesunderLRCandrules.

(A) Permanent revenue, in which permanent assessment on agricultural land underpossessionandfixedassessmentonnon‐agriculturalland.

(B) Fluctuating miscellaneous revenue is for land given for less than five years.Miscellaneous revenue is not fixed income, it cannot be decided in advance as to howmuchthatwillcomeeveryday.

As regards such revenue (1) Yield of waste land given mainly for cultivationassessingfortheperiodlessthanfiveyears,(2)Yieldoflandcultivatedbyorderonnon‐assessedland,(3)Amountofoccupancyrightofthelandgivenforagriculture(4)Yieldfromgrassorganising(5)Watertax,occasionallytobecreditedtolandrevenue.(7)Oneforthpenalty to be imposed as per section148, (8)Notice fee (9) Fee fixed for givinginformation as per chapter in record of right. (10) Assessment for sowing withoutpermissionandamountofsaleifcropisattachedaspersection61.Thisyieldisenteredin three ways in the Village Form No. 5(1) from the report of Talati or other villageemployeeforsuchyield.(2)fromapplicationoftheapplicant.(3)fromordersreceivedfromTaluka.Talatihastofilltheformforsuchfluctuatingyieldandonfillingnecessarydetails, it is tobesent toTalukaand thesame isentered in formNo.4ofTaluka.ThisformislinkedtoTalukaformNo.8‐BandDistrictformNo.2.

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VillageFormNo.5(Tharavbandh)

This form is called Tharav bandh. Permanent and fluctuating both types ofoverallfactofdemandoflandrevenueareshowninthisform.Moreover,changesinareaandassessmentandreasonsofchangeinpermanentyieldareshowninthisform.Whenchange is made in respect of permanent yield inquiry has to be made. Inquiry of allaspectshas tobemade in fluctuatingyield.The fluctuating yield is subject to small orlargrchanges.Butwhenthereisamajorchangeordifference,reasonshouldbeshown.DetailsofVillageFormNos1,2,3and4comeinthisTharavbandh.AndthereisaTolaPatrak No. 11, which shows details of every survey number, possessorwise due anddetailsofrecoverywhichistalliedwithV.F.No.5.ThatmeansinV.F.No.5,totalofthewholeareaandwholeyield is shownand inVillageFormNo.11 it is shownbasedonirrigation.HoldingwiseexplanationthatanyyieldremainstobepostedorrecoveredcanbeknownbecauseV.F.No.5and11should tally inall respects.This form isconnectedwithTalukaformNo.8‐A,8‐B,9‐A,19‐BandDistrictFormNos.1and2.

VillageFormNo.6(RecordofRights)

RecordofRightsisastatementofrightoflandholders,inwhichchangesofthelands being held by himare recorded.Record ofRights is an important component ofRaitwarirevenuesystem,inGovernmentrecorditisrecordofimportantproofevidence,forwhichdetailedexplanationisgiveninchapter‐X(A)oftheLRC,1879andchapter‐15oftheLRR,1972.Inthisformheirship,distributioninfamily,purchasebyabsolutesaledocument,encumbrance,freefromencumbranceandordersmadeinrespectoflandetc.areentered.Notice isservedtoall interestedpersonsaspersection135‐DoftheLandRevenue Code, and on maturity, the decision to approve/ disapprove is taken by thecompetentofficer.

Instructions have been issued under consolidated Resolution, RevenueDepartment,No.HKP‐102003‐2727‐Jdated 1‐12‐2003forkeepingrecordofrightsupto date. Village FormNo. 6wasmaintained byTalati andhas remainedwithhim.Butnowwithcomputerisationoflandrecords,E‐Dharacentreshavebeenopenedineveryoffice of the Taluka Mamlatdar, in which the Dy. Mamlatdar E‐Dhara is appointed.ThereforeVillageFormNo.6aretakenbytheofficeoftheMamlatdarfromtheTalatiandsince the implementationof this system inTaluka,different typesofapplication formsare maintained from taking entry from E‐Dhara centre. Accordingly, on receipt ofapplication,thesameisscrutinizedandactionistaken.Now,theGovernmenthasissuedinstructiontosendnoticeof135‐DfromE‐DharaCentretothepartiesbyUPConmakingentryinFormNo.6andthesameistobeimplemented.Thereafter,thecompetentofficersuch as Mamlatdar, Deputy Mamlatdar (Revenue)/ Circle Officer etc. approves/disapproves the entry. Appeals against this decision comes before the Prant Officer(DetailsaboutV.F.No.6aregiventhechapterofLandRecordComputerisation)

DisputeRegister:

Whenanyoneraisesdisputeregardinganythingotherthandisputeofheirshiprightoranyprivatepersonswithregardtoanychange, thatentry ismadebyTalati indisputeregisterfordisposal.Disputesofheirshiparedisposedofinheirshipregister.Itsentry is notmade in this register. There are 7 columns in this register, inwhich firstcolumnisserialnumberofentryofdisputeregister,secondcolumnistheVillageFormNo.6,inthirdcolumn,surveyforwhichthereisdispute,inforthcolumnthearea,infifthcolumnthedateofraisingdispute, insixthcolumndetailsofdisputewithnameand in

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seventhcolumntheorderofMamlatdarorPrant,arementioned.ThecomplainttakenbyTalati is also recorded in this form. Under Tenancy Act, the disposal of dispute aboutstatusoftenantisnottobeenteredinthisbecausethesameistobedisposedofundersection70oftheTenancyAct.

VillageFormNo.7(12)(PahaniPatrak)

FormNo. 7/12which is called joint form 7/12,which includes Pahani Patrak.Beforethejointformwasmade,oneseparateregisterwasmaintainedforwritingPahaniPatrak,insteadofthatformNo.12isgivenbelowformNo.7.Contentsof7AareincludedinForm12.ThisformisPahaniPatrakorCoPregisterandoninspectiononthesiteastowhichcropsaresownintheland,surveynumber,detailsofarea,cultivatorandmethodof cropping are recorded. In this, details of cultivation‐ fallow land, mixed crop land,treee,irrigatedcrop,sourceofirrigation,fruitbearingtreesetc,areincluded.

Abovepartof7/12isindexofformNo.6,whereasthepartbelowisofaformofcropregister giving figureof sowing, fallowand crop.Now, register for formNo.12 iswrittenaspersurveynumberandserialnumberofHissa.Thus,thiscombinedFormisknown as 7/12 Pahani Patrak. Pahani means inspection. When Mamlatdar goes toinspectPahaniPatrak,hetakeswithhimthisstatementofloosepageswhichareboundinpaperboardandinspectsonsitethedetailsofcroponfield,detailsofarea,detailofpossessorandmethodofcultivation.Talatihasalsotoentercropandsowinginthisformtothesite.MamlatdarandPrantOfficerhavetotakeNimtanoofentriesatthesiteofthisPahani Patrak. WhenTalati goes tomake Pahani Patrak he should informhis visit inadvance and should suggest that agriculturists remain present and should make allentriesonthesite.TheTalatishouldfindoutsowingofPotKharab,unauthorisedsowinginwaste landwhenhe preparesPahani Patrak.Hehas to specifically see thatwhat issownintotalareaofeverysurveynumberandwhichpartiswaste,sothatnopartisleftwithoutbeingentered.

NowvidegovernmentinRevenueDepartmentCircularno.LRC‐102012/15/41,dated:16/03/2012,theGovernmentofGujarathasseparatedvillageformno.12fromthe earlier combined formNo. 7/12, therebymaking form no. 7 and 12 separate andindependentofeachother.

Henceforthtohaveacopyofone'slandrecords,oneneedstohaveacopyofformno.7only.VillageFormno.7carriesdetailsofsurveynumber,area,typeoflandtenure,nameoftheholder,detailsofotherrights,theholder'spossessionofcultivableland,Potkharabandits'Aakar'.

Whiletheseperateformno.12nowcarriestheyear,farmer'sname,season,cropsownanditsarea,modeofirrigationanddetailsoftreesandmethodofcultivation.Themutationentriesinvillageformno.6willhavetobereflectedinformno.12though,fortheholderoflandthisisanimportantdocument.

Theyearwise,seasonwisedataof formno.12 forgivenvillageswillhave tobeenteredbyTalaticumMantri.Hewilllockthedataandthereaftercopiesoflockeddatawillonlybeavailable.Ifthelockeddataisrequiredtobemodified,theauthorityforthesamelieswiththeMamlatdar. ThemodificationorderbyMamlatdarwillbeenteredinformno.12atE‐dharacentre.

TheDistrictDevelopmentofficerhas,atthetimeoffieldinspection,toinspect1villageofeveryTalukaandmaximum20villages.PrantOfficerhastoinspectfivevillages

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ofeveryTaluka.TalukaDevelopmentOfficerhastoinspect25villagesunderhischarge.VFNo.7/12isverificationisdoneindifferentdirections,ofabouttensurveynumberssituatedawayfromthevillage,toinspectastowhethertrueentriesofcrop,sowing,area,methodofploughinghavetobemadeasinfiled.Hehastomakenote,withsignatureanddateonlastpageof7/12astowhichnumberswereinspected.Thus,inspectionof7/12isanimportantpartoffieldinspection.

Entriesoftenancyareimportantinrecordofrightsanditisimportantastowhocultivates and how he cultivates the land. Moreover, if the land is continuously keptfallow,aspertenancylaw,landhastobetakenbyGovernment.Therefore,PahaniPatrakisanimportantrecord.

Modeofcultivationisenteredinthefollowingmanner.

(1) Themainpossessorcultivateshimself;withmembersoffamilyorwithhiredlabourersnumberormodeshouldbewritten.Ifhecultivateswithhiredlabourers,word“labour”shouldbewritten.

(1‐A)Possessorhimselfcultivatesorcultivateswithmembersofhisfamily(Mode‐1)

(2) Possessororhisagentcultivateslandwithlabourerandhealwaysexercisessupervision(Mode‐2).

(3) Ifcultivationiscarriedoutbyotherthanthismode,heisconsideredtenant(Mode‐3).

VillageFormNo.8A‐Khatavahioflandholding(Khata)ofcultivators.

ThisformisaKhatavahiofland,inwhichthename,holdingnumberofthepersonwhoholdsland,totalsurveynumbersofholdingitsareaandassessmentareshown.ThisformislinkedtoVillageFormNo.6and7/12.ChangehastobemadeaccordingtotheentriesmadeinVillageFormNo.6.Detailsastohowmuchlandtheholderholdscanbeobtainedfromthisform.

LandRevenuecodewasamendedwitheffectfrom16‐12‐1986withadditionofsections135‐LL to section 135‐T and Land Revenue Rules were amended to add chapter‐ 15.Rules113Ato113K,chapteronKhedutpassbookandKhedutKhatavahiwasaddledandcoveredunderthelaw.PassBookistobemaintainedintwocopies,onecopyforthecultivators and the other to remain with the competent officer. The responsibility ofmaintainingandupdatingcultivator’spassbooklieswiththecompetentofficer.

VillageFormNo.8‐B:Khatavahiofcredit‐debit.

This form is required to be filled every year, all amounts due in revenue year,amountrecoveredandtheamountspaidbylandholderinearlieryears,whichisknownassurplus,isalsoshowninthis.Inthis,eachlastholdingmaybeboundasabook.Thelast holding to be maintained is called monopoly, auction or Makta holding. Maktaholding means yield is fixed at village but not the land holder who will pay. Anymiscellaneousreceiptoflandrevenue,assoonasitisenteredinForm‐4,entrythereofistobemadeinthisform.Foranywaiverordeferralofpayment,entryismadeinthisandtheamounttoberecoveredisdecreased.AsperEducationCessAct,1962,itisdecidedthat Panchayat has to raise education cess. After the making entry of education cessVillageFormNo.8‐A,TalatihastomakeentryinVillageFormNo.8‐C,butnochangeistobemadeinVillageFormNo.8‐B.ThisformNo.8‐Bwillshowrecoveryoflandrevenue.

This form shows, from Village Form No. 8 amount of permanent yield due and landrevenue is recovered from the land holder. Thus, this form is very important for thepurposeofrecovery.

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VillageFormNo.9‐Receipt(Rojmel)

Thisisareceiptofrecoveryoflandrevenue,madeintriplicate.Talatihastogivefirstcopytothepayer.TalatihastoproduceintreasurywithchallanofFormNo.10atthetimeofpayingremittanceatTalukaandthirdcopyremainswithTalatiasanofficecopy.ItisdecidedtoclosetheaccounteverydayandthebalanceshouldbeentrustedtoSarpanchandhissignatureshouldbe takenon lastcolumnof thedaybook.NumberofreceiptgivenshouldbewritteninKhatavahiofVillageFormNo.8‐BandKhatanumberofVillageFormNo.8‐Aand8‐Bshouldbewritten,sothatreferencemayremainagainsteachother.Forrecovery,Talatihastoenteralldaybookavailableinvillageinprescribedstockregister.Attheendofrevenueyear,(31stJuly)thedaybookswhicharecontinuedand permission of the Taluka Development officer has to be sought for using in thefollowingyear.

VillageFormNo.10(Challan)

As per Village FormNo. 9, land revenue recovered by issuing receipt has to beremittedtoTaluka.RulesforremittancearegivenintheRevenueAccountsManual.Theamountofrecoveryoflandrevenuehastobeshowninascendingorderfrom1stAugust,threecopiesofthischallanhastobeprepared,firstremittanceshouldbegotrecordedinF.No.4ofTaluka,TalatihastopayinauthorisedbankofTaluka.Onecopyofthatchallanhastobekept intreasury,secondcopy inTalukaandthirdcopy invillagerecordwithTalati.ThisformhastobeinspectedsoastoensurethatremittanceiscreditedregularlysothatnoamountremainstobepaidforalongperiodandcasesofmisappropriationofGovernmentmoneymaynothappenby theTalati.This form isconnectedwithTalukaFormNo.1.

VillageFormNo.11–TalaPatrakandLavniPatrak.

This form is demand of land revenue and Tala Patrak of outstanding recovery.When agricultural land and non‐agricultural land is partitioned, landholders accountsarechanged,totalsaremadefromholdingandrecoveryisalsomadeonthesamebasis.TotalareaistakenfromVillageFormNo.1.Thus,evenifasmallmistakeiscommitted,accountsdonottally.ItisdecidedtomakethisTalaPatraksothatanymistakemaynotbemade.Detailsoflandheldexceptagriculturallandofvillagesitearenotbeenteredinthisform,becausenon‐cultivatedisdeductedinTharavbandh.Yearwiseinformationofoutstandingbothdeferredandnon‐deferredduesareavailable.IneverycolumnofthisformtotalhastobetalliedwithVillageFormNo.5,8‐Band9.

ThisformisrelatedwithTalukaformNo.4,5and7.

VillageFormNo.13,Tulwari.

Inthisformstandingcropisposted.AllcroppedandfallowlandhastobetotaledandhastobetotaledandtalliedwithFormNo.1.Ifmorethanonecropistakendetailsthereofhavetobeshown.Thisformisuseful forcropsbeingharvestedintherelevantarea and scientific analysis of use of land. Crop planted for more than one time,machinery,typeof irrigationforcrops,sowingof improvedseeds, fruit,tree, fuelwoodareshowninthisstatement.

AsperareaofsurveynumbersrecoveredinVillageFormNo.1,detailofcrophastobeshown in this form, and inabstractofVillageFormNo.1, ithas tobe talliedwith totalarea. Now for Tulwari, computerisation of Village Form No. 7/12 is done. Using thesoftware,abstractofTulwarihastobepreparedinVillageFormNo.12.

ThisformrelatestoTalukaFormNo.20

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VillageFormNo.14–Registerofbirth–death.

Under the Act of the Government of India, registration of birth‐death has becomecompulsory.Thisformismaintainedinform14,14A,14B,14Cand14D,inallfiveforms.

Form–14– ResponsibilityisofTalatitomaintainforentryofbirth‐death.

Form–14‐A This is a register of small pox. The responsibility of maintaining thisformisofhealthorganisation.

Form–14‐B– Epidemic report is tobeusedwhen influenza, yellow fever, smallpox,cholera, plague, jaundice etc. spread. The health department does theworkofcontrollingthesediseases.

Form–14‐C– Dailyreportofdisease.

Form–14‐D– Reportofcattledisease,whenepidemicoutbreakintamedanimal,thisistobesent.ItismaintainedbytheAnimalHusbandryDepartment.

TheRegistrationofBirthsandDeathsAct,1969cameintoforceform1‐4‐70inthestate of Gujarat, under section‐4 of the said Act. Talati‐Mantri of Gram Panchayat, ChiefOfficerformunicipalareaandRangeOfficerforforestareaaredeclaredaslocalofficer.ThisFormprovidesverymuchimportantinformation.Itsuseincensusisimportantonthebasisofwhichdevelopmentplanofthecountryisformulated.

Onreceiptof informationofbirth/deathTalatihas toenter in thisForm.This isimportantl for availing Government services and issue certificate for going abroad, foradmissioninprimaryschool,andthisheirshipoflandiflandholderisanagriculturist.

ThisformisrelatedtoTalukaFormNo.21VillageFormNo.15RegisterofVillageCattleandeconomiccondition.

This formhas tobepreparedeveryyear, for thevillage inwhich informationof cattleandeconomicconditionisentered.EntriesofGovernmentandmunicipalcattlearemadeandstud‐bullleft looseisalsoenteredinthat.Detailsofresourcesofvillagehavetobeenteredatproperplaces in thisFormasperordersmade from time to time, inwhichentriesofhandloom,oilmill,vapourandoilrunmachines,sugarfactories,woodenandironsugarcanepressformanufacturingjaggeryetc.localequipmentsareentered.DetailsofentriesofthisFormhastobecompletedbyJanuary15thandabstractthereofshallbesenttotheTalukaDevelopmentofficer.

ThisformrelatestoTalukaformNo.22.

VillageFormNo.16–Formofwatersources.

Thisformispreparedeverytwoyears,inwhichwatersourcessuchassmallwell,tubewell,stepwell,tank,wellinsurveynumberorvillagesitehavetobeentered.Detailsofwatersourcesmaybecomeavailableinfaminecircumstances.Asapartoffiveyearplan,manyworkswereundertakenundernon‐planformakingwateravailable.Check‐damisoneexample.This formshouldbecompletedbeforeDecember31.Thetouringofficersshould check the same by the end of April, so that the abstract can be sent to Talukabefore10thofthemonthofMay.

ThisformrelatestoTalukaFormNo.23.

VillageFormNo.17(Receipt–IssueRegister)

ThisisaformforenteringpapersreceivedbyTalatiandthosesentbyTalati.AndTalatihas to show the details of reply given entering on the very day the chapter/letter isreceived.

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VillageFormNo.18(FileofResolutions–Circular)

FilesofResolution–CircularssentbytheCollector/DistrictDevelopmentOfficer/PrantOfficer/Mamlatdar/TalukaDevelopmentOfficers,andotherGovernmentofficesshouldbepreparedandmaintaineduptodateofverificationandhastobecheckedathetimeofrecordinspectionwhetherthisfileismaintainedornot.

AnnualaccountstobeclosedbyTalati

Beforetheendof JulyofeveryrevenueyearTalati‐cum‐Mantrishould firstpost, ifanyamountisleftouttobepostedinVillageFormNo.8‐B;Thereafter,tallyingtotalamountofmiscellaneouslandrevenuewithVillageFormNo.8‐BpostedinproperheadinVillageForm No. 4 and total amount be entered in Form No. 5, outstanding amount to berecoveredinFormNo.11,shouldbetalliedwithTharavinFormNo.11,shouldbetalliedwithabstractofVillageFormNo.10andVillageFormNo.9andaftertallying,attheendof31stJuly,closeallaccountsofvillagerecordandsendreporttotheTalukaOfficer.

TalukaForm:

AsregardsformstobemaintainedinTalukaandDistrictfromvillagelandrecord,F.G.H.Andersenhasissued“ManualofRevenueAccounts”thatmeans“abookofcivilaccountsofTalukasandDistrictsofGujaratState,FormsprescribedthereinshouldbemaintainedinTaluka/District.Total1to22formshavetobemaintainedinTalukadetailsofwhichareasunder:

TalukaFormNo.1:

Work of collecting village accounts is carried out at Taluka level and this Form is notprepared by revenue but treasury, as Annual Form. In this recovery, outstanding ofprevious year, permanent and fluctuating current yearnon‐Tharavbandhmatters andrefund matters have to be recorded. In this, details of permanent and fluctuatingrecovery, date wise, village wise challan number, are recorded. This form has to bemaintainedatTalukaPanchayat.

TalukaFormNo.2(PermanentRegister)

This is known as lease register. This is a permanent register kept for recording non‐agricultureorspecialpurposeleaseandcontracts.ThisisduplicateofVillageFormNo.2.Timeofleaseisasperdeclarationandrentseparateforeverylease.ThisformisusefulforpropercontrolonyieldatTalukalevelandcontrolmayremainonaccountskeptbyTalati.

TalukaFormNo.3(InamiLand)

This is a form of Inami land based on Village Form No. 3. All Inams of Gujarat areabolished,butonly Inamsofclass‐7, inwhich landisgranted forpublicpurposeundertheLandRevenueRulesremainasofnow.AftertallyingthislandandTalukaformNo.9,it is sent to Collector for writing its total in district form No. 3. This form has to bemaintainedintheofficeofMamlatdar.

TalukaFormNo.4(Recoveryoutstandingregister)

Thisisannualformdemandofjointlandrevenueanddetailofitsrecoveryisshowninthis. On the demand side, land revenue outstanding of permanent land, revenuepostponement, matters relating to deletion of demand and recovery are shown. ThisformhastobetalliedwithformNo.9and11.ThisformhastobemaintainedbyTalukaPanchayat.

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TalukaFormNo.5

This is recovery outstanding form, in which one column is such in which amounts ofdemand of current year recovery or amount paid in advance for subsequent years inshown.TotalofTalukaformNo.4and5isshownbelowtheform.Totalofconsolidatedland revenue is available from this form. This form has to be maintained by TalukaPanchayat.

TalukaFormNo.6(A)and6(B)

(1) Theformisofremediesofordinaryandothersrictness.TheuseofthisFormisthisthatdistrictFormNo.6canbefilledup.

(2) Control can be exercised onmiscellaneous land revenue (Penalty, notice fee, auctioncost).

TalukaFormNo.7

ThisformispreparedformabstractofVillageFormNo.11.Thatisaformofauthorisedoutstanding. In that classification can be done viz. (1) which is not recoverable. (2)doubtful and (3) recoverable. It is prepared from abstract of Village Form No. 11. ItshowsauthorisedandunauthorisedoutstandingofTalukaformNo.5andunauthorisedoutstandinganddetailsofalltypesofexemption.

Talukaform8and8‐B:MojeVarTarij.

8‐Aisasanabstractofareasofvillages,whereas8‐Bisanabstractofrevenuevillages.ThisformismadeasatotalofvillagesoftalukaastotalofVillageFormNo.5.ThisisanannualformtobemaintainedintheofficeoftheMamlatdar.

TalukaformNo.9

This is final grand total of Taluka form 8. It is useful for making explanations for allincreases –decreases in area and assessment. It is a total of 8‐A and 8‐B, in whichincreaseanddecreaseofareaandassessmentareshown.

TalukaFormNo.10

This is calculation form of local cess fund. Actual amount of local cess payable topanchayat is now recovered separately. Tallying with Village Form No. 11, separateaccountsoflandrevenueandlocalfundpreparedonbasisofVillageFormNo.4and8‐Ahavetobemaintained.ItistobemaintainedinTalukaPanchayat.

TalukaFormNo.11:

This is a form of posting installments. There are certain other recoveries except landrevenuesuchasamountofmaterialdisposedbyauction,excisefee,contractetc.whicharerecoveredbyinstallments.ItistobemaintainedinTalukaPanchayat.

TalukaformNo.12:

This is a register ofmutation regarding cashprice.After abolitionof Inams, now suchcash payment does not exist. With respect to religious matter such payments arecancelled. In Saurashtra, permanent payments in lieu of lands are continued forDevsthan.Theyaretobeenteredinthisform.

TalukaformNo.13:

Thisisaformofsub‐postingofvillagelevelallowance.

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TalukaformNo.14:

Thisisacashbookofpaymentofvillageservice.AbstractofformNo.12hastobetalliedwithformNo.14.Totalamountofpaymenthastoberemittedtothetreasuryattheendofeverymonth.ThisformistheaccountofTreasury.

TalukaformNo.15:

This is a register of payment of witnesses and prisoners. It is a register of entry ofexpendituretobeincurredincriminalandrevenuecourt.

TalukaformNo.16:

This is a register of receipt and expenditure of permanent advance. Expenditure isincurred from this for contingent expenditure. Thereafter, bill is made, recouped andcredited.Itismaintainedasperfinancialyear.Contingentexpendituremadefromthisinthetaluka.

TalukaformNo.17:

These are accounts of deposits remitted to the Mamlatdar, whichmeans it is depositaccount. Taluka form No. 17‐A for the amount thatmay be received from the partiestowardsallowanceandtravelingexpensesofwitnessform17‐Bfortheamountthatmaycome first as deposit for copy and search fee and form 17‐C for the unpaid amountswhich have to be kept as deposit. TheMamlatdar should examine this register everymonthsothatmisappropriationmaynottakeplace.FormNo.17‐Disadepositaccount.Amounts of deposit revenue and criminal accountst are maintained in this register.Amount of penalty of pound, compensation, penalty, matters relating to sale ofunauthorised property come as criminal deposit, whereas in revenue deposit,compensation of land acquisition, amount of earnest money of sale of Civil CourtDarkhastcomeinrevenuedeposit.

TalukaformNo.18:

FormNo. 18‐A is important for knowledge of prevailing prices of various food grainswhenitisfoundthatconsiderableincreaseordecreasehastakenplaceinpricesinwhichTalukaDevelopment Officer should show the reasons. In form17‐B, entries regardingskilled labourer, ordinary labourer, agricultural labourer, agriculturewageofmenandwomenaremade.ItisimportantfortheMinimumwageAct.

TalukaformNo.19:(Rainfallregister)

Whereverthereareraingauges,theyarekeptatTalukaoffices.Theyaremaintainedforfour months of monsoon. This form is maintained for some years. From this Form,averagerainfallcanbeknown.

TalukaformNo.20:

This form is an agricultural form. This form is prepared from Village Form No. 13.Estimateofareaandpositionofcropisrequiredinthis.Detailsofirrigatedcrops,wasteandfruitbearingtreesarecollectedinthis.Thisregisterismaintainedfor30years.Itisusefulforrevisionsettlement.

TalukaformNo.21:

ItispreparedfromVillageFormNo.14and14‐A,ReportregardingthishastosenttotheAssistantDirectorofthePublicHealthDepartment.Whencontagiousdiseasebreakout,daily statement will be sent in Village Form No. 14‐A from Sarpanch to TalukaDevelopment Officer. For cattle diseases, Taluka FormNo. 21 is to bemaintained likeVillageFormNo.14‐A.

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TalukaformNo.22:

This form is for enumerationof cattleheadcensus.This is a fiveyearly form. It is likeVillage Form No. 15. The DILR consolidates Agricultural form‐2. Reasons have to berecordedastowhichvarietyisdecreased–increased.

TalukaformNo.23:

Tenyearformofwatersources,itispreparedfromVillageFormNo.16.OnsendingthisfacttotheD.I.L.R.hewillprepareformsandsenttotheDirectorofAgriculture.

FormsofDistrict:

DistrictFormNo.1 : ThisannualFormispreparedfromTalukaFormNo.8‐Aand9‐A.

DistrictFormNo.2 : ThisannualFormispreparedfromTalukaformNo.8Band9B

DistrictFormNo.3 : OverallformofdistrictismadebyconsolidatingFormNo.3

DistrictFormNo.4 : TalukaDevelopmentofficersendsfromVillageFormNo.11andfromallForms,districtFormisprepared.Thisisaformforfiveyear.

DistrictFormNo.5 : TalukaDevelopmentofficersendsatfiveyears,andonthebasisofthatDistrictFormNo.5isprepared.

DistrictFormNo.6 : ThisismerebyacompilationofTalukaformNo.6‐Aand6‐B.Thisformisattachedwithannualadministrativereport.

SignificantrevenuemattersforvillagelandrecordbesidesRecordofRights.

(1) AmalgamationofSurveynumbers:

(1) WiththeapprovaloftheCollectorandfromtheapplicationofholderanysurveynumberorsub‐divisionof surveynumber,maybeamalgamatedwithanyabuttingsurveynumber.

(2) Any sub‐division of survey number,which is held by one holder underoneandsametenuremaybeamalgamatedwithanyabuttingsub‐divisionofthesamesurveynumber.

(3) Whentwosurveynumbersareamalgamatedsingleentrywillbemadeinrecordsfortwoormorepartofland. Thefirstnumberofamalgamatednumbers will be given as identification number. Any boundary marksexistinbetweenlandamalgamatedwillberemovedandvillagemapwillbecorrectedaccordingly.

As per administration of survey department, when a new non‐agricultural number is made from survey No. 25, new survey numberbecomesknownandwrittenasNo.25‐Bandoldsurveybecomes25‐A.IfwecontinueNo.25foroldsurveynumber,itmaybemistakenasoriginalsurveynumberwhichisnotproperbecausethelandfromthathasgonetoothernumber.

When survey numbers are amalgamated, as per Land RevenueRule (3), the amalgamated survey number will bear the lowest of thenumbers. Forexample,surveyNo.23,surveyNo.25andsurveyNo.27

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areamalgamated,thennewsurveynumberiswhichtheareaofallthesesurvey number is amalgamated will be know as survey number 23.AgainstsurveyNo.25and27suchentrywillbemadethatthosesurveynumbersareamalgamatedwithsurveyNo.23.Thatmeans theentryofsurvey No. 25 will not remain in serial number and similarly entry ofsurveyNo.27willnotbethere.Inthesamemanner,betweensurveyNo.26and28noentryofsurveynumberwillremain.

2. Kami‐JastiRegister:

VillageFormNo.1iscalledAkarbandh.Changestakeplaceinthatfromtime to time and corrections have to be made to bring it up‐to‐date,whichiscalledKami‐JastiPatrak.It iscalledK.J.P. inEnglish. Changeofassessment of agriculture ismade because of that change or change ismade in area of survey number, or new survey number is made. Onreporting to the survey department about such change, the surveydepartment will prepare Durasti Patrak (Kami‐Jasti or Durasti Patrak)andonthebasisofthatchangewillbemadeinformNo.1.

Suchchangesareduetothefollowingoccasions.

(1) Conversionofagricultural land intonon‐agricultural (2)Acquisitionof land forpublicpurpose (3) SathniofGovernmentwaste land (4)Washingawayoflandholding(5)assignmentofGovernmentlandforpublicpurpose(6)duetoregionalchangesundersection7AofLandRevenuecode.(8)Amalgamationofsurveynumber(9)Duetochangeoflandtenure(10)DuetofinalizationofTownPlanningscheme.(11)On implementation consolidation scheme after approval. (12)Becauseofclericalmistakeinwritingsurveynumbersorassessment.

In this chapter papers regarding No. 1 to9 are sent to surveydepartmentfromtherevenuedepartment,whereasforNo.10,papersaresentbytheconsultingsurveyor.AsregardsmatterrelatingtoNos.11to13,landrecorddepartmentitselfpreparespapers.

Survey Department prepares this Kami‐Jasti Patrak and sendscopy to village.When change is to bemade in area or assessment it iscalledKami‐JastiRegisterwhereaswhenthereisnosuchchange,whatissentiscalled“SuchanaPatrak”.

Because of increasing urbanization and industrialization,permission of non‐agricultural is obtained by holders of agriculturallands/landholders.Thus,theresponsibilityisoftheMamlatdartoseethemeasurement of lands being converted from agricultural to non‐agriculturalpurpose,grantsanads,prepareK.J.P.andtomakechangesinrevenue records accordingly. Some lands are acquired for non‐agriculturalpublicpurpose.Experienceshowsthateffectisnotgiveninrecords regarding such lands. Non‐agricultural assessment is notrecovered. Therefore, instructions should be issued to Mamlatdar, tomakechangesinrecordsregardingallsuchlands,getK.J.P.preparedandgivetheeffectinrevenuerecordsandcompletetheworkinco‐ordinationofD.I.L.R.forwhichperiodicreviewshouldbeheld.

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Chapter 10

RevenueOfficers:Fieldwork.

1. Fortheworkofdistrictrevenueofficers,theGovernmenthaslaiddownannualcriteriafortheirtour/nighthaltandinspectionofvillagerecordintheirareabyissueofordersfromtimetotime.

2. With increaseintheirwork, facilitiesof transportand forbetter liaisonadministrationandpeople fordevelopmentprocess, theGovernmenthas fixednorms for tours, nighthalt and inspection of village record and verification of farmers’ ledgers by District/Talukaofficersintheirjurisdictionduringayearwhichisasunder:

(1) Normsfortours–nighthalts–(GovernmentcircularR.D.No.PTA‐1090‐260‐D‐Dt.17‐1‐90)

Sr.No.

Office Normsfordaysoftours Normsfornighthalt

Present New Present New

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Collector(allexceptDang,Gandhinagar)

100 75 60 36

2. Collector,Dang 50 40 30 24

3. Collector,Gandhinagar 50 75 30 36

4. ResidentAdditionalCollector(A)OneTaluka(B)Morethanonetaluka

6090

5075

2050

1036

5. Asst./Dy.Collector 175 150 125 110

6. Mamlatdar 175 175 100 84

(2) Inspectionofvillagerecordandverificationoffarmers’ledger.

Sr.No.

Officer Normforinspectionofvillagerecord Normforverificationoffarmers’ledger.

General AppendixA Present NewPresent New Present New

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81. Collector(allexcept

Dang,Gandhinagar)50to60 50 10 10 600 500

2. Collector,Dang ‐ 25 5 5 600 3003. Collector,

Gandhinagar25 50 05 10 300 500

4. ResidentDy.Collector(A)OneTaluka(B)Morethanonetaluka

2540

25100

55

5Per

taluka5

‐‐

300540

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Sr.No.

Officer Normforinspectionofvillagerecord Normforverificationoffarmers’ledger.

General AppendixA Present NewPresent New Present New

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 85. Asst./Dy.Collector

(A)PresenttofourTaluka(B)PresenttoTwotalukas

1502540

1202540

555

5pertaluka

““

1050‐‐

1000‐‐

6. Mamlatdar 1)If125Villagesarethereallvillagesinoneyear.

Aspercurrentnorm

10 10 1050 1100

2)If125to250villagesarethereallvillagesin2years.

3)Ifmorethan250villagesallvillagesin3years.

Note: Under consolidated notification of R.D. Dt. 31‐12‐99 and circular of Commissioner ofRevenueInspectionofGandhinagarDistrictNo.VHT‐Diary‐291‐2004‐Dt.28‐6‐04,thenorms for tour‐night halt and inspection of records for Collector, Gandhinagar andrevenueofficershavebeenrevised.

3. TourandInspection:

TheCollector is administrative and field officerwhoeworks as an important organ ofland revenue administration of the district. He has to work as manager of land andcustodian of land records as well as conservation of records. He/she has to inspectchanges in village records on various transactions of land, status of Government land,disposal of issues bypublic contact, disposal of pendingwork by inspection, check onsubordinateoffices. All thesecannotbedoneeffectivelywithout fieldvisit.Constanttourand inspectioncanmakeadministrationdynamic.Hisworkextends fromrevenuematterstomagisterialworks.Inthesecircumstances,touringassumesimportantaspect.

(1) Inspection: It includes village records of Talati, site inspection, Inspection ofsubordinateofficersofPrant/Mamlatdar, inspectionofrecordofCircleOfficer,Policestationandsurprisevisitduringtours.

(2) PublicContact: Directaccesstopeopletounderstandissuesofpubicsoothatpeople can meet without any hitch‐ is first step towards ideal administration.Hence public contact during tour with Collector, Prant officer, Mamlatdar andCircleOfficerisimportant.

(1) In order to discharge above two duties properly, norms of tours, nighthalts,verificationofvillagerecordsand farmers ledgerbyCollector,Dy.

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Collector/Asst.CollectorandMamlatdarhavebeenfixedundercircularofR.D.No.PTA‐1090‐260‐DDt.17‐01‐90andNo.MHP‐1091‐1190‐LDt.onforthatnorm.

(2) Under instructions of Cir. No.Tasha‐2 ‐ TPS‐2485 Dt. 30‐7‐85 Acompliance report of inspection of Appendix‐A record of Circle Officerand general inspection of record of Talati are to be obtained and filed.And a separate control register of villages talukawise for inspectionofrecordofvillagescarriedoutshouldbemaintainedduringrevenueyear.

(3) Besidesaboverevenueandmagisterialwork,theCollectorhastoinspectcinemahalls,DinDayalGrahakBhandarandotherLicences,Godownoffoodgrain, Police Stations, other offices of District and Centres for MidDayMealscheme.

(4) As per the circular R.D. Dt. 25‐10‐67, the Collectors should give videpublicity of these programmes when he visits so that people canapproach them without any hindrance. During tours, he has to visitresidence of S.C. people and in general dispose on site the issues ofpeopleofvillageingeneralandpayattentiontotheissueofdevelopmentworks.

(5) Generally the Collector has to attend the office for two day in a weekwherehehastodisposeanddecidecasesofappeal,disputesandrevisioncases under various laws and meet people regarding their problems.Moreover,hehastoremainpresentatheadquarterformonthlymeetingofvarioussubjectsofvariousDepartments.Inthesecircumstancesifthetoursareorganizedasperplannedscheduleforremainingdays,targetsfixedcanbeachievedquantitatively.Forthispurpose,hehastoplanfornextmonthbeforelastweekofmonthandtourprogrammeisorganisedmeticulouslysothatannualtargetfixedcanbefulfilledbothforworkandtourofeverymonth.

(6) The Collector should keep upto date detail of visit to villages of thedistrictinhisofficesothatinfiveyearsallthevillagesarevisited.

(7) (1) Whileinspectinggeneralrecordofvillage,hehastomatchledgerof farmers and record of Talatis (2) Inspection of Din Dayal GrahakBhandar.(3)InspectionofMiddaymealscentresofprimaryschools.(4)IssuesarisinginGramSabha,itssolutionanddetailofdevelopmentworkin Government schools. (5) Verification of destitute, infirm, disabled,widowsandRashtriyaKutumbSahaybeneficiariesandcreateawarenessoftheseschemes.

(8) VisittoMamlatdarofficeofTalukaunderhiscontrol.

(1) Reviewofdetailpresentedintalukabesidespendinginformationofimportantlettersandpendingproposals.

(2) InspectioninprescribedformofrecordsofCircleOfficersbesidesclerksintaluka.

(3) Verificationoftimelimitofpendingpapersandwhethertheyareproperlymarkedinworksheetoritsabstract.

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(4) WhetherthefileshavebeenupdatedforclassificationofrecordofTalukaoffice,destructionof recordsasperclassificationandupdateonfilesofstandingorders.

(5) Disposalofcasesofinspectionofsites.

(9) With introduction of land record computerization, now the work ofVillageFormNo.6,7/12and8‐AisdoneatE‐DharacentreatTalukalevel.ThiscentreshouldbevisitedandcheckedtoverifywhetherthereisdelayinissueofcopyofVillageFormno.7/12,8‐Atotheapplicantsandiftheholders are experiencing difficulties, they should be removed. To takeaction for disposal of pending entries of Village Form No. 6 and issueinstructionsforproperupdationofrecordatE‐DharaCentre.

(10) At Taluka levels also the civic centres are active. These centres issuenecessary certificate to people by charging prescribed fee immediately.For this, proper accounts are to be maintained for fee to be charged.Accountsare tobeverified for its correctness.Moreover, assessmentofnatureofapplicationbyvisitofsite..

(11) Besides, this takesurprisevisitofotheroffices taluka levelsuchasCitySurveySuperintendentetc.

(12) Visit shouldbe takenofpolice stations, sub jailsetc. at taluka levelandfacilitiesavailableshouldalsobechecked.

4. Inspectionofrecord.

Forinspection,certainformsareprescribedforwhichshortdetailisasunder:

Appendix–A

(1) For thispurpose,adetailed formhasbeenpreparedcoveringallVillageFormssuchasFormNo.1to18fordetailedinspection.Theyshouldbeconsolidatedforall lands of village – agricultural and non‐agricultural, village site, Govt. wasteland and gauchar and accounts,maps, land rename, non‐agri assessment, Edu.Cess, other useful accounts, matters of interest for rights of land etc. and areverified and matched. Verification of detail of Village Form No. 1 to 18 forpopulationofvillage,cattle,sourcesofirrigationshouldbedone.

(2) Collectorshouldvisitvillageandtestchavadi,visitsite,inspectrecordandfilltheform.

(3) Verifytillingoflandandlandgrantedundernewtenureforagriculturalpurposeunder Agricultural Land ceiling Act and is issued by the person towhom it isgranted.

(4) Verify whether the land granted for non‐agricultural purpose or for specialpurposeunderconditionsisusedforthepurposeforwhichitisgranted.

(5) Verify whether it is has been mentioned on top of 7/12 form for newtenure/restrictedlandtenure.

(6) When land of new tenure/ restricted tenure is converted into old tenure foragricultural purpose as per rules, writing is made in Village Form No. 7/12whether it is eligible topremium fornon‐agricultural purpose.TakeupVillageFormNo. 7/12of a particular village and entries shown in it shouldbe talliedwithVillageFormNo.6.

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(7) Toselect10surveyNos.forsurveyfromvillageonmapofthevillageandtallyitwithareain8‐A.Entriesofallrecordofrightandpromulgationshouldbereadandverifiedforlegalityandinterest‐rightsofholders.

(8) To verify whether conditions of new tenure for registrar of the village arefulfilledandmaintainregisterofallsr.Nos.ofnewtenure.Restrictedtenuresateveryvillageanditsupdation.

(9) Verify whether amount of penalty is credited in Village Form No. 4 asmiscellaneousreceiptsandwhethertheyarerecoveredregularly.

(10) 10 receiptsbeselectedat random fromrevenuereceiptsandofeducationcessissuedtoholdersbyTalatishouldbecrosscheckedwithreceiptswithofficecopyofrecordofTalatiwithlandholders.

(11) Verify whether notes are entered regularly after inspecting register forencroachmentinvillageandactiontakenundersections61and202ofLRC.

(12) Verifywhetheranytransferhasbeenmadeinviolationofprovisionofrevenuecodeinfavourofnon‐agriculturistsininspectionofVillageFormno.6andifsuchtransferhasbeenmade,thenlegalactionshouldbetaken.

(13) VerifywhetherprovisionsofTenancyActLRChavebeenviolated.

(14) VerifywhetherfileasperAppendix‐A,filledpreviouslyatvillageisavailableanderrorspointedoutinhavebeenrectifiedornot.TheyshouldbeverifiedandgiveinstructionsbegiventotheTalatistoimplementthem.

(15) MaintenanceofGovernmentwastelandandvisittoverifyuseoflandassignedornyencroachmentmadeonit.

(16) PayspecialattentiontoissueofrecoveryofGovernmentdues.

5. GeneralInspectionofvillagerecords(VillageandKasba)

Whileinspectingvillagerecordsthefollowingpointsshouldbeinspectedinvariably.

1. VillageFormNo.1 : Assessment(Akarbandh)2. VillageFormNo.5 : Resolution(Tharavbhndh)3. VillageFormNo.6 : Indexofmutationentry4. VillageFormNo.7/12 : DetailofSurveyNos.5. VillageFormNo.8‐A‐B : Accountoflandholderandledger6. VillageFormNo.17 : Register of letters issued and received in

village. Verifyfollowingdetailsincommonpoints:

(1) VerifywhetherVillageFormNo.1isuptodate.

(2) Statementoflandofnewtenure.

(3) Statement/registerofGovt.wasteland/registerforSurveyNo.ofrivers,rivuletsandbanks.

(4) Encroachmentregister.

(5) VerifywhetheractionhasbeentakenforrecoveryofGovt.dues.

(6) To check whether a register is maintained for waste land under urban landceilingAct.

(7) Checkwhetheractionhasbeentakenfordepositingoldrecord.

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(8) Talatiisregularinvisit/writesdiaryregularly.

(9) Fileofchangeforexchangeismaintaineduptodate.

(10) Entry is made in 7/12 for land acquired or to be acquired (section 4 ofnotification)whetherthereisexemptioninrevenueverifyfrompeople.

(11) Fileofcircularshasbeenupdatedornot?

(12) Whether days for visit of Talati are fixed? And verify that during those dayswhetherTalatiremainspresent.

(13) VerifywhethercomplianceofsettlementofaudithasbeenmadebyTalati.

Inspectionofemployeerecords.

Inspection of table of the employees is to be carried out as per chapter 10 ofofficeprocedureand its appendixasprescribedbyGAD forofficesexceptSachivalaya.Besidesthis,startingrightfromtableinspectionofclerktopersonsattachedwithsupplydepartmentformsareprescribedforinspectionofcinema,luxuriestax,hotelinspectionetc.TheCollectorshouldbeconversantwiththisandinspectthesameaccordingly.

7. InspectionofSubordinateoffice.

(1) Under circular of Commissioner of Revenue Inspection No. MTK‐VHT‐OfficeInspection‐242‐2005Dt.13‐9‐2005,InspectionofofficesofPrantandMamlatdarmustbecarriedoutasperquestionnaireofofficeinspection.

(2) Declare stipulated programme for settlement and accordingly, settlement oftalukaentryshouldbeaudited.Prepareanoteanddecideaboutitscompliance.

(3) Municipalityofficesunderhiscontrolshouldbeinspected.Sendanoteandverifythematterforcompliance.

(4) VisitofficesunderRevenueDept.suchascitysurveysuperintendentsDILRetc.andreviewtheirwork.

The Collector should inspect regularly above offices and carry outsurpriseinspectionofsubordinateoffices.

8. InspectionofPolicestation.

A. Inspectionofsubordinatepolicestationsaspartofmagisterialwork.

(1) Collector performs important function as District Magistrate. Hence,inspectionofpolicestationisalsoimportant.

(2) AsDistrictMagistrateheshouldnotneglectinspectionbesidescaseworkandpermission.

(3) With inspection of police station he can be conversant with work ofrecordand itsdetailsandco‐ordinationbecomessmooth.Thereareprescribedformsforinspectionwhichcanbeissued.

B. VisitofsubJail.

(1) In jail visit board, Collector andDistrictMagistrate is chairman of corecommittee. He convenes meeting of core committee regularly every threemonths.

(2) Heshouldvisitsub‐jailperidicallyverifythisprisonersandwhethertheircondition,foodservedtothemandotherfacilitiesaregiventothemasperrules.

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9. Settlementaudit.

Asstatedinparaof“InspectionandAudit”ofAppendixofRevenueAccountsManual,theCollectorandPrantofficerhave toaudit settlement foraccountsofvillage recordsofTalukas.Before, that theT.D.O.has tocarryoutprimarysettlementbeforecompletionofOctoberaftersendingofdistrictformforclosureofaccountsatendoffirstAugustafterclosureofaccountsforvillagerecordsatendof31stJuly.Thereafter,aspertheprogrammeoftaluka,CollectorandthePrantOfficerhastocompleteauditforsettlementofTalukaofhissubdivisionsupto15thMarchbefore completion of revenue year for audit is handed over for any reasons audit work forsettlement isnotcompletedupto15thMarch,aproposal for itsreasonsshouldbemadetotheCollectorandcompletetheworkofpendingsettlement.

As perG.R. R.D. Dt. 20‐6‐80 (LBr.) the taluka officer has to carry out test audit of allvillagesofTalukabeforesettlementandacertificatetothateffectissued.Suchcertificateshouldbe issued from T.D.O. on time. Cases in which no settlement audit is done on time by Prantofficer, a proposal with reasons of it should be made to Collector for ratification. In case ofCollectorsuchproposalforratificationshouldbemadetotheGovernment.

MeaningofsettlementaspermanualofcivilaccountsofTalukaandDistrictis“demand’.

(1) Thisprocessisauditofaccountsofpastyearsandpartialinspectionthattheaccountsofcurrentyearareuptodateanditisapartialtestofworkofvillageofficers.

(2) Settlementauditisatestofcorrectcorrespondenceofvillagewithtalukaaccounts.Itisamatter not between people and Govt. but T.D.O. and village Accountant. So thisinspectionshouldbecarriedoutattaluka.

(3) ItisdesirablethattheCollectorshouldmeetallvillageofficersonceinayear.However,forreviewofthis,presenceofpeopleorSarpanchisnotrequired.

(4) TheT.D.O.hastocarryoutsettlementasearlyaspossibleafterendofAugustandafterdispatchofdistrictformbutbeforeOctober.

(5) If any seriousmistake is found in account included inDistrict formbyT.D.O. or PrantofficerbeforeFebruary,inordertocorrectthemistakebeforeconsolidationofDist.forminannualreport,theyshouldinformD.D.O.However,ifthemistakeisnotbigenough,itshallbereconciledinaccountsofyear.

It isfelt that if inspectionandauditarecarriedoutby followingmasterkeyforcrosscheckingofVillageFormsduringsettlementaudit,itwouldbeveryeasy.

(1) ComparisonofVillageFormNo.5withVillageFormNo.1to4.

ColumnNo.5ofVillageForm

No.5

Detail VillageFormNo.andColumn

Detail

VillageFormNo

Column

1 2 3.1 3.2 4

1. TotalRakaboandassessment.

1 Abstract Gross total ofvillageinabstract.

3. Nonassessedcultivable 1 2A Abstract‐ Nonassessed.

4. Noncultivable 1 A AbstractTotalofB

5. Setapartforspl.Workandforpublicwork.

1 2A+2B Abstract

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ColumnNo.5ofVillageForm

No.5

Detail VillageFormNo.andColumn

Detail

VillageFormNo

Column

1 2 3.1 3.2 4

6. Forest 1A 2A Abstract

7. BungalowsandFactoryetc. 1 3 Abstract

8. Kilnfurnacewoodshop,gymnasiumetc.

1 3 Abstract

9. Usefornonagri.purpose 5 7+8 Total

10. Notusablefortotalagriculturalpurpose.

5 3to9 Total

1 A BTotal+3‐A

11. Remainingcanbeusedforagriculture.

1 A Abstract

12. Assessment/nam 3 Class1to6

13. Assessedcultivablenon‐possessoryland.

1 BinA1 Abstract nonpossessoryGovernment.

15. RemainingposessorycultivablewhoseassessmentisincludedJudiorJama

1 A Date: deductRemaining nonpossessory.

12to13 5 11

16 Govt.oldtenure 1 A Abstract1(A)oldtenure

17. NewTenure 1 B Abstract1)A2oldtenured

18. InamwithJudi 1 1D 1‐DInam

19. Landchargedlessassessmentforspecialreasons.

1 1(A) Exemptionorlessassessmentbyresolution.

16to19 16+19Equalisto15

20. Agriculturalproduceoflandgrantedonnon‐assessmentlease.

2 (3)

21. Landgrantedforcultivationandgrossofassessment(includingjudi)

5 15+20=21

22. VillageFormNo.2(2)BofS.No.

2 TotalofPart‐II

23. OutofGaamThaliya

2 Totalofpart‐I

24. DeductInamofClass‐VII

3 Abstractloss

25. Permanentexceptfixedagriculture.

2 Totalofpart1+2

Areaoflandandabstract

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ColumnNo.5ofVillageForm

No.5

Detail VillageFormNo.andColumn

Detail

VillageFormNo

Column

1 2 3.1 3.2 4

26. 5 21+25

27.(1) Landonwhichlocalcessisnottobeimposed.

4 6

27(2) Landonwhichtolocalcessistobeimposed.

4 7

28. Totalpermanentproduce

5 26+27

30. Localcessonmiscellaneousproduce.

4 5 Abstract

32. 5 29+30+31

33. Grossdemand

11 17

33. Areaoflandfromwhichproduceisderived.

5 21+25+26

(2) TallyofVillageFormNo.5withFormNo.8(A)

ColumnofVillageForm

No.5

Detail ColumnofT.N.No.8(A)

Detail

1 2 3 4

1. TotalRakaboasperVillageFormNo.1

3 Grossarea

3. Nonassessedcultivableland 4 Nonassessedagri.land

4. Noncultivable 5 Noncultivable

5plus Set apart for special and publicwork as per abstract of VillageFormNo.1plusforest.

6 Allottedforforspl.andincludingforestforpublicuse.

9. Totaloflandforuseexceptagri. 7 Usedforvillagesiteorhouseandfornonagri.useincludingplotofcitysurvey.

13. Land granted of non‐possessoryassessedcultivable.

8 Cultivableassessedunpossessory.

16. Govt.oldtenure 10 Govt.common

17. Newtenure 11 Govt.limited.

18. InamiwithJudi. 12 Govt.Inami

19. Land granted at less assessmentforspecialcess.

9 Cultivableassessed,nonpossessoryrevenueexemptedorofspl.lessrate.

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(3) TallyofVillageFormNo.5withtalukaformNo.8(B)

ColumnN.5ofVillageForm

Detail ColumnofT.F.No.8(B)

Detail

1 2 3 4

1. TalatiRakaboasperNo.1 3 Land not assessed for agri. forexample gross fixed revenueincluding lease for house of landoutofvillagesite.

20. TotalrakaboAsperNo.1 3 Landnotassessed foragriculture,e.g. aggregate fixed revenueincluding lease ouse of land forleaseoutofvillagesite.

22. SurveyNo.outofVillageFormNo.2(2)B

23. Outofvillagebottom

15. SetapartforworkandpublicworkasperabstractofV.F.No.1

4 Landallottedforuseincludingspl.andpublicforest.

12. Inamofclass1to6asperV.F.No.3

5 Clearalienation

24. InamasperclassF7

13. Landgrantedofassessedcultivablenonpossessoryland.

6 Loss due to assessment ofcultivablenon‐possessoryland

14. Landgrantedonexemptionoronspl.Agreementatreducedassessment.

7 Of revenue exemption or of spl.reducedrate.

15. Govt.oldtenureland 8(A) Land of Govt. occupancy generalrestrictedTenure.

17. Newtenure

18. WithInamiJudi. 9 Inamiclass‐ 7

19. Landgrantedatreducedassessmentasspl.case.

8(B) Land of govt.; occupancy of spl.reducedrateland.

20. Landgrantedatnonassessedlease

8(C) Land of govt. occupancy, non‐assessedoutofleased.

25. Areaandproceedsoflandexceptfixedagricultural.

10 Houseandnonagri.(Class‐7withjudi.)

27(1) Onwhichlocalcessistoberecovered.

11 Fluctuating miscellaneous landrevenue.

27(2) Onwhichnolocalcessistoberecovered.

32. Totallocalcess 12 Localcess

33. Totalgrossofareaandrevenuewhichyieldrevenue

13 Total : Total of consolidated landrevenuecol.8to12.

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4. WithVillageFormNo.58(B)and8oftotalofVillageFormNo.11

ColumnVillageForm

No.11

Detail VillageFormNo.andColumn

Detail

VillageFormNo

Column

1 2 3.1 3.2 43 Govt.(Grantedatreduced

ratebyspl.Resolution)including.

5 16 plusoldtenure.

17 plusnewtenure 19 Landgrantedatreduced

assessmentbyspl.Reason.

20 Agriculturalproduceoflandleasedwhichisassessed.

4. Inami 5 18 WithInamiJudi.5. Otherthanagricultural 5 22 TotalofVillageFormNo.

2(b)ofS.No.6. LossofInamiland 5 12 Fromclassto6ofInami

V.F.No.37to12 Deferred/Notdeferred

forarrearsoflandrevenue

8(B) Lastyear’sV.F.No.8(B)

13to16 Landrevenue–Continuous/Permanent/FluctuatingClaim

5 33 Areaoflandwhoseproceedsisavailableandgrosstotalofjointlandrevenue.

17 Grossclaim 5 33plus 11 7Totalof

7to1218. Concessionorwrittenoff. 8(B) Statementofconcession

grantedbyMamlatdar.Exemption tosmallholder :UnderSection45(2)ofRule19GH to19Fexceptionof landrevenuecanbegrantedtoholderswhohavelandasperpara‐16ofceilinglimitason1‐8‐72.

19. Deferred 8(B) CanbeverifiedbyAnawariorderofCollector.

20. Recovery 9 LastlineofabstractTe.No.4

21. Non‐deferredbutpending

8(B) Comparingbyverificationofeachholding.

22. AdditionalRecoveryofrecoveryforlateryears

0 SeetheSummaryandT.F.No.4

23+24 Firstsecondinstallment 11 7to15 Arrearpluspermanentclaim

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(5) TallyofVillageFormNo.4toVillageFormNo.6,9,and11.

ColumnVillageForm

No.4

Detail VillageFormNo.andColumn

Detail

VillageFormNo

Column

1 2 3.1 3.2 4

5 Totallocalcess 5 30 Localcessormiscellaneousproceeds.

6. Landrevenue 5 27(1) Onwhichlocalcessistoberecovered.

7. TotalNetlandrevenue 5 27(2) Onwhichnolocalcessistoberecovered.

Recovery 9 6 Abstract

Fluctuatingpending 11 16 Abstract

5+6+7 11 16

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Chapter 11

Actsandpowersrelatingtolandadministration

VariousActs,underwhichtheCollectorhastoworkmainlyincludethefollowing:

1. GujaratLandRevenueCode1879andGujaratlandRevenueRules1972,thereunder.

2. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandAct,1948andGujaratTenancyRules1956(withamendments)thereunder.

3. LandacquisitionAct,1894.withAmended,1992

4. GujaratAgriculturalLandCeilingAct,1960(RevisedAct.1976)andRulesthereunder.

5. BombayPreventionofFragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingsAct,1947.

6. SaurashtraGharkedOrdinance,1949.

7. Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Land (Vidarbh Pradesh and Kachchh Region) Act,1958.

8. SaurashtraFellingofTreesAct,1951.

9. MamlatdarCourtAct,1906.

PowersdelegatedtoCollectorunderLRC,1879andGujaratLandRevenueRules1972.

Asprovidedu/s8oftheGujaratLandRevenueCodetheStateGovt.shallappointineachdistrictanofficerwhoshallbetheCollector.Heshallexerciseallpowersanddutiesdelegatedinentire district andwhere not specifically provided in the Act, he shall have to act as per thedirectionsoftheGovernment.ThustheCollectorhastoperformtwotypesofduties(1)dutiesprescribedintheActand(2)whereitisnotprovidedintheAct,heshallperformhisdutiesasper the directions of the Govt. As per General clauses Act, 1904, he is the principal officer ofrevenueadministrationofthedistrict.

Collector is the head of Revenue Administration for entire district Due todecentralizationofpowers,heisconferredmoreandmorepowers.

He has been delegated powers to provide relief in case of natural calamity such asfamine, floods, fire etc. He has been conferred the following powers under Gujarat LandRevenueCode,1879andGujaratLandRevenueRules,1972.

Sr.No.

PowersdelegatedunderAct.

PowersdelegatedunderRules.

Subject

1 2 3 4

1. Section‐7 ‐ Prepare proposals alter limits of oramalgamate or constitute new villages atdistrict level as it is within powers of StateGovernment.

2. Section‐10 ‐ Subject to general orders of the StateGovernment, Collector may place any of hisassistants or deputies in charge of revenueadministration of one or more talukas in hisdistrict.

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Sr.No.

PowersdelegatedunderAct.

PowersdelegatedunderRules.

Subject

1 2 3 4

3. Section‐12 ‐ He shall entrust duties and powers undergeneral or spl. orders of govt. to Mamlatdarsunderhiminthedistrict.

4. Section‐17 ‐ Heshallprescribewhichregister,accountsandother records shall be kept by villageAccountant.

5. Section‐25to28 ‐ Heshallordertohavecollectrecoveryoflandrevenue or other Government dues or papersrecord to bedelivered to him if he fails to doso, if any person he may cause him to beapprehendedandsendhiminciviljail.Heshallrecoversuchamountfromhimorhissuretyasarrearsoflandrevenue.

6. Section‐37 Rule‐29 Where any property is claimed by a personwhich is not his property, the Collector maypassorderatrevisionorderwithref. toorderofMamlatdarorPrantofficer.

7. Section37‐A Rule‐29 Collector extinguish right of public orindividuals inoroveranypublicroad, laneorpathnotrequiredforuseofpublic.

8. Section‐38 Rule‐73 The Collector shall set apart land/assign forspl.purpose.

9. Section‐39 GRRDNo.JMN‐3979‐565‐Gata/18‐12‐81

The Collector shall regulate the use of landsituated in village and recorded as pasture orgrazingland.Ifdisputeariseaboutuseforgrazingofcattle,theorderofCollectorshallbefinal.

10. Section39‐A ‐ Decide value of any natural product removedunauthorizedly from landsetapart forspecialpurposeofGovt.propertywhichshallbefinal.

11. Section‐42 Rule‐58 Road side trees shall not be felled withoutpermissionofCollector.

12. Section‐43 GRRDNo.4347(17)25/6/1902&Cir.No.LAQ‐2278‐61‐LADt.10‐4‐78

Collectorhaspowertorecovervalue for treesusedunauthorizedlyforownuse.

13. Section‐44 ‐ Collector shall regulate supply of wood andtimberfordomesticuseorforotherpurpose.

14. Section‐47 Rule‐72 Collector shall decide assessment of landwashedawaybywater.

15. Section‐48 GRR.D.No.GM‐76/97/(A)LR‐10‐76‐7945/LDt.8‐7‐76andRule‐80

The Collector has got power to alterassessment of land revenue of land used foragri. purpose, residence, industrial,commercialandforanyotherpurpose.

16. Section‐48(4) Rule75‐ 76‐77‐78‐79

Penalty for violation of rule in case ofprohibiteduseasperchapter‐20Rule‐133.

17. Section‐52 Rule‐80AA To assess land unassessed when settlementdone.

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PowersdelegatedunderAct.

PowersdelegatedunderRules.

Subject

1 2 3 4

18. Section‐53 AdministrativeorderNo.23

TomaintainregisterofDumalaland‐To be maintained in form of Appendix O.C.prescribed in Admi. Order No. 23 of LandRevenueRules1972.

19. Section‐55 Rule‐70Band70D Right foruseofwater, theright towhichvestin theGovernmentand inrespectofwhichnorate is leviable under the Bombay IrrigationAct,1879canbesanctionedbyCollector.Suchsanction shall be granted as per rule 70B ofGuj. LandRevenueRule 1972.ForuseofGovt.waterwithoutpermissionofGovt. there is noprovisionforpenalty.MaximumrateisRs.125perhectare.

20. Section‐56,57 Rule‐121 Powertoresumeholdingofpersonnotpayingland revenue. Action for resumption and salecan be done as per Rule 121 of Guj. LandRevenueRules1972.

21. Section‐58 ‐ TheCollectorhaspowertopenalizepersonfornon‐issueofreceiptforlandRevenue.

22. Section‐61 Rule‐103 Penalties forunauthorizedoccupationofGovt.land, forceiture of cropand remove suchstructures. There is a provision for penaltyunder rule103ofGujarat landRevenueRules1972, for penalty accordingly. If there is anencroachmentonagri.Land,penaltyofRs.5ortenfoldof agri. assessmentwhichever ismoreand if it is non‐agricultural one it can be 100foldofassessmentandapenaltyofRs.250canbe charged irrespective of area ofencroachment.

23. Section‐62 Rule38,39,40,41,42,42A,43B,43C,43D,43E,44,45,46,47,47A,47B

Landwhich isnot inoccupationorusecanbegiven in Samthani as per conditions laid byGovt.‐ Rules are made for disposal of land underG.L.R.Rules1972whichareasunder:‐UnderRule38and39S.Nos.ofnonpossessedland shall be disposed by sale or auction foragriculture.‐Rule40isfordisposalofprivateland.‐ Rule 41 is for disposal of riverbed or basinland.‐Rule42,43,43B,43C,43D,43E,44,45,46and47arefornonpossessorylandforbuildingorotheragriculturaluse.‐Rule47Aisformakingbalcony.‐Rules47Bisforallowingdoorsingovt.had.

24. Section‐63 ‐ Power to dispose off land vested inGovernment.

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PowersdelegatedunderAct.

PowersdelegatedunderRules.

Subject

1 2 3 4

25. Section‐64 GRRDNo.9108.33,Dt.21‐11‐1938.

Power to grant small riverbed lands ontemporaryrights.

26. Section‐65,66,67

Rule‐100 The Collector shall grant use of land forpurposesotherthanagri.Hepowertoremoveunauthorized land use. With theimplementation of Panchayat raj Act, nowthese powers are exercised by the Dist.PanchayatinruralareasandCollectorinurbanareas.‐Provisionforpenaltyexists. UnderRule100ofG.L.B.R.1972.ProvisionexistsforpenaltyasperRule.100,forSection66.

27. Section‐68 ‐ The Collector shall grant occupation ofunoccupied Govt. land with conditions forcertainperiod.

28. Section‐69A Rule79‐A TheCollectorhaspowerstopaycompensationto any land holder for mines, mineral orquarriesinlandvestedtoGovernment.‐ Under rule 79A of G.L.R. Rule 32, time limitforapplicationisprescribedforcompensation.ApplicationProformaisprescribedinL.1.

29. Section‐72 ‐ The Collector has power to manage landwithoutheirsortakenbyGovernment.

30. Section.73‐A ‐ Before introduction of settlement survey andafterdeclarationofnotificationnoholdingsorland shall be assigned to other withoutprevioussanctionofCollector.

31. Section73A,73AA,73AB,73AC,and73

AD

Rule57K,57L,57M,57N,57O,57P,57Q,57R&57S.

‐ The land held by S.T. persons shall not betransferred without previous sanction ofCollector in scheduled areas,DDOhaspowersinscheduledareas.‐ProvisionshavebeenmademodeunderRule57K,57L,57M,57N,57O,57P,57Q,57R,and57SofG.L.R.Rules1972.

32. Section79‐A ‐ Summary eviction of person unauthorizedlyoccupyingland.

33. Section‐80 ‐ The Collector recover amount from whereamountispaidbyotherthanagriculturist.

34. Section84A ‐ Powerofgrantingsuspensionsor remisson toinferiorholders.

35. Section‐85 ‐ Ifsuperiorholderrecovers landrevenue frominferior holder directly, power to penalizesuperiorholder.

36. Section‐116 ‐ DivisionofSr.Nos.intonewS.nos.

37. Section‐117B ‐ IfanysubdivisionofS.No.isrelinquishedorisforfeited in default of payment, the Collectorshallofferatsuchpriceashethinkspropertooccupant of other subdivision and in all such

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PowersdelegatedunderAct.

PowersdelegatedunderRules.

Subject

1 2 3 4

events, the occupant refusing the land, theCollector shall dispose the as deemed fit byhim.

38. Section117J ‐ Collector shall print settlement report andpublishasperprescribedmanner.

39. Section‐121 ‐ If there is dispute over boundary of a fieldwherenoprevioussurveyismadebutthereisdispute over boundary after survey, the caseshall be decided by Collector. In short, if it isfound that the land is in other boundary, theoccupant of such land shall be evictedsummarilyfromland.

40. Section124 Rule27,Admi.OrderNo.21,Rule26.

After survey settlement, charge of boundarymarksshallbewithCollector. It is thedutyofCollector to erect boundary marks, maintainand repair them. After implementation ofPanchayat Raj Act, these powers are vestedintothePanchayat.

41. Section‐125 Rule‐27Adm.OredrNo.21Rule‐26

Anypersonwhoerectswillinglytheboundarymarks, shall be liable for fine not exceedingRs.50 and half the amount shall be given toinformer.

42. Section126 ‐ Power to fix boundary in village, townor cityforhomesteads.

43. Section‐128 Rule81 Under section 128 the Collector shall decidecasesforexemptionbysummarytrial.

44. Section132 Rule19 Aftercompletionofsurveyofcity,town,villagesite the Collector shall decide survey fee byissuepublicnotice.

45. Section135F ‐ Any person neglecting to furnish informationorproducedocumentsintimeshallliableto,atdiscretion of Collector to pay fees notexceeding toRs. 25which shall be leviable asarrearoflandrevenue.

46. Section‐141 ‐ In order to secure land revenue the Collectormaypreventreapingofcropsoritsremovalormayappointwatchman.

47. Section142 ‐ TheCollectormayprohibitwholevillage fromreapingorremovalofcrop.Thelandforwhichoffence is committed shall be liable up todoubleoflandrevenueaspenalty.

48. Section‐149 ‐ Powertorecoveramountof landrevenueduebyCollectororAsst.Collector/Dy.Collectoronreceipt of certified statement of Collector ofany other district as if demand is in his owndistrict.

49. Section‐153 ‐ The Collector may declare occupancy inrespectofwhichareasof landpayment isdue

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PowersdelegatedunderAct.

PowersdelegatedunderRules.

Subject

1 2 3 4

to be forfeited to Govt. and sell and creditproceeds.

50. Section‐154 ‐ The Collector may also cause defaultersimmovablepropertytobesold.

51. Section‐155 ‐ TheCollectoralsomaycausetheright,titleandinterest of defaulter’s sale of immovablepropertyagainstarrears.

52. Section‐157 ‐ Arrestanddetainofdefaulter.

53. Section‐168 ‐ Sale of prescribed articles can be made inshortestpossibletimebyauction.

54. Section‐176 ‐ If the proceeds of sale which is eventuallymade below that the price bid by suchdefaulting purchaser the debt once shall berecoverablefromhimbyCollectorasarrearoflandrevenue.

55. ‐ Rule108(5)Rule108(6)

Power to decide under rule 108(5) of L.R.Rules if appeals are presented in prescribedtime against decision of Asst./Dy. CollectorunderRule108(5).Ifrevisionappealismade,hehaspowertodecideunderRule108orsuomotorevision(forrecordofrightonly).

56. Section178 Rule125 Atanytimewithin30daysfromdateofsaleofimmovablepropertyapplicationmaybemadetorCollectortosetaside,thesaleongroundofsomematerialirregularityormistakeorfraudintheprocess.

57. Section202 ‐ The Collector has power to evict any personwrongfullyinpossessionoflandandprosecutehim.

58. Section203 ‐ Power to hear appeal against decision ofsubordinate Astt./Dy. Collector (for decisionsunder land revenue except record of rightscases).

59. Section211 ‐ Inspection of village records or in case of suomoto application, power to hear such appeal.(for decisions under land revenue exceptrecordofrightscases).

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Chapter 12

RecordofRights

There is a provision for record of rights under Rule 135 of LandRevenue code 1879.Recordofrightsisthemostimportantstatementinlandrevenuerecords;becauseitisthemainrecord thatshowshowrightson landarederived foroccupantor landholdersandthereafterrecordthetransactionsmadeinrecordofrightsfromtimetotime.

Recordofrights:

Ithasbeenprescribedundersection135oftheLandRevenueCode,1879andRules104to113ofGuj.LandRevenueRules,1972andG.R.ofR.D.madefromtimetotimearealsotobeconsidered.UndertheprogrammeofcomputerizationoflandrecordtheStateGovernmenthasundertakenandimplementedworkofrecordofrights‐entryofmutationinVillageFormNo.6andmaking entry in Village Form 7/12 and 8‐A after certification as per E‐Dhara operationManual.Earlier,thisworkwasdonebyTalati.NowitisbeingdonebyE‐DharacentreofTaluka.So it iswrongtobelieve that theroleofTalatihasbeenmadeunimportantbecausepapersofdecisionsmadeinentriesofVillageFormNo.6mutationentry,whichinclude7/12and8‐AarekeptinthefilebyTalati.Thefollowingprovisionsaremadeinrecordsofrightsinsection135‐BoftheLandRevenueCode1879.

135‐BRecordofrights.

(1) Arecordofrightsshallbemaintainedintheformat,eithermanuallyorelectronicallyorin both formats, as may be prescribed for the village or city survey area and shallincludethefollowingparticulars:‐

(a) the names of all persons other than tenants who are holders, occupants,ownersormortgageesofthelandorassigneesofrentthereof;

(b) the nature and extent of the respective interests of such persons and theconditionsorliabilitiesifany,attachedthereto;

(c) therentorrevenue,ifany,payablebysuchperson;

(d) suchotherparticularsasmaybeprescribedinthisbehalf.

(2) The said particulars shall be entered in the record of rightswith respect to perpetualtenancies,andalsowithrespecttotenanciesofanyotherclassestowhichtheStateGovernmentmay,bynotificationintheOfficialGazette,directthattheprovisionsofthissectionshallapplyinanylocalareaorgenerally.

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Form‐O(Rule104)

RegisterofMutation.Asinglepageformwithcolumnsonshowingthefollowingparticulars.Sr.No.of

entry

TypeofRight Survey&Subdivisionaffected

InitialsorrentbyInquiryofficers

1 2 3 4

Form–N

(RulesNo.104and113)SerialNo.ofLands

Onepageformincludingcolumnsforfollowingdetails(CardasperVillageForm7/12)(1)

Survey number of field, class of alienation and itslocalname,ifany

:

(2) Sub‐divisionNo. :(3) Area :(4) Assessment :(5) Judiorspecialornon‐agriculturallandassessment. :(6) Holder of resumed land and occupier of alienated

land.:

(7) RecordofRightsnumber. :(8) Otherrightsorencumbrancesandsuchpersons. :(9) NumberinRecordofrights. :

Form–N(Rules104and108)

RegisterofDisputedcasesSerialNumber Numberin

formOorPSurvey

Numberandhissanumber(orpart)

Dateofreceivingobjection

Detailsofdisputesand

names

OrderofMamlatdarorCollector

1 2 3 4 5 6

RecordofrightsisknownasVillageFormNo.6,IndexoflandisknownasformNo.7/12anddisputedmattersarereferredas“DisputesRegister”inRevenueAccountsManual.

Recordofrightisknownaspropertycardincitysurveyarea.

Changesmadeafterpreparingrecordofrightsarecalledmutation.

Method of introduction of record of rights for village for the first time has beenprescribedinrule105.

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Afterimplementationofrecordofrightsasabove,whenthetransactionsareinformedinwritingasprovidedinsection135‐C,mutationsareaccordinglymadeinrecordofrights.Theprovisionisasunder:

Section135‐C:

Reportregardingacquisitionofrights:

Any person acquiring the right on any land by succession, survivorship,inheritance,partition,purchase,mortgage,gift,leaseorotherwiseofanyrightasholder,occupant,owner,mortgagee, assigneeof the rent thereof, shallmakea reportof suchacquisition of such right, either manually or electronically, to the designated officerwithin the period of three months from the date of such acquisition, and the saiddesignatedofficershallatonce,giveawrittenacknowledgementof thereceiptofsuchreporttothepersonmakingit.

Provided that where the person acquiring the right is a minor, or otherwisedisqualified,hisguardianorotherperson,havingchargeofhisproperty,shallmakethereporttothedesignatedofficer:

Provided further that any person acquiring a right by virtue of a registereddocumentshallbeexemptedfromtheobligationtoreporttothedesignatedofficer.

Explanation I: The rights mentioned above include a mortgage withoutpossession,butdonot includeneasementorachargenotamountingtoamortgageofthekindspecifiedinsection100oftheTransferofPropertyAct,1882.

Explanation II: A person in whose favour a mortgage is discharged orextinguished,orleaseiscompleted,acquiresarightwithinthemeaningofthissection.”

135‐D MutationRegisterandRegisterofdisputedmatters.

(1)(a)Thedesignatedofficershallenter,manuallyorelectronicallybytheautomatedprocess,in a register of mutations, every report made to him under section 135C or anyintimationofacquisitionortransferofanyrightonlandmadetohim,eithermanuallyorelectronicallyundersection135CfromtheMamlatdar,oracourtoflaw.

(b) (i) When a claimor document of rights is producedbefore the designatedofficer,heshall,throughbio‐metricIDoranyothermodeasmaybeprescribed,verifytheidentityandthelawfulrightsofthetransferorandthetransferee.

(ii) Upon completion of verification, thenecessary entries shall bemade intheregisterofmutations inthemannerasmaybeprescribedandthenoticeofthe transaction under section 135D shall be served to the persons interestedtherein.

(2) Wheneveradesignatedofficermakesanentry,eithermanuallyorelectronically in theregisterofmutations,heshallatthesametimeintimatetoallpersonsappearingfromtherecordofrightsorregisterofmutationstobeinterestedinthemutationandtoanyotherpersonwhomhehasreasontobelievetobeinterestedthereininthemannerasmaybeprescribed.

(3) Itshallbethedutyofthedesignatedofficertoentertheparticularsoftheobjectionifanyreceivedfromanypersoneithermanuallyorelectronically,inaregisterofdisputedcasesandtogivewritten acknowledgementof the receipt of suchobjection to thepersonmaking it in thesamemanner.

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(4) Orders disposing of objections entered in the register of disputed cases shall berecorded,eithermanuallyorelectronically,intheregisterofmutations,afterdisposingitwithinthe period as may be prescribed for this purpose and the same may be intimated to theconcernedpersonhavinginterestinthesaidmutation.

(5) Where no objection is raised by any person having interest in the transaction, eithermanuallyorelectronically,withinaperiodof thirtydays, themutationentryshallbe certifiedelectronicallythroughanautomatedprocessormanually,asthecasemaybe.

(6) The transfer of entries from the register ofmutations to the record of rights shall beeffectedsubjecttosuchrulesasmaybemadebytheStateGovernmentinthisbehalf:

Providedthatanentryintheregisterofmutationsshallnotbetransferredtotherecordofrightsuntilsuchentryhasbeendulycertified.

(7) In the event, where the automated process of certification of entries has not beeninitiated, theentries in the registerofmutationsshallbeverifiedand if foundcorrectoraftercorrectionshallbecertifiedintheMutationRegister,withinaperiodasmaybeprescribed,byaRevenueOfficernotbelowtherankofaDeputyMamlatdar,andthesamemaybeintimatedtotheconcernedpersonhavinginteresttherein.

(8) WherethecertifyingofficerhasareasontobelievethatsuchmutationentryviolatesorcontravenesanyoftheprovisionsofthisActoranyotherAct,heshallnotcertifysuchentryandshallintimatethesamewithreasonsinwritingtothepersonconcerned.

(9) Theprovisionsof this sectionshall apply in respectofperpetual tenanciesandalso inrespectofanytenanciesmentionedinanotificationundersub‐section(2)ofsection135Bbuttheprovisionsofthissectionshallnotapplyinrespectofothertenancies,whichshallbeenteredinaregisteroftenancies,insuchmannerandundersuchprocedureasmaybeprescribed.”.

Method of serving notices to the parties concerned under section 135‐D byTalati hasbeenchangedandnowithasbeendecidedtoissuewrittenintimationundersection135‐DbyR.P.ADfromE‐DharaCentre.ThisshouldbeimplementedbyallMamlatdarsaspercircularno.HKP/102007/916/Jdated29‐6‐2011.

Thereisaprovisionofpunishmentforfailureornegligenceinprovidinginformationaswell as responsibility to submit record of rights, interest under section 135‐E and 135‐Frespectively.

ProvisionsinManualofRevenueAccounts:

(1) AfterenteringmutationsinVillageFormNo.6,theTalatishouldensurethatthereisnodisputeinit.Ifhefindsthatthereareactualchangesincertaincases,heshouldtakeobjectiononbehalfoftheGovernment(ForexamplewhereDevasthanlandorlandonnewtenurehasbeentransferredwithoutsanction.)HeshouldseekordersfromMamlatdarinsuchcases.Ifhefindsthatmutations are under dispute whilemaking entries, he should enter them in the DisputeRegisterandentryshouldbemadeincolumn4ofVillageFormNo.6.Ifitisclaimforinheritanceandhasnotbeendecidedunder inheritance register, theclaimshouldbeenteredas claimforinheritance.

(2) Itisnotsothatmutationshouldnotbeenteredbecauseitisnotlegalorunderdispute.ThepurposetomakeentryintoVillageFormNo.6istofindoutwhethertheentryislegalandiftherearedisputes,theyshouldbepromptlysolvedbeforetheybecomemorecomplicatedwhenanyotherrighthasbeenactuallyacquiredregardingoccupation,theTalatishouldenteriteventhough it isdisputableor illegal.However,whenanypersonmakessuchclaimthatheshould

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havethepossessionorholdscertainrightsasoccupier,itshouldbeaccepted.Butifheconfessesthat he has no actual possession or does not hold certain rights, such claim should never beenteredasmutation.Heisonlyeligibletosaythathehasdisputeagainsttherightregisteredbyanotherpersonandthusheisentitledtoenterintothedispute.Ifhisclaimisaccordingtorules,itshouldbeenteredintodisputeregister.

(3) If the Talati finds that the person has taken possession of Government land withoutpermissionbutthepossessionisnotforlongerduration(say,twelveyears),theoccupiershouldbe heard before getting the possession released. Talati should take measures to get thepossessionof the land from theoccupierandshouldnotenter the illegalpossessionasnewlyacquiredright.Ifthepersonwhohastorelinquishthepossessionshouldopposeitorshowlegaldispute or objections,whichmaybehindrance to relinquish thepossession, theTalati shouldmake entry in form No. 6 from continuance of the illegal possession to relinquishment ofpossession.

(4) Next step is to invite objections. He should affix thewhole copy ofmutation entry atsomeconspicuousplace inthechoraandtopublishtheentriesbygivingwrittennoticetothepersonsinterestedinthesaidmutationoriftherearereasonstobelievethattheyareinterested.

Recordofrightshasbeenintheformofdiary,whichcontainsdetailsofallrightsgivenunder formerly registered or unregistered documents, by heirship, by verbally agreeing to orotherwise acquired as well as those of land‐owner occupier, mortgagee, farmers, tenants orprivate rights of those who are authorized to collect tenancy or revenue of the land as wellcommunityrightsandrightsofeasementandallGovernmentrightsontheland.Thenthesaidrightsareenteredintoindexoflandasperserialnumberofsurveynumberofeachvillageandseparateentriesaremadeasperpossessionofsub‐part(peta‐hissa)ofeachsurveynumber.Ascivilaccountsareprepared fromthisstatement,astatementofentriesof recordof rightsandGovernmentduesarepreparedandeachseparateoccupantbecomesresponsibletopaydirectlytotheGovernment, thetaxorotherdues for the land‐holding inhispossession.Consequently,therewouldnotbeanylandholderhenceforthwhoisnotinrealpossessionofthelandassignedinhisname i.e. check‐list landholder.Now,word ‘landholder; shouldbe construedas a landholderwhohasholding inVillageFormNo.8. Inotherwords,nopersonexcept trueoccupiershallhave land‐holding. Itwillbe fromtherecordof rights that theoccupier is responsible topayjudiofalienatedland.HewillberesponsibletopayGovernmentduesforthelandtakenonleaseortakenonotherspecialterms.HewillbeconsideredasoccupierandthiswordshallbeusedforapersonresponsibleforGovernmentalienatedorothertypesofland.

On account of above reasons, record of rights is a most important document in landrevenuesysteminGujaratState.AstheresponsibilityforGovernmentdueshasbeenintroducedintherecord,reconciliationoftheassessmenthasbecomeinevitable.Becauseeventhoughtheassessmentmaybevery little,nowsurveynumber isnota finalandsmallestportion for landrevenue. In order to precisely allocate the assessment of survey number, it has becomenecessarytomeasureitsparts.Now,themeasurementworkhasbeenalmostcompleted.Wherethework has not been completed, the assessment continued by the administration, i.e. it hasbeendecidedtoadoptstandardof introducingamountofnewassessmentdecidedby interseallocationby theoccupier.Majorworkofmeasurementof sub‐partsof surveynumberand todecide their assessment are carried out by pot‐hissa surveyors specially entrusted to takeextracts from record of rights and to inform the occupiers and to help such persons only.Procedure to administer it and tomaintain accounts has been explained in the LandRecordsmanual.

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Therearethreepartsofrecordofrights:VillageFormsNo.6,7and12.TillingrightsofshorttermfarmersorthosefarmerswhomayberemovedatwillandproductionofcropswerejointlyenteredintoVillageFormNo.6.Now,ithasbeenreplacedbyVillageFormNo.7/12inajointfolio.AllotherrightshavebeenenteredintoVillageFormNo.6inperpetuity.AnindexistobemadeinformNo.7anditistobemaintainedformoreyears,saytenormoreyearsandthenitistoberewritten.Whenitisrewritten,alltherightsnewlyacquiredaretobeincorporatedinitanddropalltherightsthathavebeenextinguishedinimutationrecord(VillageFormNo.6)istobemaintainedtoenteralltherightsacquiredafterpreparingVillageForm;No.6.No.changemay be made in Village Form No. 7 except those ascertained and agreed to by the parties.However,theTalatishouldpromptlyentertherightsthathavebeennewlyacquiredandnotifiedorwhentheycome tohisnoticebypersonalknowledgeoras informedbyothers. Inorder toascertainsuchrights,theTalatishouldinformalltheinterestedpartiesasstatedindetailintheensuing part. As there is Government interest in alienated land, the Government should beinformed regarding alienated lands. All the objections should be introduced in a separateregisterandtheMamlatdarshoulddecidesuchissues.ThedisputedentriesareconfirmedafterexaminationbyCircleOfficerandothersuperiorofficers.Everysuchentryistobeascertainedprior to entryofnewlyacquired rights into the indexof rights.Everyofficer should take carethatmutationregisterandindexaremaintainedasperoccupationandpossessionincompleteconditionandwithoutanyflaw.

NewParts(Hissas)

WhenthedisputesaresolvedandthereisnodisputeonwhatsoevertypeandwhenthemutationsareenteredintoFormNo.6,theTalatishouldseewhetherthereareanychangesinthemapssinwhichsurveynumberofsub‐partsaresituated.

Whentherearisedenovopartsonaccountofexistingwholesurveynumberorpartofsurveynumber, suchnewparts are required to be remeasured and shown them in themap.Followingprocedureshouldbeobservedinthisregard.

Aregistershouldbepreparedinfollowingform:

Numberofmutationentry(VillageForm

No.6)

SurveyNumber Typeofchangetobemadeintheplan

Whomadethechangeanddate.

1 2 3 4

If there is new part and existing parts are amalgamated or there is no dispute ofwhatsoevertypeandwhenthemutationsareenteredintoFormNo.6,theTalatishouldentertheparticularsincolumnNos.1to3intheregister.Ifsuchsituationariseonaccountofacquisitionoflandandbypropermeasurement(forexampletownformation),theTalatishouldinformnewarea etc. in writing and should insert amendment that it has been prepared first from‘improvement register of survey’ and the surveyorwhohas decided the case of on receipt ofcompendium with settlement of assessment (Part improvement), the Talati himself shallamalgamate parts to improvemaps of sub‐parts. If the parts are situated in different surveynumbers,heshallberequiredtoprepareaddition‐subtractionregisterandthepartswillnotbeamalgamatedwithoutsanctionoftheCollector.IntheremainingmatterstheTalatishouldonlyfillintheregisterandreporttotheMamlatdarregardingnumberofsuchcaseswithhimalongwith reasons to the Mamlatdar. Separate parts of different survey numbers may not be

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amalgamated till the Collector accords sanction to amalgamate two ormore survey numbers.After getting sanction, they may be drawn again as amalgamated parts/hissas. The DistrictInspectorLandRecordsshouldbereferredforsuchamalgamationworkandpreparearegister,because survey records shall have to be revised. Such sanction for kami fasthi should not beaccordedfortriflereasons.

MethodofmakingchangespertainingtothepropertiesentrustedtoGramPanchayatsinrecordofrightsundersection28‐BofBombayVillagePanchayatsAct,1933.

(1) MamlatdarshouldpreparealistofpropertiesentrustedtoPanchayatsunderresolutionNo.6‐251dated9‐6‐1950ofLocalSelfGovernmentandPublicHealthDepartmentasperinstructionsissuedonpointNo.1ofGovernmentMemorandumNo.AK1853dated17‐2‐1954 and should mention the conditions laid down therein, if any and issue copiesthereoftotheGramPanchayats.

(2) ListpreparedbytheMamlatdarshouldbesenttotheTalatioftherespectivevillage.Onreceiptofthelist,theTalatishouldmakeseparateentriesforeachentrustedlandtothepanchayatinVillageFormNo.6,i.e.recordofrights.Wheretheentrustingissubjecttoanyconditions,theTalatishouldwritealltheconditionsinmutationentries.

(3) AftercertificationbyAvalKarkoonorMamlatdarthechangesmadeinrecordofrightsbytheTalatiasstatedabove,theTalatishouldentertheseentriesintruerecordofrightsasunder:

(A) If entrusting is unconditional, he should show ‘Gram Panchayat’ instead of‘Government’ as occupant and entry serial number ofmutation should be shown in acircleasusual;

(B) Ifentrustingisconditional,theGramPanchayatshouldbeshownasoccupantasstated in (A) above but following should be noted inter alia under the heading ‘otherrights’of recordofrightsandtheserialnumberofmutationentryshouldbeshown inthecircleatlastasusual.

“OwnershipoftheGramPanchayatisconditional”.

(4) After making entries of mutations by Talati for all matters in the list sent by theMamlatdar, he should note down serial number of mutation against every point andshouldreturnthelisttotheMamlatdar(GovernmentcircularNo.PVPS‐1855‐Pdated28‐1‐1956andamendmentdated28‐1‐1956andletterNo.VPS‐1856/58005‐Pdated10‐9‐1956ofLocalSelfGovernmentandPublicHealthDepartment).

ConsolidatedresolutionofRevenueDepartmentregardingupdatingofrecordofrights:

Revenue Department of State Government has consolidated about 90resolutions/circulars for updating record of rights and issued such instructions videresolution No. HKP‐102003/2727/J dated 1‐12‐2003. Appendices enclosedwith theseinstructionshavenotbeenenclosed.Astheinstructionsundertheresolutionareintegraltolegalprovisions,itisnecessarytoimplementthemasunder:

Now,makingofmutationentries in recordof rightsandto takedecisionson itaredoneatE‐Dharacenters.Theyshouldbeimplementedaccordingly.Mattersshownintheresolutionregardingtransactionsofthepartiesshouldbetakenintoconsideration.

(1) Talatihastoenterthematterreportedtohimundersub‐section(1)ofsection135‐Cinthemutationregisterandsub‐section(2)ofsection135–DofGujaratLand Revenue Code; and (2) entries should be made therein on the basis of

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representation received in writing on acquiring any rights. When the Talatimakes entry in mutation register, (1) he shall place a complete copy atconspicuousplaceinthechavdiand(2)shallinformallthepersonsinterestedin changes from record of rights or in mutation register as well all otherpersons towhom the Talati has reason to believe that they are interested innotice form under section 135‐ D. After serving individual notices, the Talatishould undertake work of certifying the entries after thirty days. This isbecauseconcernedpartiesarerequiredtoproduceobjectionsinwritingwithin30days.TheTalatihastocompulsorilyissuewrittenacknowledgement(FormisinAppendix‐1)forwrittenobjections.

(2) It is seen from the complaints received from the public that inspite of theaforesaidspecificprovisions,theTalatisarenotalwaysreadytoperformtheseduties.Notonlythattheydisobeytheprovisionsbytheirnon‐observance.

(3) Government has, therefore decided that if entry is not made in mutationregister(VillagefromNo.6)afteraweekofreceivingorderandifhedoesnotserve all legal noticeswithin aweekofmaking entries, the competent officermay initiate departmental enquiry against the concerned Talati and startdisciplinaryactionunlesstheTalatigivessatisfactoryexplanationforhisshortcoming.

(4) InstructionsareissuedtoalltheMamlatdarstoimplementaboveGovernmentdecision that theyshouldminutely check relevant register andmake informaltalks with village people. For every case of established lapses by the Talatis,they should submit direct report to the Collector after preliminary enquiryunder intimation to the concerned Prant Officer. Based on the proposal,Collector should start departmental enquiry against the Talati at fault andshouldsend thereportonpreliminaryenquiryandotherpapers, ifany to theDeputy District Development Officer, who should carry out necessaryproceedingstotakenecessarydepartmentalactionandshouldensurethattheTalatiissufficientlypunishedandsubmitthecopyoftheordertotheCollector.TheMamlatdarshallbeindividuallyresponsiblefornotinformingsuchcasestotheDeputyDistrictDevelopmentOfficer suchcases through theCollectorandsuitableactionshouldbetakenagainsthimalsofornegligenceshownbyhim.

(5) The Collectors should inspect diaries of Mamlatdars in view of above andinstructed to see that every Mamlatdar should take necessary steps. EachCollectorshouldcarefullystudysuchpubliccomplaintsandifsuchcomplaintsare often received from same areas, the Mamlatdar concerned should besuitablywarned.

(6) AllDeputyDistrictDevelopmentOfficersareinstructedthatproposalsreceivedfromCollectorshouldnotbedisposedof superficiallybutshould immediatelyproceedby takingpersonal care and such complaints received againstTalatisshouldbedealtwithcarefullyandpromptlyandtakenecessary,exemplaryandadequatemeasures to punish them, so that theymay not repeat their errors.This is because Talatis are in constant touchwith people in their day‐to‐daydutiesandtheirlapsesinworkcreateilleffectsamongpeople.DeputyDistrictDevelopmentOfficershallbepersonallyresponsibleforanyleniencyshownintakingdepartmentalactionagainsttheTalati.

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(7) All District Development Officers are directed to observe the instructionscontained in para 6 and to ensure that their subordinate offices also observethemwith zeal and diligence. They should inspect theirworking in this viewpointandtowarnthemwheretheyare lacking.Sufficientattentionshouldbepaidtoallthecomplaintsreceivedfromthepublic.

(8) (1) All the officers are instructed that all the complaints received from thepeopleagainsttheTalatifornottakingstepsforthwithonreceivingordersaredisposed off and a campaign should be carried out at respective stage ofadministrationtoensurethatsuchcomplaintsarereducedtozero.

(8) (2)Decisiononentriesinrecordofrights.

Therearedelaysincedrtificationinmutationentriesinrecordofrights.Three months time has been prescribed to certify the entries in time.Accordingly, certification of entries is undertaken after thirty days of servingindividual notices and the entries are decided within three months. TheRevenueOfficersareagaininstructedtobecarefultodecidetheentrieswithinthreemonthsaccordingly.Ifitwillcometothenoticethattheinstructionshavenotbeenobserved,responsibibilitywillbefixedandpenalactionshallbetakenagainsthim,providedtheconcernedRevenueOfficermaysatisfactorilyexplainthereasonsfornotdecidingthemwithintime‐limit.

(9) Heirship:

(A)Powerwhichwas given to theTalati tomakemutation entries regardingheirship on the basis of Birth and Deaths register has been revoked by newamendment. According to new amendment the person concerned shall berequired to apply in writing regarding rights and shares he acquired byheirship.TheTalatihastomakenecessaryentries inthatregard.Suchentriesare to be dealt with by Revenue Officers under Land Revenue Rules, 1879.ApplicationformstoapplytotheTalatitochangethenamesbyinheritance,willand family division are given in Appendix 2, 3 and 4 respectively. The Talatishall acknowledge the receipt of application in the form prescribed inAppendix‐5.

(B) Sistersanddaughtersarecalled to thevillagebyTalati for their repliesregardingmutation entries regarding heirship of land.Where the sisters anddaughters areentitled to shareunderHinduMarriageAct in caseof heirship,repliesofsistersanddaughtersofthedeceasedshouldbeobtainedandiftheyare out of station, their statements made before the Sarpanch, Secretary orCircleInspectorofthevillageandsignedbythemorthumb‐impressionsmadeby them and sent through them should be accepted and they should not bepersonallycalledforverification.Ifthesistersanddaughtersareinthevillageitself,theirstatementsmadebeforetheSarpanch,SecretaryorCircleInspectorshouldbeconsideredtrueandproceedfurther.

(C) When theheir getsGovernment fallow landhaving indivisible rights andunalienatedland(new),onaccountofinheritancetheentriesshouldbedecidedin viewof conditions laid down in “form I and Form I‐1” enclosedwith LandRevenueRules.

(D) Enterthenamesinthecaseof inherited/ancestralandlandonnewandinvisibletenurecontinuinginthenameofeldestbrother.

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FollowingpointwasraisedinameetingofEstimatecommittee:

Ifaland‐holderinwhosenamethelandsofnewtenure,thoserentedforcultivation received under Tenancy Act as well as those donated for cows,exposes,entriesofheirshipofallheirsarenotmade,butitismadeinthenameof eldest brother,which createsmany problems. Particularlywhen the eldestbrother expires, entries of heirshipmaybemade in favour of hisdirectheirsonly.Butthenamesofbrothersofdeceasedwhowerejointpartnersmaynotbeenteredintorecord.

Thus lands under new and indivisible tenure, those received underTenancyActordonationforcowsandreceivedthroughinheritancerights,eventhoughhavingjointrights,theyareonlyinthenameofeldestbrotherinVillageForm No. 6 and village account 7/12 because of understanding or certaincustoms. In caseofdeathof theeldestbrother these lands are entered in thenameofhisdirectheirs.Thus,othersisters/brotherswhohave joint rights insuch landsaredeprivedof theirrights. Inordertoavoidsuchsituation, ithasbeeninformedtoadoptfollowingprocedure:

(A) The above lands acquired through inheritance in which even thoughother heirs have right and share, they are in the name of eldest brother inVillageFormNo.6and7/12.Insuchcases,legalproceedingsshouldbeinitiatedandnamesofbrothersandsisterswhoarelegallyentitledshouldbeinsertedinrevenuerecords.

(B) In the land in the name of eldest brother but having joint rights byinheritance and if he expires, the names of remaining brothers and sistersshouldbeintroducedjointlyinrevenuerecordsbymakinglegalprocedure.

(E) Immediateentryoflegalheirsintherecordafterthedemiseoftheland‐holders.

(1) Accordingtoprovisioninsection135(C)oftheLandRevenueCode,ifanyperson acquires right on land by inheritance, survival, division, purchase, giftetc. the person acquiring such rights should report to the Talati in writingwithinthreemonthsfromthedateofacquiringsuchright.Iftheindividual/landholderfailstoreportwithinprescribedtime‐limitasprovidedinsection135‐Fof Land Revenue Code, the Collector may collect fees upto Rs.1000 at hisdiscretion.

(2) Thepersonwhoseeks toacquirerightby inheritancewithreference toabove provisions, shall have to apply in writing. However, the land‐holdersmanytimesdonotapply in thisregarddue to their ignoranceof laworotherreasons.Consequentlyentriesofinheritancearenotmadeinrecordofrightsorthereisdelayinmakingentries.

ManyrepresentationsarereceivedbytheGovernmentinthisreport.Allare informed to follow the instructions mentioned below strictly in order toavoidsuchoccurrences

“Talati has been instructed to examine Deaths register everymonth aslaiddowninpara32(2)ofRevenueAccountsManual(Gujarati),Part ‐3.WhenTalatiexaminestheregisterand if thedeceased isa farmer land‐holderandifhis direct legal heirs have not applied/reported for entry of inheritance, heshould inform them to apply / report in writing and after getting suchapplication/report in this regard, he should immediately proceed for legal

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proceedings. When the touring officer visits the village, he should invariablyascertainwhethertheinstructionsarecompliedbytheTalati”.

10. (A) It hasbeenrepresented to theGovernment that tenantsaredecidedbyprocedures on Tenancy Act,while names of all sub‐partners are not entered.Consequently they have occasions to lose the land or they experiencedifficulties toobtain lands foragricultural improvements.When the land is inthenameof father,occasionsofheirshiparise, theotherpersonsexceptmainheir and eldest brothers have to suffer inconvenience in establishing theirrightsonsuchlands.

(B) Foravoidanceofsuchdifficultiesasstatedin(A)above,Governmenthasdecided that when final orders are issued to determine tenants under theTenancy Act, the name of all partners, sub‐partners should invariably bementioned as entitled persons. Agricultural Land Tribunal should also issuesuch orders at relevant time, so that other partners or sub‐partnersmay nothave to lose landormaynot finddifficulties inobtaining loan foragriculturalimprovementsinfutureorsucheventsmaynotariseatall.

Similarly,whenthenameofHeadofthefamilyoffatheristobedeclaredas tenant,detailsofheirsof theHeadof familyor fathersshouldbeobtained.TheAgricultural LandTribunal should issue orderswhile deciding tenants toshowtheirnamesintillingrights,sothatnocomplexitymayariseatthetimeofdecidingheirship.

11. EntriestobemadeforillegaltransactionsinVillageFormNo.6.

(A) ApointwasraisedwhetheranyillegaltransactionshouldbeenteredintoVillage FormNo. 6. According to instructions laid down inRevenueAccountsManual,everyentryistobemadeforeverytransactioninVillageFormNo.6.ThentheTalatihastoissuenoticesundersection135‐DofLandRevenueCode,hastopublicizeandinviteobjections.Itwasrepresentedthatifthetransactionisprimafacieillegal,theTalatishouldnotaccepttheapplicationandheshouldrefuse tomakesuchentry inVillageFormNo.6. If thesuggestion isaccepted,theTalatishallhavediscretiontodecidewhetheratransactionis legalornot.The suggestionmay not apparently be accepted. In view of this, Governmenthas decided that the Talati should make entry of every type of transaction,whether legal or illegal and he should not refuse any application. He shoulddrawattention of higher officer.Where theGovernment is a party, he shouldraise objection on behalf of Government. Then the certifying officer shouldcheck legality of such transactions and if the transaction seems prima‐facieillegal,heshouldnotcertifytheentry.

(B) According to the procedure of certifying entries in existing record ofrights, if the register or correspondence or documents areunregistered, theirentriesaremadeinrecordofrightsandtheyarecertifiedafterverification.TheGovernmenthasfeltthatalltransactionsregardinglandareimportant.Inordertoensurethattheyaregenuineandexplicit,eachtransactionisrequiredtoberegistered.Itistherefore,decidedthatthetransactionswhichhavebeenmadeby verbal agreement or without registering by some writing, they shouldprimarily be entered into by Talati. But he should not certify the entry butinformthepartiestomakesuchtransactionsbyregistereddocumentandmake

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procedureasstatedinpoint(c).Aftermakingprimaryentry,theTalatishouldinform the parties in writing in such a way that parties may register theirtransactionsexpeditiously.

(C) The entrieswhichhavebeenentered into recordof rightsprior to25thMay1966but pending for certification, shouldbe certifiedonmeritswithoutinsistingforregistration.Thetransactionswhicharesubjecttoregistrationbuthavenotbeenregisteredso forandif theyareafter25thMay1966,shouldbeinformed to register document and then reject. When the document isregistered,newentryshouldbemadeaccordingtorule.

(D) Entries of transactions of land by illegal verbal agreement orunregisteredonesshouldbedecidedaccordingtoinstructionscitedabove.

(E) Entries of family division should be excluded from the above order,because there is difficulty in making registered document regardingdistribution.They shouldnotbe informed toproduce registereddocument tocertifyentriesoffamilydivision.

(F) WhentheTalatifeelsduringinspectionofthecropsthatthereisnameofanother person as tenant or otherwise (not as daily wages‐labour) in thecolumn of farmer in form 12, the Talati should not make any change in thecolumn of farmer. However, he should send written report to theMamlatdar/Mahalkari with details. On receipt of such report,Mamlatdar/Mahalkari,shouldissuenoticestotheinterestedpartiesandshoulddecide it as per procedure of the record of rights. The decision taken by theMamlatdar/MahalkarishouldbeinformedtotheTalatiinwriting.Onreceivingthedecision, theTalati shouldmakeentry in relevant column inVillageFormNo. 7/12 under intimation to the persons concerned. The Circle Officers andDeputy Mamlatdars working under Mamlatdar/Mahalkari are competent totakedecisions insuchmatters. If there isnodecisionaccordingly, itwouldbeconsidered illegal. Prant Officers and Collectors should ensure that Talatisinvariablyimplementsuchinstructions.

(G) MakingentryofregisteredAgreementforsale.

The Government has published many instructions to update record ofrights, but there are no instructions tomakemutation entry in Village FormNo.6regardingregisteredAgreementforsale.Registeredearnestmoneydeedisnotasaledocument.Inmanycases,mutationentriesweremadeintheVillageFormNo.6onregisteredAgreementforsale,accordingtowhichpossessiononthe sitewasoften changed. Village land record and that of actual possessionwould be maintained because of making entries of A Agreement for sale invillagerecord.WhenonepersonmaymakeAgreementforsaleforonepropertywith various persons, legal questions arise. Many times the dealings arecancelledevenafterexecutingagreement.Moreover, twoentriesaremadeforbothdealingsviz. registeredAgreement for sale and finaldocument invillagerecord. Moreover, after mutation entry in Village Form No. 6 of registeredAgreement forsale, theydonotexecute finaldocumentandthusthe issuesofstampdutyevasionsarise.Moreover,manylegalproblemsarelikelytoarisebysuchentry.Thus,theproblemofmakingentryinVillageFormNo.6onthebasisofregisteredAgreementforsalewasunderactiveconsiderationofGovernment.

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After careful consideration, it has been decided thatwhen the Talati receivesinformation on registeredAgreement for sale fromMamlatdar, he should notmakeanymutationentryinVillageFormNo.6.

11. (1) Procedure tobeadoptedwhilemakingentriesoforders issuedbyAgriculturalLandTribunalorAppellateofRevisionauthorityunderanyLandReformsAct.viz.TenancyAct,AgriculturalLandCeilingAct.

WhenanymutationentriesaremadeunderordersofAgriculturalLandTribunal, Appellate or Revision authority under any Land reforms Act,individual notices should be served to the interested parties having publicinterest under provision of section 135 (D)(2). If any party raises objectionsagainst it, mutation entry should be sanctioned instead of entering intodisputedregisterandtherespectivepartyshouldbeinformedtoseekjusticeinappealorrevisionapplicationagainsttheorder.

12. Entryofsalesmadebyregistereddocument.

(A) TheTalatihastomakeentrybasedonregistereddocumentslistreceivedthroughMamlatdarfromRegistrarbytreatingitasnoticeforentry.Thereareexplicitinstructionsthatsub‐registrarshallsendlistofextractofthedocumentin the following month after the month in which sale documents have beenexecutedandtheMamlatdarshouldsendittotheTalati.However,ithascometo thenoticeof theGovernment that the system isnot followedcarefully andaccurately. The Inspector General of Registration has been informed to issuespecific instructions to all sub‐Registrars to send extracts of sales documentseveryyearregularlytotheMamlatdar.

(B) ItwasbroughttothenoticeofGovernmentthatextractssentbythesub‐registrarsforregisteredtransactionsofagriculturalland,theirmutationentriesare not entered into Government record regularly. In certain cases suchmutationsarenotenteredintoGovernmentrecordformonthstogetherandtheland‐holdersareput todifficultiesonaccountofuncertainlyofrightson land.As per instructions contained in para No. 31 under Village Form No. 6 ofRevenue Accounts Manual (6th Edition), the entries are to be made byconsideringlistofregistereddocumentsreceivedthroughMamlatdarfromsub‐registrar as notice for entry. Instructions are often issued tomake all entriesimmediately on transactions of land and should be decided also withinprescribedperiod.ThecomplaintsarereceivedbyGovernmentthattheTalatismakedelayinmakingentriesoftheorder.InstructionshavebeenissuedthatifmutationentriesarenotmadeinVillageFormNo.6withinaweekafterreceiptoforderoraftermakingentriesifalllegalnoticesarenotservedwithinaweek,thecompetentofficershouldcarryoutdepartmentalenquiryagainsttheTalaticoncernedandinitiatedisciplinaryaction.However,complaintsareoftenraisedfrom the people that there is delay in making entries. The point is oftendiscussed in legislative assembly also. In order to solve the situation, allconcernedofficersandemployeesareinstructedthatthetransactionscoveredin every extract of the sub‐registrar should be entered beforemaximum onemonth regularly in village record and as a token of ascertaining it, theMamlatdarshould reviewall extracts inmonthlymeetingofTalatis. Similarly,theCollectorsshouldalsoreceivetheextractssentbysub‐registrartalukawise

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in themeetingsofRevenueOfficersand include themasan item inagenda inthemeetingGovernmenthasfurtherdecidedthatallMamlatdarsshouldsubmitthe details of extracts received from the sub‐registrar during the month andthosedecidedinfollowingstatement:

Statement

Sr.No.

NameofTaluka

Numberofextractsreceivedfromsub‐registrarduringthe

month

Numberofentriesmadeinaccountofthe

extract.

Numberofcaseswhereentriesarenotmadeinspiteofgettingtheextracts.

Reasonsfor

remainingcases.

1 2 3 4 5 6

(C) The listofextractsofregistereddocumentsreceived fromMamlatdar istobeconsideredasnoticetomakeentryundersection135‐CofLandRevenueCode,1879.

It has come to the notice of Government that when Xerox copies ofdocuments registered in Presidency cities viz. Mumbai, Kolkata and ChennaioutsideGujaratStateareproducedtotheTalati,entriesaremadeinVillageFormNo.6onthatbasisandMamlatdarandothercompetentRevenueOfficercertifythecopies.Onaccountofadoptingsuchprocedure,theGovernmentsufferslossin income of stamp duty. Apart from this, there is breach of instruction thatmutationshouldbemadeinrevenuerecord,i.e.VillageFormNo.6onthebasisofcertifieddocumentsreceivedfromtheconcernedsub‐registraroftheStateasper prescribed procedure. In these circumstances, when xerox copies of thedocumentsareproducedformutationsinrevenuerecordsorVillageFormNo.6,theyshouldnotbereliedbuttheTalatisandconcernedRevenueOfficersshouldmakeentriesinVillageFormNo.6onthebasisofreceiptofextractsfromthesub‐registrarofGujaratstatewithreferencetosuchdocuments.TheCollectorshouldmakearrangementthattheinstructionsarescrupulouslyfollowed.

RevenueofficerspassordersonvariousActs andRuleson lands in theState.Whenmutations aremade in Village FormNo. 6 on the basis of orders,such mutations should be made after perusal of original copy of order (notzerox).Theprocedureshouldbeappliedtopropertieswithcitysurveynumberinurbanareas.

2. (1) CivilaccountsofVillage–RevisionofVillageFormNo.6.

MutationentriesaremaderegardingsurveynumberinVillageFormNo.6 utilized at present. Details of various entriesmade here in before regardingsurveynumbersarenotavailable.Onthisaccount,theentriesrejectedformerlyaresanctionedforwantofinformationofpreviousentries.Suchcaseshavebeenbrought to the notice of Government. In order to see that such lapses are notrepeatedandrecordofrightsisalsonotdefective,ithasbeendecidedtoreviseVillageFormNo.6suitably.Itisprescribedasunder:

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VillageFormNo.6

RecordofRights

Sr.No.of

Entry

TypeofRight

ModifiedSurveynumber,itssub‐partanditsarea

Existingtransferentryregardingsurveynumber,

sub‐partshownincolumn‐3.Iftheentryhasbeenmadeformerlyserialnumberofmutationentry

Cancelled/Rejected

Whethertransferorisafarmeror

landholder?Fromwhichvillage?

SignatureofInspectingOfficerorremarks.

1 2 3 4 5 6

All Collectors and District Development Officers have been informed to givenecessary instructions to the concerned employee/officers under intimation tothisdepartment,sothataforesaidrevisedVillageFormshouldbeused.

13. EntryinVillageForm7/12ofencumbranceofGovernmentTagavi.

IthascometothenoticeofGovernmentthatentriesofencumbranceonTagavipaidbyGovernmenttothefarmersaremostlynotmadeinGovernmentrecord. All the Collectors are therefore, instructed that whenever Governmenttagavi is paid, the landwhich is taken as security towards tagavi, the entry ofsuchsecurityshouldinvariablybemadeinGovernmentrecordi.e.VillageFormNo.6(Recordofrights).SimilarlysuchsecuritiesshouldbeenteredintoVillageFormNo.7/12simultaneously,sothattheamountpaidastagavionaccountofnaturalcalamitiesviz.flood,scarcityetc.tilltodatemaybecheckedonthebasisofextractsof form 7/12.Accountsof tagavimostlymaintainedbyDistrictandTalukaPanchayatsmaybecheckedbycomparingwiththem.

14. Procedureofsection135‐DofGujaratLandRevenueCode.

IthasbeenbroughttothenoticeofGovernmentthatwhenmeasurersaretakentomakechangeaspersection135‐DofLandRevenueCodeintherecordofrightsofLand,whilemakingmutationentriesinrecordofrightstheinterestedpersons are not informed in writing or they are informed very late. It iscompulsory to inform them in writing under section 135‐D of Land RevenueCode. If it is not done so and the entries are certified, the procedure shall beconsidered illegal. Such drawbacks in procedure harm the interest of land‐holdersandtenants.Notonlythat,ithamperstheprocessalso.AlltheCollectorsare therefore, instructed that theyshouldadvisePrantOfficerandMamlatdars,when theygoon tour tovillages for inspections, should seewhether theTalatihas taken prompt action and if not done so, strict measures should be takenagainsthim.Theofficerswhohavesanctionedmutationswithoutissuingnotice,should be held responsible and strict measures should be taken against themalso.

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EveryCollectorshouldissuecircularthatwheresuchprocedurehasnotbeenfollowed,noticesshouldbeissuedwithinamonth.Ifitisfoundthatnoticesare not issued immediately under sub‐section (2) of section 135, strict actionshallbetakenagainstthem.

15. Gram Panchayats should be informed regardingmutations in entries inrecordofrights.

(A) Study group appointed by the Central Government for the working ofGram Panchayats has recommended that Talati‐cum‐Mantris should informGramPanchayat formutations inrecordofrights, so that theGramPanchayatsmayexpresstheirviewsormayopposeinthisregard.Aftercarefulconsiderationontheserecommendations,ithasbeendecidedthatinadditiontothesystemhasbeen laid down tomakemutations in the entries of record of rights, followingsystemshouldalsobeimplemented.

Talati‐cum‐mantri should read out all the entries which have beenenteredand/or certifiedafterpreviousmeeting, so thatallmayknowabout it.Moreover at the annualmeeting of Gram Sabha, the Talati‐cum‐mantri shouldreadoutall themutationsentriesmadeafterpreviousannualmeetingfortheirinformation.

The purpose to implement above system to inform the concernedpersons regarding mutations and if they have any objection they may takenecessary actions to make amendments therein. All the Collectors are herebyadvised to issue proper instructions to local officers and Talati‐cum‐mantri.Propervigilshouldbeexercisedfortheirproperimplementation.Thisshouldbeincluded intheprocedureofPanchayatmeetings,sothatthese instructionsareimplementedproperly.

(B) Posters should be affixed in Gram Panchayat office to giveinformation and to raise consciousness about their rights and duties onrecordofrights.

Task mission No. 2 appointed for updating village record and theirmodernization, has recommended in para 18 of recommendation No. 12, thatpostersintheformofadvertisementandpermanenttypeadvertisementBoardsshouldbeplacedinGramPanchayatOfficeatsomeconspicuousplace.Inviewofthe recommendation of the working group, the Government has decided toinstallpermanenttypeboardsineveryGramPanchayatOffices.

16. Make payment on Kuchcha note – Gujarat State Co‐operative LandDevelopmentBankLtd.ChargeofBank‐Recordofrights.

(A) When branch of the Bank inform the Talati‐cum‐mantri to note downchargeonlandwithcopyofmortgageddeed,heshouldimmediatelymakeentryofthechargeinrecordofrights,i.e.;VillageFormNo.6.TheBranchManageroftheBankshouldservenoticeundersection135‐DofLandRevenueCodetotheland‐holder.Moreover, itshouldbepublishedatChavdiasperrules.Moreover,the Talati‐cum‐mantri should make Kachi entry of charge with pencil in thecolumnof‘otherrights’inVillageFormNo.7/12.ThereisnoobjectionofacopywithKachinotewithpencil inVillageFormNo.7/12 is sent to theBank. Suchprocedureislegal.ThiswillfacilitatetheBanktomakeadvance.Aftercertifying

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suchentries,ofanymutationisenteredregardingthesaidland,thenoticeshouldinvariablybeservedtothebankorsocietyas interestedpersonsundersection135‐DofLandRevenueCode, so thatbankor societymayhaveopportunity totakeobjections.Ifthebanktakesobjection,furtherprocedureshouldbemadeinviewofit.

(B) TheGujaratStateCo‐operativeLandDevelopmentBankLtd.,representedto the Government that the bank makes advances by taking land as security.However,itisnecessarytoverifywhetherthepersondesiringtoobtainloanonlandhascleartitleovertheland.AccordingtotherevisedTenancyAct,whetherthe rights of the tenants have been entered or whether they are entered intoTenancy register. If the bank staff is allowed to observe these registers, theloaneeshallnotberequiredtoproducelandrecordforhisland.

According to proviso 3 of rules 135 of Land Revenue Rules, no fee ischarged from any co‐operative institution to allow inspecting any revenuerecord. No permission is also required to be obtained in this regard. All theCollectors are therefore informed that if any demand is received to inspecttenancy registerofanyAgriculturalLandTribunalbyLandDevelopmentBank,the authorised staff of the bank should be allowed to inspect the register forverificationofrightsofloanee.AlltheCollectorsshouldissueproperinstructionstoalltheirAgriculturalLandTribunals.

(c) Land Development Bank represented to the Government that section48(2)and(3)ofGujaratCo‐operativeSocietiesAct,1961providesthatpropertyunder the charge of the bank or society shall not be transferredwithout thepermissionofBank/Society.Ifsuchtransferismade,itshallbedeemednullandvoid.

Section48(2):Whentheinterestinpropertyorpropertiesissubjecttochargeunder sub‐section (1), theproperty or interest in property shall not betransferredwithoutpreviouspermissionofthesociety,whichwillbesubjecttosuchconditionswhichmaybeplacedbythesociety.

Section48(3):Ifthereisbreachofsub‐section(2),thetransfershallbenullandvoid.

Thetransactionsoflandwhichareinformedshouldbeenteredinvariablywhenreceived.However,noticesshouldbeissuedtothepartiesonthebasisofthe entries, which is essential under the provisions of section 135‐D of LandRevenueCode.However,whennoticesareissuedtothepartiesfortheentryofmutationfortransferofthelandchargedbyLandDevelopmentBank,theneveniftheLandDevelopmentBankmayormaynotrepresent,thecompetentRevenueOfficer should examine such transactions under section 48(2) and (3) of theGujaratCo‐operativeSocietiesAct,1961at the timeofdeciding transactionsofthe landanddecidewhethersuchtransactionsare legalunder theprovisionofthesesectionsanddecidetheentryaccordingly.

(D) Make/sanctionentriesinrecordofrightsofchargeonlandsonnewtenure.

The land‐holders possessing lands onnew and impartible terms obtainloan from Land Development Bank or other co‐operative institutions for

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agriculturaldevelopment.Asregardschargeraisedonsuchlands,noticesundersection135(D)ofLandRevenueCodearenotservedtotheconcernedbranchoftheBank.Inspiteoftheexistenceofcharges,suchentriesinrecordofrights,i.e.VillageFormNo.6issanctioned.Consequently,thechargesraisedaresometimesnot protected. Moreover, such entries/transfers may not be sanctioned undersection48(2) (3)and49(C)ofCo‐operative SocietiesAct.All theCollectorsandoffices concernedare, therefore, informed that if the loan is takenon lands onnewtermsfromLandDevelopmentBankorCo‐operativeBank,thenoticeundersection 135(D) of Land Revenue Code should invariably be served to theManager of the branch fromwhich the loan is obtained. The offices concernedhave been instructed not to sanction the entries regarding charge till suchborrowing/loanisrepaid.

(E) Entry in revenue record of construction of building of AshramSchool/PostBasicSchoolwithGovernmentgrant.

Government pays building assistance to grant‐in‐aid institutions toconstruct Ashram Schools, post‐basic ashram schools and hostels. Whenrecognitionofgrant‐in‐andashramschoolsorhosteliscancelled,theinstitutionsdirectlysellthelandandbuildingsconstructedfromGovernmentgrantwithoutsanctionoftheGovernment.Therefore,suchGovernmentaidedbuildings/landsaremortgaged. In the order issuedby theCommissioners, TribalDevelopmentsanctioninggranttosuchinstitutions,thereisaconditiontomaketheirentriesin landrevenuerecord‐recordofrights‐VillageFormNo.6andalsounderthecolumn‘otherrights’ofVillageForm7/12.The RevenueAdministrationhastomake procedure thereof, hence all concerned officers are informed to makeprocedure as above after receiving such orders from the Commissioner, TribalDevelopmentorotherdepartments/officesoftheGovernment.

17. (1) Tomakemutationentriesforacquiredlands.

IthascometothenoticeofGovernmentthatwhenGovernmentacquiresfarmers’ land, timely entries of (kami) are not made in Government records.Consequentlyirrigationratesareassessedasperoldareaandthefarmershavetopaymorecharges.Instructionshaveoftenbeenissuedtomakeentriesontimeandtodecidethemregularly.However,farmershaveonmanyoccasionstopaymoremoney forwant of timelymutation entries. The Collectors are thereforeinformed to see thatmutation entries of lands acquired aremade in time andproper arrangement ismade at talukaandvillage level to see that the farmersmaynothaveoccasionstopayirrigationratesformorelands.

(2) Entry of Survey numbers of non‐agricultural land situated in citysurveylimit.

Mutation entries for revenue survey numbers converted into non‐agricultural lands in city survey area., is made by Talati. Consequently, citysurvey records are not updated. The employees/officers performing duties ofmaking/sanctioningentrieshave, therefore,been instructed tomakenecessaryentriesinvillagerecordandnottomakeanymutationentryofnon‐agriculturalsurveynumberssituatedincitysurveylimitasstatedinpara7ofcirculardated10‐2‐1975oftheSettlementCommissioner.

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18. Maintenanceofcorrespondenceofmutationentriesindisputeforrecordofrights.

OnecasehasbeenbroughttothenoticeofGovernment,wherein ithasbecome difficult to know background of justification of the decision taken bycertifyingofficeronaccountofdestructionofcorrespondencefordisputesraisedregardingmutationentriesofrecordofrights.Generallydefiniteentryismadeinthe relevant register on the spot and orders are to be issued soon regardingmutationentriesinrecordofrights.Precisereasonsaretobeshowninbriefforcertifyingornotcertifyingentries.Representationsofthepartiesarealsotobenotedtherein.Thus,nocorrespondenceistobemadeasperprevailingnormsorrules regarding mutation of entries in record of rights. However, wherecorrespondence has been resorted to on account of misunderstanding ofcorrespondencesystem,thecorrespondenceshouldbepreservedatleastforfiveyears at village or taluka level, so that higher officer may know in whichcircumstances the entries were certified. If any question arises at that timeregardingentriessomade, thecircumstancesandreasons forcertifyingentriesmaybeavailabletohigherofficersandenquiryofficers.Wherecaseshavebeenfiled in Revenue Courts and Civil Courts, their papers should be preserved forfiveyears.

Government emphatically states that no correspondence is to bemaderegardingmutationentriesinrecordofrights.Thedecisiontakenforcertifyingornotcertifyingentriesistobenotedatlocallevelbyshowingreasonsinbriefinprescribed register and representations made by the parties are also to besummarizedandnoted intheregister.Suchregistersaremaintainedasper ‘A’,‘B’,‘C’,and‘D’listandfortheperiodasproposedintheAccountsManual.Iftheseinstructions are followed scrupulously, no separate correspondence will berequired. The question to preserve the correspondence also will not arise. Ifcorrespondence has already been made, the above instructions should befollowedforpreservationofthecorrespondence.

19. EntriesinrecordofrightsfortransactionsoftriballandshouldbecertifiedbyMamlatdar.

(A) As regards work carried out by special team of R.T.S. Mamlatdar forprotectionofoccupancyrightsoftribalslandintribalareas.Ithasbeendecidedinthisregardthatentries inrecordofrightsshouldbe included intheworkofthe team. Such entries should not be sanctioned by officer below the rank ofMamlatdaramongRevenueofficersasdecidedvideRule107(1)and(2)ofLandRevenue Rules. It should be sanctioned by Mamlatdar only. All the entries oftransactionsoftribalsinDangsdistrictshouldbedecidedbyMahalkari.

(B) Collectors are advised to instruct concerned officers and Mahalkari ofDangs district, so that onlyMamlatdar onlymay sanction/decide all entries oftransactions of all tribals in the state and entries of record of rightsmade byR.T.S. team working in Integrated Tribal Development Project area of theirdistrict.

(C) There is no change in possession because of entry of charge forborrowingfromCo‐operativeBanksorCo‐operativeSocieties.Astheloanwhichis paidby the institution isnot exploitative, theDeputyMamlatdarshavebeen

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empowered to sanction the entries of charge of Co‐operative Society or Co‐operativeBank.

20. Informing concerned persons regarding order sanctioning, rejectingmutationentriesinrecordofrights.

(A) The Estimates committee of Gujarat Legislative Assembly organized atour tostudytheworkingonsiteandtoget informationonworkcarriedout invarious offices in the district under Revenue Department viz. Collector office,OfficeofPrantOfficer,MamlatdarOffice,TalatiOfficefrom21stJuly1969to26thJuly 1969.During the tour programme, the committee visited a Talati office atMoti Banugar Village Jamnagar Taluka. During discussions at that time, thecommittee came to know that persons concerned have not been given theinformationonsanctionorrejectionsofentriesofgenuinenessoftherecordsofar. The committee recommended to provide information in writing to theconcernedpersonseveniftheirentriesaresanctionedorrejectedbasedonthegenuinenessofrecord.

(B) Decision on certifying or non‐certifying the entries are taken in thepresence of parties at the chora of the village. Thus, the parties are verballyinformed.However,aftercarefulconsiderationoftheaboverecommendationofthe Estimate Committee, the Government has decided that information onsanctioningorrejectingentriesofgenuinenessoftherecordshouldhenceforthbegiventotheconcernedpersonsinwriting.

20. (1) Power of Dy.Mamlatdar to certifymutation entries of record ofrights.

QuestionsariseastowhichDeputyMamlatdarmaycertifythemutationentriesofrecordofrights.Inthisregard,attentionofallconcernedisinvitedtosub‐section(6)ofsection135‐DofGujaratLandRevenueCode,1879andrules107and108ofGujaratLandRevenueRulesandisherebyinformedthatRevenueOfficers not below the rank of Aval Karkoon/ First Clerk (at Present DeputyMamlatdar)onlyarecompetenttocertifymutationentriesofrecordofrights.Itmeans ‘RevenueOfficers’definedinsection3(1)ofGujaratLandRevenueCodemay only certify mutation entries of record of rights. The Dy. Mamlatdarperforming work regarding land revenue may certify the mutation entries ofrecordofrightsasabove.However,Dy.Mamlatdarnotperformingdutiesoflandrevenuemaynotcertifysuchentries.

Inviewofabovelegalposition,necessaryinstructionsshouldbegiventoall the Collectors to make such arrangement that Deputy Mamlatdars notperformingdutiesasRevenueOfficersasstatedinsection3(1)ofLandRevenuecodemaynotcertifythemutationentriesanditshouldbescrupulouslyfollowed.

21. Empower to sanction allmutation entries toMamlatdar andAgriculturalLandTribunal.

In partial modification of Government circular No. PWR‐1077‐16281‐Ldated18thFebruary1977ofRevenueDepartment,theGovernmenthasdecidedthatMamlatdar and Agricultural Land Tribal should decide not onlymutationentriesunderorderspertainingtoTenancyActandLandCeilingAct,butalltheentries.However,theyshoulddecidesuchentriesduringtheirvisittothevillageaftercompletionoftheirallottedwork.However,specialcareshouldbetakentoensurethatsuchworkmaynothinderordelaytheirprescribedduties.

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22. EntryofresolutionsofAgriculturalLandTribalandMamlatdar. ThedecisionstakenbytheAgriculturalLandTribal,Mamlatdarunderthe

TenancyAct, Agricultural LandCeilingAct andLand ImprovementActs shouldinvariably be entered into record of rights Village Form No. 6. However, aftermakingsuchentriesitshouldbeplacedonpublicnoticeandnoticesshouldalsobe issued to all the concerned parties under section 135‐D of Land RevenueCode.However,evenifobjectionsaretakenagainstsuchentries,entriesshouldbe sanctioned and the parties should be advised to file appeal/revisionapplicationagainstthesaidresolution.

23. Promptdisposalofentriesinrecordofrightsandancillarychanges. (A) Mamlatdarandconcernedofficersshouldtakecaretoseethatentriesin

recordofrightsaredecidedwithin threemonths.Villagewise listofremainingentriesshouldbemaintainedforthepurpose,wherethenumbersofremainingentriesarefoundmore,aquarterlyvisitshouldbearrangedinsuchvillagesandit should be ensured that remaining entries are decided properly. For thispurposediariesofRevenueofficersshouldberegularlyreviewed.

(B) Talati‐cum‐MantriofthevillageshouldinvariablymakemutationentriesdecidedbyRevenueofficesinotherancillaryrecords,i.e.inVillageFormNo.7,7‐A, 8‐A, 8‐B and Farmers’ Ledger on the same day or next day. If ledger of anyfarmer is not available, it should be obtained immediately andmakemutationentriesthereinwithinsevendays.

23. (1) Computerisationofentriesinrecordofrights. In order to carry out computerization work very speedily and

accurately,itisveryessentialthatentriesaremadeandalsocertifiedinrecordofrightswithinproscribed time‐limit. Instructionshave, therefore,been issuedtoframe time‐boundprogramme tomake entries and certified themwithin time‐limitandmakerecordofrightsupdated.

23. (2) Review of disposal of entries inmonthlymeetings ofMamlatdar/PrantOfficers.

AlltheCollectorshavebeenrequestedtoinstructrespectiveMamlatdarstoreviewentriesinrecordofrightsinVillageFormNo.6inmonthlymeetingsofTalatis andCollectormay review in themonthlymeetings ofMamlatdar/PrantOfficers.

23. (3) Planningofcampaignfordisposalofentriesinrecordofrights. State wide campaigns are often planned for disposal of entries so that

entries in record of rightsmay not remain pending and they are immediatelydisposed.Asaresultgoodresultsareachievedindisposalofpendingcases.

24. Maintenanceofregisterforremainingmutationentries.

VillageFormNo.6ismaintainedformutationentriesofvillage.Inordertopromptlyknowtheremainingentriesofthesetypes,someTalatismaintainalistofsuchremainingentriesonfirstpageofaboveform,someTalatisperhapsmaynotmaintainsuchlistofremainingentries.Inordertomaintainuniformityin the state from administrative point of view, it is essential that every villageshouldmaintainaregisterinordertotracetheinformationofremainingentriesproperlywhileinspectingthevillagerecord.AftermakingentriesinVillageFormNo.6, a notice is required to be issued under section 135‐D of Land RevenueCode.Theseentriesaretobenotedintheregisterafteralapseofonemonthasperrules.Whenentriesaredisposedintheregister,anabstractshouldbemadeofremainingentries.Whenever,theentriesintheregisteraredisposed,acircle

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inredinkshouldbemadeintheentriesandtheyshouldbetreatedasdisposed.Abstractofremainingentriesarerequiredtobemadeattheendofeverymonth.A register of remaining entries should bemaintained in following form as perinstructions.

Formofregisterofremainingmutationentries.

Numberofmutationentry

Dateofentryofmutation

Dateofdisposal

Remarks.

1 2 3 4

25. (1) Certain lacunae are observedby theGovernment in generalworkingofTalatis and Circle Inspectorsin updating the record of rights. All the Collectorsand District Development Officers have been advised to instruct Talatis andCircle Inspectorsunder them to take active measures as follows to removedefects,sothatupdatingofrecordofrightsmaybesuccessful:

(A) Factsofpot‐hissashouldbeenteredintopot‐hissaregisterandentriesofhissameasurementofthenumberswhicharemeasuredshouldalsobemadeinrelevantregistersproperly.

(B) Relevant modification should be made in taluka map of the villageaccordingtothecopyofmodifiedmapalongwithKami‐jasthiregistersaccordingto the mutation in land tenure and possession. Maps should be updated andnecessarymodificationsshouldbemadeintherecordasperadditions‐alteration(Kami‐jasti) register and their files should be systematically maintained andinvariablyputtothenoticeofinspectionofficer.

(C) Typeofirrigation,bywellorcanalshouldbeshowninVillageFormNo.7/12. In thecolumnof tillerrights, theTalatisshouldwrite thenameof tillerseveryyearinVillageFormNo.12invariably,sothatnoirregularitymaycreepinandLandReformsActmaybedulyenforced.

(D) Accounts of recovery of pot‐hissa fees should be systematicallymaintainedandrecoverythereofshouldbemadeimmediately.

(E) Potnumbershouldbementioned invillagemapbypencilaccording tochangesinpossessionoflandbyvariousreasons.

(F) Dy. Mamlatdar, Settlement – should essentially tally the abstract ofmeasurement office with that of District Measurement office while closingaccountsofthevillageattheendoftheyear.

(G) Repairs to boundary marks should be completed as per scheduledprogramme.

(H) Notings made by Land Records officers during inspection of recordsshouldbecompliedandreportshouldbesentintime.

(I) TheCircleInspectorsshouldsubmittheirdiariestotheDistrictInspectorsregularly.

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(J) The Talatis should promptly report encroachment in Governmentnumbers.Mamlatdarshould take legal stepsunderLandRevenueCode, so thatencroachmentonGovernmentlandsmaybeprevented.

(K) Whenever Taluka/District Revenue officers visit the village forinspection,theyshouldscrutinizethevillagerecordsinordertoupdaterecordofrightsanduldguidetheTalatisandCircleInspectors.

(L) The Collectors and District Development officers should ensure thataboveinstructionsarescrupulouslyfollowed.

25. (2) DelayinissuingGovernmentrecordsviz.recordofrightsandPhaniPatrak–presenceofTalatisinSeja.

Periodofsevendayshasbeenfixedinentry307Aofrule137(3)ofLandRevenue rules to give extract of record of rights. Generally, the Talatis shouldgivecopieswithin24hoursandinanycasethisshouldnotexceedthreedays.Ifdelayismorethanthreedays,theTalatisshouldnotedownthereasonsfordelayinapplicationregister.RegisterisalsomaintainedbyhiminordertoseethatthecopiesaregivenbyTalatis in time.Mamlatdarshavebeen instructed to reviewthe registers maintained by the Talati everymonth in order to take steps forinordinatedelayingivingcopies.ProformaofapplicationtobemadetoTalatiisgiveninAppendix‐VI.TheTalatisalsohastoissuereceiptsinform2forpaymentoffeesandreceiptofwritten/oralapplication.

AlltheCollectorsareaskedtoseethatincasetheTalati failstoprovidecopies in time without proper reasons, proposals to take disciplinary actionagainst the Talati should be submitted to the District Development OfficerthroughtheCollectorbytheMamlatdars.Time‐limittogivecopiesofextractshasbeendetermined.However,ifthecopiesofextractsarenotprovidedintimeandifheappliestotheMamlatdar,theDy.Collectors/Collectorsareinstructedtoseethatthecopiesofextractsareprovidedtotheapplicantwithinfourdays.

In the meeting held prior to Budget Committee, the members of thecommittee represented thatwhenMamlatdars visit villages, the Talatis do notremain present at Seja Village. As a result Mamlatdars are not able to do anywork.Governmenthastotakenaseriousnote.TheDistrictDevelopmentOfficersare requested to make such arrangement that Talatis should not leaveheadquarterwithoutpriorpermissionoftherespectiveofficerwhenhehastogoto the district for meeting or for special reasons and he should invariably bepresentwhenMamlatdarvisitsthevillage.

When touringofficersvisit thevillageand if theTalati isnotpresentatSejaVillage,heshouldimmediatelysubmitthereporttohigherofficerregardinghisabsence. Ifhedoesnotsatisfactorilyexplainhisabsence,disciplinaryactionshouldbetakenagainsthimandsendcopythereoftotheCollector.

All the officers/employees have been suitably instructed to see thataboveinstructionsarestrictlyfollowedandadequatecareistakentoseethatthepeoplemaynothavetosufferhardships.

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25. (3) Betterproceduretoprovidecopies.

Government has often issued instructions to ensure that the applicantsareprovidedcopiesofpublicdocumentspromptly.AccordingtoadministrativeorderNo.2readwithrule137(2)ofGujaratLandRevenueRules,theTalatisarerequiredtoprovidecertifiedcopiesofcertainrecordswithinsevendaysfromthedateofreceiptoftheapplicationandhastoprovidethemwithin15daysinotheroffices. Instructions have been issued that generally Talatis should providecopies within 24 hours and in case of delay exceeding three days, the Talatisshouldnotedownthereasonsfordelayinapplicationregister.Aregisterofeightcolumns(Appendix‐VII)ismaintainedasperformNo.1toensurethatcopiesaregivenbytheTalatiintime.

25. (A) Mutation list tobe kept atTaluka level for record of rights otherthanbyinheritance.

Inordertoupdateandmodernizetherevenuerecordsofthevillage,thetaskmissionNo.2wasconstituted. Ithas recommended in its recommendationNo.12thatinordertokeepvillagerecordsystematicandup‐to‐date,villagewiseregistershouldalsobemaintainedattalukaheadquarterformutationentriesbyorders/decision at Taluka and higher level and to seewhether entry has beenmade in Village Form No. 6 keeping in view the recommendation of workinggroup,itisherebydecidedthat–

(1) A register should be maintained as per form attached herewith inMamlatdarofficeatTalukalevel.

(2) InordertoseethatMamlatdarmaymaintainregisteratTalukalevel,allrevenueofficersandTalukaDevelopmentOfficersshouldsendcopiesofordersmadewithreferencetovillagelandtotheMamlatdarsoftherespectivetaluka.

(3) RevenueofficersshouldkeepsuchcopieswiththemwhilevisitingvillageandcheckwhetherthemutationentriesaremadeincolumnNo.4oftheregister.If theyarenotmade,theyshouldget itdonebyTalatisandwrite thedetailsofprocessincolumnNo.6oftheregister.

(4) Eachtouringofficershouldtakefurtheractionkeepinginviewtheactiontakenbyformerofficers.

Statement

Sr.No.

Nameofthe

village

Detailsoforder/

decisionoftheconcernedofficer.

Whatchangesaretobemadeinsurveynumbersonaccountof

orderasdecidedincolumnNo.3

WhetherentrieshavebeenmadeinVillageFormNo.6asper

orderspecifiedincolumnNo.4

Actiontakenbythecompetentofficerwhilevisitingthevillage.

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26. Ithas come to thenoticeofGovernment thatpapers certifyingentriesofrecordofrightsarenotmaintainedaccordingtoinstructionslaiddownincivilaccountsmanualofthevillage.Followinginstructionhasbeengiveninpara30onpageNo.100ofGujaratithirdeditionof1963.

39 – TheTalatis shouldmake it clear in the entrieswhethermutationsare made on the basis of written reports, extract of sub‐registrar, from theaddition‐deduction (Kami‐Jasti) Patrak, revised assessment or by order of theMamlatdar. He should maintain a file of such papers, so that it may be easilyavailable to him. In fact, the assessment (Akarbandh), Kami‐Jasti Patrakis areattached to Village Form No. 1. However, written reports and case papersregardingmutations shouldbebound ina file asper serialnumbersof entriesfromVillageFormNo.6andacurrentfileshouldbemaintainedfortheextractsofregistrationserially.

Whenentriesaremade,theTalatisshouldsignit.

(2) Classificationof papers concerning recordof rights aremadeunder ‘A’,‘B’, ‘C’and ‘D’. ‘A’ classpapersare for longduration, ‘B’ classpapersare for30years,‘C’classpapersareforfiveyearsand‘D’classpapersaretobemaintainedforoneyearortillyearlyinspectionoftheaccountsisover.Thereisalistonpage268 of the above book regarding the period of maintaining papers regardingrecordofrights,whichisasunder.

Sr.No. Subject Classification Remarks65. Allcasepapersandotherclarifying

papersregardingpreparationofrecordofrightsandentriesthereof.

‘C’(FiveYears)

67. Registerregardingdisputes. ‘B’(30years)

67A. Inheritanceregisterandcasepapersregardinginheritance.

‘B’(30years)

72. Noticeissuedtothepartiesandnotifiedinthe‘Chora’.

‘C’(5years)

Shouldbemaintainedtillcertificateisissuedthatallmutationsarecorrect.

73. Counterfoilsforreceiptofdocumentsandtheirintimations.

‘C’(5years)

74. NoticesissuedbyCivilCourts. ‘B’(30years)

MamlatdarordersTalatitomakeentryinVillageFormNo.6.Tobekeptwithrecordofrightsundersection135‐H.

75. Villagewiseextractsfromthesub‐registrar.

‘C’(5years)

‐Asabove‐

77. Villagewiseextractsindexfromthesubregistrar.

‘C’(5years)

‐

(3) Paperspertain(3)PaperspertainingtoserialNo.67and67‐Afromthosestated inabove statementare tobeplaced in recorddepartment,papersotherthanthosearetoberetainedbyTalati‐cum‐Mantriofthevillage.Outofthosetobesenttorecorddepartment,necessarypapersaretoberetainedbytheTalatis‐cum‐Mantriforspecifiedperiodforscrutinybeforesending.

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Time‐limitshowninthestatementtomaintainpapersistobeconsideredfromdisposalofthepapersandsenttorecord.

Record of rights means events to take entry into Village Form No. 6.Kami‐jasti Patrak, revised assessments, extracts of sub‐registrar on sales ofproperty, inheritance and other orders of Mamlatdar are available on writtenorderstotheTalatirecords.Inthecasesofentriesofabovechapter,papersaretobekeptwithseparateregister.Inothercases,paperspertainingtoentriesareto be kept as mutation entries are sanctioned after writing serial number ofmutation entries, the officer certifying officer shouldmake arrangement to filesuchpapers.Serialnumbersshouldbegiventothefiledpapersandshouldmakecasewiseindexalso.WhenTalati‐cum‐mantriistransferredsuchfilesshouldbesystematicallyhandedovertotherelievingTalatiswhenitisdoneso,theremaynotbeanypassingof losingpaperspertaining toentries.All theCollectorsarerequested to see that papers pertaining to entries in Village Form No. 6 arearrangedaccordingly.

27. Legalposition isasunderregarding interpretationof theword ‘Collector’showninruleNo.108(A)ofLandRevenueRules.

Asprovidedinsection135‐LofGujaratLandRevenueAct,Provisionsofchapter13donotapplytodecisionororderunderchapter10ofLandRevenueCode. Revision provisions of section 211 of Act, do not apply to revisionapplicationsunderrule108(16)ofLandRevenueRules.(SeeChanchalbaVersusDahiben – C.L.T. 1969‐70). Revision powersmay be used as per provisions ofsection135‐Lof LandRevenueCode and rule108(6) ofGujarat LandRevenueRules,1972.Papersofinvestigationandproceduremadebysubordinateofficersundersub‐rule(1) to(5)ofrule108andRules106,107maybecalled forandexamined by the Collector to ascertain legality or propriety of any decision ororder.Hemaymodifyorrevokeorreversesuchorderordecision.Collectorhasbeen empowered in sub‐rule (6) of rule 108, but this provision is to beconsideredwiththeprovisionofsection10ofL.R.C.Section10providesthatanyAssistant orDeputyCollector in chargeof one ormore talukas of district shalluseandexerciseofpowers andperformduties vested inCollectorunderLandRevenue Code and other laws in force then, as long as they are in charge oftaluka/talukas. Powers under Section10 vestingpowers to exercise powers ofthe Collector are very wide. The Dy. Collector may also exercise power andperform functions of the Collector under rule 108(6) of Gujarat LandRevenueRules. Hemay, there, use revision powers and call for enquiry papers also. Asprovided intheserules,hemay issueordersalso.Para‐2ofsection10ofLandRevenue Code shall mean that when Asst. or Deputy Collector uses appellatepowersoftheCollector,theDeputyCollectororAssistantCollectormayreplacetheword‘Collector’usedinlaw.WhenAssistantorDeputyCollectorisplacedinchargeofRevenue talukas,orderunder section10ofLandRevenueCodedoesnot place any limitation to use mode or type of powers. When Assistant orDeputyCollectorsareempoweredtousesuchpowersintheir jurisdiction,theybecomecompetenttousesuchpowers(V.D.LokhandeVersusUmabai57‐BLRC8(16).Thus, theDy.CollectorsorAsst.CollectorsarecompetenttouserevisionpowersunderRule108(6)ofGujaratLandRevenueRules,1072. It is true thatappealistobefiledbeforetheCollectoragainsttheordersofDeputyCollectors

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or lower officers. However, from this rule 108(6) may not be interpreted inlimitedway that Asst. Collector orDeputy Collector are not included to utilizepowers vested under section 10 of Land Revenue Rules. It is also true thatDeputyCollectorwhoisappellateauthorityundersub‐rule(5)ofrule108,maynotberevisionalauthorityanditisnotpropertobestowrevisionpowertothesame authority. However, it is clear that the Deputy Collector may not userevisionalpowersagainsttheirownorders.TheserevisionalpowersmaynotbeusedagainsttheorderofofficerappointedbytheCollectortouseappealpowersunderrule198(5).Onthisgroundalso, limitedinterpretationofsub‐rule(6)ofrule 108 is not proper. Deputy Collector or Asst. Collector may use revisionalpowersunderrule108(6)ofGujaratLandRevenueRules.

Legalpositionregardingwords,properperiodtouserevisionalpowersisasunder:

Notime‐limithasbeenfixedtouserevisionalpowersunderrule108(6).Suchpowers,should,therefore,beusedwithinproperperiod.Properdurationoftimemaybedecided fromthefactsof thecaseandtypetobeusedinrevision.Hon. Supreme Court and Hon’ble Gujarat High Court have construed threemonths duration as proper time‐duration. (Gujarat state versus P. RaghavanA.I.R.1967‐S.C.1297andBhavanjiBavajiversusGujaratstate128GLR156).Inviewof above judgmentsaswell asprovisionsundersection131ofLimitationAct (which do not apply to revision application under Land Revenue Code),duration of 90 days may be considered proper duration for use of revisionalpowers.However,wheretime‐limithasnotbeenfixedunderlaworrule,itmaynotbesaidthatrevisionalpowersareusedwithintime‐limitofninetydays.Thetime‐limitdependsuponthefactsandcircumstancesofrespectivecaseandtypeofrevisionalorder.

27. (1) Interpretationof theword ‘Collector’mentioned in rule108(6)ofLandRevenueRules.

Legalpositionregardinginterpretationoftheworld ‘Collector’hasbeenshowninrule108(6)ofLandRevenueRulesinpara27above.

Inonecase, theAssistantCollectortookentriesinVillageFormNo.6 inrevisionandrevokedtheorders.TheapplicantsmaderevisionapplicationtotheCollector.OpinionofLegalDepartmentwassoughtwhendecisionmaybetakenby the court of theCollector against the order issuedby theAsst. Collector byusing powers of the Collector. According to the opinion given by the LegalDepartmentby itsnotedated3‐5‐91,DeputyCollector/Asst.Collectormaynotuse revisional powers under rule 108(6) of Land Revenue Rules to take intorevisions the entries in record of rights suomoto. In view of opinion of LegalDepartment,legalpositionmentionedinparaNo.27ofthesaidresolutionshallstandrevisedtothatextent.

28. In Sp.C.A. No. 3609/1979, in the case of Fakaruddin Abduli Mulla MithawalaVersusAhmedmiyaHusenmiyaMogal,theapplicantsubmittedbeforeHon.HighCourt that provisions of rule 108(6) of Gujarat Land Revenue rules, 1972 aresimilar to those under section 211 of Land Revenue Code. ApplicationchallengingorderoftheCollector,PanchmahalswasadmittedonthegroundthattheCollectorhasusedhispowersafteraboutfiveandahalfyearsinthiscase.

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The facts of the case are such that name of applicant in this case wasjointlyenteredforthefirsttimewithopponentsofthecasevidemutationentryNo.10218dated21stJuly1973inthelandbearingsurveyNo.975ofDahod.Thelandwasoriginallyownedbytheopponent.Themutationentrywassanctionedon 1st November, 1073. Then after, name of the applicant was shown as soleownerinGovernmentrecordsandnamesofopponentshavebeendeleted.

ItseemsthatwhentheCollectorcametoknowthedetailsofbackgroundafter sanction of mutation entries, he served notice in exercise of his powersunderrule108(6)ofLandRevenueRules,1972afterfiveandahalfyears,heardthe parties and revoked mutation entry No.10128. Appeal against order wasmade toSpecialSecretary,RevenueDepartment,whodisallowed theappealon20thNovember,1979andallowedtheorderoftheCollector.

AdvocateoftheapplicantquotedthejudgementbySupremeCourtinthecaseofGujaratstateversusRaghavnath(1969)10GLR992andthatbyDivisionBenchofHighCourtinthecaseofBhagwanjiBavanjiVersusGujaratState(1971)No. 12/GLR/156 and submitted that no Government officer may utilizerevisionalpowersafteralapseofreasonableperiod.

Inviewofagreementsonboththesidesand factsof thecase, thecourtnoted that powers of High Court of Superintendence under article 227 of theConstitutionofIndiaaretobeusedwithdiscretionandistobeutilizedincertaincourt cases only. If any partymay not demand such discretionary powerwithbonafide intention, courtmay refuse to exercise its powers even though lowerauthorityexercisedrevisionalpowersafteralongspanoftime.

(Ifapartywhoinvokethisdiscretionarypowerdoesnotcomewithcleanhands,thiscourtmayrefusetoexercisethatthesaidpowernotwithstandingthefact that the authority below exercised the revisional jurisdiction after a longlapseoftime).

29. Thus, the implementing officers have to enforce as per instructions of theconsolidated resolution. (Appendix may be seen from original resolution.However, when the question regarding interpretation arises, provisions oforiginal resolution are to be kept in view. (consolidated resolution, RevenueDepartment.No.HKP‐102003/2727‐Jdated1‐12‐2003).

30.InstructionofRDcircularno:hkp/102011/1061jdated8‐8‐11

DutiesofMamlatdarforrecordofrights:

Mamlatdar have large role in disposal of entries or record of rights. Inotherwords,theMamlatdarhastoperformimportantdutiesregardingrecordofrights.ComputerisationofLandRecordshasbeencompletedinrevenueoffices.Now, the case papers of entries made in record of rights are maintained byMamlatdar office instead of keeping themwith Talati. It is, therefore, primaryduty of Mamlatdar to obtain applications with integral case papers to makeentries in record of rights, notice should be served by the Talatis to thebeneficiaries under section 135‐D of Land Revenue Code and should makespeedy disposal of the entries himself and should cause to dispose entries bycircleofficerorRevenueAvalKarkoonaccordingtodistribution.

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Mamlatdarhasother importantancillaryduties toperformviz.disposalof entries taken to dispute register, timely disposal of entries regardinginheritanceapplications,scrutinyof‘HolderFarmerCertificate’ofpurchasersofLands inhisowntaluka fromother taluka,heshouldbevigilant toensure thatentriesofsalesoflandofwrongholdersarenotcertifiedetc.

DutiesofPrantOfficertowardsrecordofrights:

AsPrantOfficerisimmediatehigherofficertotheMamlatdar,heshouldcarryout general record inspection, scrutiny of Appendix‐A and ensure thatrecordofrightsaremaintainedup‐to‐dateatthetimeofinspectionofMamlatdaroffice.Ifhefindsanyentrycertifiedultravires,thePrantOfficershouldcallforpapersonentriesandsubmittotheCollectorforrevisionunderRule108(6)ofLandRevenueRules.

Moreover, Prant Officer has to hear the appeals under section 203 ofLandRevenuemattersanddecidethem.Generally,appealsunderthissectionareconcerningrecordofrights,whichshouldbeadmittedwithin60days fromthedate of order of Mamlatdar. If there are proper reasons for delay, the PrantOfficer may condone delay and admit appeal, arrange hearing and may givedecisionafterrecordingreasons.

The Prant Officer has an important duty of promulgation regardingrecord of rights. By promulgating entries of record of rights after lastpromulgation, title of the people regarding land is recognized and entries areobserveduptothelast.

Duties/powersofCollectoronrecordofrights.

It isprimarydutyof theCollectorregardingrecordof rightstoseethatentries regarding title of lands are beingmadewithin time‐limit prescribed inrecordofrights.

Moreover, Collectors have been entrusted with integral powers underLandRevenueCode.(1)AppealPowersundersection203ofLandRevenueCode.(2) Revisional Powers under section 211 of Land Revenue Code and (3)revisional powers under rule 108(6) of Gujarat Land Revenue Rules, 1972regardingrecordofrights.

1. Appellateauthorityundersection203.

The Collector has to hear appeals against orders pertaining to revenueissuedbyhisimmediatesubordinateofficerviz.PrantOfficerundersection203ofLandRevenueCode.

It is not necessary that appellant should admit the appeal in person. Itmaybesentbypostalso.AppealistobemadetotheCollectoragainsttheorderofPrantofficerwithinalimitof60days.However,ifCollectorfindsthatthereareproper reasons,hemaycondonedelayandadmitappeal. Formerlymeaningof‘60 days’ was construed as 60 days from the date of order, but now it isconstrued as “60 days commencing from the date onwhich the party receivesorder. Decision thereof should be declared in open court and order should beissuedwithinaweek.

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In appeal under section 203 new evidences/factsmay be taken, but itmaynotbedonesoinrevisionundersection211.NoappealmaybemadetotheState Government against the appeals heard and decided by the Collector.However,revisionapplicationmaybemadetoSpecialSecretary,Appeals.

Actwise list of rights which can be taken for revision against appealordersundersection203bySpecialSecretaryagainstCollectorisprovided.

2. Revisionalpowersundersection211ofLandRevenueCode.

The Collector has revisional powers under section 211. Maincharacteristics of revisional power are that he has powers to take them intorevision/reconsiderationsuomoto.However,thisrightismostlyexercisedfromtheapplicationofparties.

Main difference between Appellate power under section 203 andrevisional power under section 211 is that in appeal, the witnesses may beexaminedfurtherorafresh,whilethisisnotinrevision.Inrevision,casepapersareexaminedforbyperusalofpapersoflowercourtondecidedpoints.Thereistime limit of60days from thedateof servingorderof the court/officer,whilethereisnoprescribedtime‐limitinrevision.

N.B.:DetailedinstructionshavebeengivenbyG.R.,R.D.No.CTS‐122005‐2809‐Hdated 23‐4‐2007 regarding updating of record of rights of city survey areas,whichshouldbeimplementedbytheCollector.

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Chapter 13

ComputerizationofLandRecordsandE‐DharaCentre.

The State Government has started computerization work of form No. 7/12 and 8‐Aregardingmutations inrecordofrightsatE‐Dharacentreof talukaheadquarter.ProcedureaslaiddowninE‐Dharamanualshouldbefollowedasunder:

RoleofvariousofficersinE‐Dharasystem:

With implementation of E‐Dhara computerized land record management system,existingworkpertainingtoLandRecordsandrecordofrightsundergoeschange.Innewsystemalso,pubiccontactanddiscussionsare importantandrolesofvariousofficersviz.Talati,Dataoperator,competentofficertodisposeentries,E‐DharaDy.Mamlatdar,Mamlatdar,PrantOfficer,NodalOfficerandotherareequallyimportant.

RoleofTalati:

Role of Talati is major and crucial in the work of Land Records and record of rightsmaintained at village level. In new system also Talati keeps liaison and consultationwith thepeople. Thus, Talatis and his role are important. The Talati shall perform followingworks inmutationchangesonline.

Village:

1. TheTalatishallkeepapplicationforms, formsasper listofnecessarydocumentstobeenclosedwithapplicationinsufficientquantityintheoffice.

2. He will affix application forms and list of necessary documents to be enclosedpermanentlyinchavdiforinformationofthepeople.

3. When land holder submits application formutation of title, hewill ascertainwhetherapplicationismadeproperly,whethernecessarypapersanddocumentsareenclosed.Heshall also ensure whether there is more than one mutation. If so, he will advise theapplicant to give separate application for every mutation. He shall accept applicationformand issue temporary acknowledgementoforderbook.He shall keepone copyofacknowledgement with the application. He shall prepare his writing in pro formaregardingmutationentryandkeepwiththeapplication.

AtE‐Dharacentres:

4. MutationcasefileshowinguniquenumbershallbecoveredwithdocketsheetatE‐Dharacentrebysigningintherespectiveregister.

5. Fileshallbeexaminedandif135‐Dnoticeistobeissued,hewillinformthecentre.

6. Hewillascertainwhetherfollowingpapersarethereinthefile:

1. Applicationandrequiredpapers/documentstobeenclosed.

2. Computergeneratedreceiptwithuniquenumber.

3. Separatecomputergenerated135‐Dnoticeofconcernedholders/individuals.

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4. Filecopyofcomputergenerated135‐Dnotice,inwhichentryofservingistobenoted.

5. Computergenerated135‐Dnoticeforchavdi.

6. ComputergeneratedV.F.6entry(whichistobesignedbyTalati)

AtVillage:

7. Details shall be entered into inward‐outward registermaintained in village formutationapplications.

8. He shall serve 135‐D notice to the concerned holders/persons and obtainsignatureinfilecopy.Ifheservesbypost,heshallclearlynoteit.

9. Hewill take action on replies/panchnama etc. and after finishing thework, hewillkeepcasepapersinthefile.

10. Hewillkeepnoteofservingallnotices,especiallylastnoticeinnoticefilecopy,noteinthedocketandinformthedateofE‐Dharacentre.

11. Heshallsubmitthe filetothecompetentofficerfordecisionwhenhevisitsthevillage.

12. Thecompetentofficershallgetenteredthedecisioninfile‐V.F.6printfilecopy.Heshallsign,enterdateandmakenecessaryentryintothedocket.

AtE‐Dharacentre:

13. Heshallhandoverthe file inwhichdecisionhasbeentakentoE‐Dharacentre,makeentrythereofinthemutationfilecontrolregisteratthecentreandsign.

14. In case of dispute, he shall adopt prescribed procedure, inform the centre andpresent the dispute as well as disputed point to register centre and scan therespectivesectionaswellasorder.

15. When mutation entry will be entered into computer at E‐Dhara centre,computerised updated print of office copy of 7/12, 8‐A andVF‐6.Hewill notedownintherelevantregisterofhavingobtainedprintandsign.Hewillnoteitinfiledocketalso

AtVillage:

16. Hewillbringupdatedcomputerisedofficecopyof7/12,8A,V.F.‐6tothevillageandenterintobunchV.F.‐6register.Hewillremoveold7/12,8Afromthebunchandwillkeeptheminaseparatefileasvillagerecord.

Roleofcompetentofficerwhodisposesentries:

1. He will ascertain mutation in boundary marks, application forms, list ofenclosures/documentsareinsufficientquantitywithTalati.

2. Hewill enquirewhether application forms and formsof documents havebeenaffixedinChavdiforinformationofpeoplepermanently.

3. When Talati submits mutation application to him, he will scrutinize followingpapersanddetails.

(1) Onlyonemutationhasbeenmentionedintheapplication.

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(2) Ifmorethanonemutationismentioned,theapplicantshouldbeexplainedinthatregard.

(3) Whether requireddocuments forwhich changes areproposedare in thefile?

(4) Ifstatement/panchnama isrequiredat initialstage,whethersuchpapersareinthefile.

(5) Afterserving135‐Dnoticetotheconcernedholders/personsandotherorafterdulyservingthembypost,whethersignaturesaretalliedwiththoseinofficecopyof135‐D.

(6) Check whether computer generated receipt with unique number issuedfromE‐Dharacentreisinthefile?

(7) WhetherV.F.‐6entryprintgeneratedbycomputerandsignedbytheTalatiisinthefile?

(8) Whetherthereisdocketsheetinthefile?

(9) Whetherpropernoting/endorsementshavebeenmadeateverystage?

(10) Whether required additional statements/panchnamas are processed andkeptintofile?

(11) If notice of 135‐Dhas been served,whether remarks have been enteredintodocketsheet.

4. Whether noticeof 135‐Dhasbeen affixed in Chavdi for general informationofthepeople?

5. Whethermutationapplicationshavebeenenteredintoinward‐outwardregistermaintainedatvillage.

6. For mutation entries he shall note in office copy of 135‐D notice, write hisdecisionandsign.Hewillwritehisnameinlegiblehandwritingalongwithdate.

7. He shall ascertain entry/endorsement/writing in file docket and instruct todeliverthefiletoE‐Dharacentre.Heshallnotethisinvillageregisteranddocketalso.

8. Heshallseekregardingnumberoffilesformutationentriesinthevillage,whichare they and at what stage they are at present. He shall ensure that files areprocessedanddisposedbyserialuniquenumber.

9. WhetherTalatihasobtainedofficecopiesofcomputerisedupdated7/12,8‐AandV.F.‐6ofrespectivesurveynumbersoftheentrieswhichweresanctionedinthepast, brought to the village andkept at proper serial number in the respectivebranch register? Whether old computerised 7/12, 8‐A, have been kept inseparatefileasvillagerecord?

10. Heshallascertainthatnohandwritingsaremadeinoldcomputerised7/12,8‐Akeptinseparatefileorupdatedcomputerised7/12,8‐Aarekeptinbunch.

11. HeshallascertainthatposterregardingE‐DharahasbeensystematicallyaffixedinChavdiforgeneralinformationofthepeople.

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AtE‐DharaCentre:

12. Heshallscrutinizeandsigns‐formprint.Heshallnoteitinmutationfilecontrolregisterandsign.

RoleofDataOperator:

1. Preliminarydetailsofmutationapplicationviz.relevantsurveynumber,holdingnumber,detailsofholdingnumberetc.shallbefilledinbyfrontofficeutility.

2. Generatedreceiptswithuniquenumbershallbegiventotheholderandkeeponecopywithcasepapers.

3. Heshallpreparenewfileformutationapplication.Heshallwriteuniquenumberonfile,heshallkeepcasepapers,copyofacknowledgementetc.inafile.

4. When Dy.Mamlatdar, E‐Dhara certifies preliminary data, 135‐D notice shall begeneratedinfollowingthreesets:

Set1: Differentnoticeforconcernedholder/person

Set2: 135‐D notice to be affixed on chavdi for information of generalpublic.

5. Heshallkeep3setsof135‐Dnotice in fileandgive it to theDy.Mamlatdar,E‐Dharacentre.

6. He shall obtain case files returned from village after decision from concerneddepartment/cupboard/placefordataentry.

7. Heshalltakefileonebyonefordataentryandprocessthereonasunder:

(1) IfDy.Mamlatdar,E‐Dharacentrehasproposed

correctionindescriptivenote,hewillcarryoutcorrection.

(2) Out of files returned after decision, 135‐Dnotice andV.F.‐6 office copyshall be scanned and authenticated byDy.Mamlatdar E‐Dhara. He shalltakeprintofV.F.6copyandkeepinfile.

(3) Heshallmakestructuredentryforuniquenumberfor

file.

(4) Hewillcarryoutcorrections,ifDy.Mamlatdar,E‐Dharahasproposedforstructuredentry.

(5) Heshallgenerate‘s’from,hewillscan‘s’form

signedbycompetentofficer.Heshallnoteitindocket.

(6) Heshalltakeoutcomputerisedvillageprintof7/12,

8‐Aof relevant file,keep it in file. If theTalati ispresent,he shallhandoverofficecopiesof7/12,8‐AandV.F.‐6tohimandobtainhissignature.

8. He shall show 7/12, 8‐A and 6 record on screen to the applicants who haveappliedforcomputerisedcopiesof7/12,8‐Aand6.Aftergettingassurancefromthe applicant, he will generate copy from the computer, will keep with theapplicationandhandovertoDy.Mamlatdar.

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9. HeshallgivecomputerisedcopysignedandsealedbyDy.Mamlatdar,E‐Dharatotheapplicantongettingusers’chargesandobtainhissignatureintheregister.

10. Afterworkinghours,heshallrunday‐bookutilityofE‐Dharacentrefrontofficeandtakeoutcopiesofissuelistandaccounts.

11. Dy.MamlatdarofE‐Dharashallreconcileday‐bookaccounts.

12. Dataoperatorshallmakeentryinregisteratrelevantstageofeachprocess.

RoleofE‐DharaDeputyMamlatdar:

1. HeshallenquirewhetherE‐Dharacentreofficearrangementhasbeenarrangedsystematically.

2. He shall examine whether application forms, forms of list of enclosures areavailableinsufficientquantityforpeople.

3. Controlonmovementregisterofmutationcasefiles.

4. He shall check the arrangement that Talati obtains mutation case files of theconcernedvillagefromparticularplace.

5. Heshallexaminefollowingpointsinmutationapplicationsofholderandexplaintotheholder:

(1) Whetherapplicationhasbeenmadeinproperform?

(2) Whetheronlyonechangehasbeenproposedintheapplication?

(3) Whetherenclosuresarewithmutationapplication.

6. Hewillcheckpreliminarydetailsofmutationapplicationsenteredintocomputerby the data operator. If necessary he shall get corrected otherwise certifybiometric.

7. Whentheapplicationisreceivedafterentryandprocess,heshallcheckfollowingdetailsintothefile:

(1) Whetherofficecopyofcomputergeneratedreceiptwithuniquenumberforacceptanceofmutationapplicationisenclosed?

(2) Whetherthreesetsof135‐Dnoticeareproperlyinthefile?

(3) V.F.‐6computergeneratednoteisenclosed.

(4) Mutationuniqueentrynumberandnameofvillagehavebeenshownonthefile.

(5) Whetherdockethasbeenenteredintothefile?

8. While visiting E‐Dhara centre, he shall see that Talati notes in the register themutationentryandtally.

9. IfTalatiproposestoissueadditional135‐Dnotice,heshallnoteproperlyinthefileandgeneratethreesetsofrevised135‐Dnotice,keepinfile,takenoteinthedocket,cancelthreesetsofold135‐Dnoticeinthefile.However,heshallallowtokeeptheminfile.

10. He shall hand over mutation file to the Talati to take it to the village forprocessing. He shall take signature, name of the Talati and put date. He shallplacesuitablenoteinthedocket.

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11. Whenmutation file returns from thevillage afterdecision, he shallnote in theregister.

12. Hewill examine followingparticulars in the filewhichhasbeen returnedafterdecisionthereonfromthevillage.

(1) Whetherthereisentryofeachstageinthedocket?

(2) Whetherpapersofeverystageareinthefile?

(3) Whether competent officer has taken decision on computer generatedV.F.‐6entries.

(4) Whetherthereisproperendorsementondocketinthefilewhenitcametotalukaheadquarterfromthevillageafterdecisionthereon.

13. Heshallseethatmutationfilesreturnedfromthevillageafterprocessaretakenupforstructureddataentryworkbydataoperator.

14. Heshallauthenticate135‐DnoticeandV.F.‐6entriesofficecopyafterscanningbytheoperator.HeshallkeepinthefiletheprintofV.F.‐6entriesscancopy.

15. Dy. Mamlatdar E‐Dhara shall scrutinize structured entries made by dataoperator.Ifnecessaryheshallgetitcorrected.

16. HeshallgetS‐Formsignedbycompetentofficerscanned.Heshallauthenticatebio‐metricandgiveeffectindata.

17. He shall make proper entry in data operator file docket of authenticatedstructuredentriesandsetthefiletodataoperator.

18. Heshallkeepvillagecopyprintof7/12and8‐Ageneratedandupdatedby theoperatorshallkeepinfile.Heshallmakesuitableentryinthedocketofmutationfile.

19. Placethefileinpigeonholewithupdated7/12,8‐Aandrelevantregister.

20. He shall hand over office copy of entries of 7/12, 8‐A and V.F.‐6 to the Talatiwhile his visit to E‐Dhara centre, note it in the docket ofmutation file, obtainsignatureoftheTalatisandmakeappropriateendorsementthereon.

21. Oncompletionof theproceedings,hewill sendmutationfile torecordroomaspermanentrecord.Heshallmakepropernote intheregister,get itsignedwithdate.Heshallenterrecordroomregisternumberascrossreference.

22. Whentheapplicantseeksupdated7/12,8‐AormutationentryorcopyofV.F.‐6,itwillbeshowntotheapplicantonscreen,afterascertainingfromhim,operatorwilltakeoutitsprintandheshallobserveit.

23. Heshallmakenecessarycheckingoftheprintsignitwithstampandhanditoverto theoperator.Theoperator shall takeprescribed fee, obtain signature of theapplicant intheformshownattheendofchapter11andseethat it isgiventotheapplicant.

24. Iftheapplicanthasrequestedtoseeon7/12,8‐A,6onscreen,hewillarrangeforit.

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25. Afterworkhours,hewillrundaybookutilityoffrontofficeE‐Dharacentrewithdataoperatorandissuecopyofthelist.Heshalltallyaccount/cash.Heshallsigncopyofissuelist,accountcopyregister.

26. Incomeaccruedasper frontofficeutilityshallbedeposited intoFundaccountfixedbytheGovernmentintheeveningeverydayandifnecessarytwiceaday.

RoleofMamlatdar

DuringVisitofVillage:

1. Whether details have been inserted into inward‐outward registers to bemaintainedatvillageformutationapplications?

2. Whetherapplicationformsformutationinboundaryandformsofdocumentstobeenclosedarekept insufficientquantitybyTalati inhisoffice.Hewillensurethis.

3. Hewillensurewhetherapplicationformsandformsofdocumentstobeenclosedhavebeenaffixedinchavdiforinformationofthepeoplepermanently.

4. He will ascertain number of files of mutation entries in the village and theirstages.Heshallalsosee thatprocesson filesanddisposal thereofaremadebyserialnumberofuniquenumbers.

5. He shall also verifywhether computerised updated forms7/12 and 8‐A of theconcernedsurveynumbersforwhichentrieshavealreadybeenmadehavebeenobtained by Talati at village level and placed at proper serial number in thebunch and also whether he has kept them in separate file concerned oldcomputarised7/12,8‐Aasvillagerecord.

6. He shall ascertain that there are no handwritings anywhere whethercomputerisedupdated7/12and8‐Aisplacedinonebunchoroldcomputerised7/12and8‐Aiskeptinseparatefile.

7. HeshallenquirewhetherE‐Dharaisfullymaintainedinthevillage.

AtE‐DharaCentre:

8. Heshallexaminewhethermutationapplicationforms,formsstatedinthelistforenclosuresareavailableinsufficientquantityatE‐Dharacentre.

9. HeshallseewhetherE‐DharaistotallymaintainedatE‐Dharacentre.

10. HeshallplantoholdregularandperiodicalmeetingsofthecommitteesofTalukaCoreGroupandTalukaImplementationCommittee.

11. HeshalltakesurprisecheckingatE‐Dharacentreandascertainwhetherregularback‐upsaretaken.

12. Heshallchecktheaccountstoseethatregisteroffeesreceivedforcopiesof7/12and 8‐A regularly or at intervals is maintained and fees are credited to theGovernment.

ReportingtotheGovernment

Following four statements should invariably be submitted to state Monitoringcell,Gandhinagarduring1stto5thofeverymonth.

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Statement‐ I (For each taluka): Monthly statement of income from the sales ofcomputerisedcopies.

Statement‐ II (For talukas where online mutation has not been started, but batch‐processhasbeenstarted):Progressreportofentriesintocomputerofmutationentriesbybatchprocess.

Statement‐ III (For talukas where onlinemutations have been started): Onlinemutationworkreport.

Statement‐I: Monthlystatementofincomefromthesalesofcomputerisedcopies(foreachtaluka)

Sr.No. NameofDistrict NameofTaluka

1 2 3

Statement–IConti.Copiesissued–Numbers

uptolastmonth Duringcurrentmonth TotalSales

VillageForm7/12

VillageForm8‐A

VillageForm‐6

Total VillageForm7/12

VillageForm8‐A

VillageForm‐6

Total VillageForm7/12

VillageForm8‐A

VillageForm‐6

Total

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Statement‐IContd. Endingdate:

IncomefromSalesofCopies

uptolastMonth Duringcurrentmonth Total Remarks

16 17 18 19

N.B.:‐Inadditiontoholders,administrativecopiesarealsoissuedwithoutcharginganyfees.Monthlyaccountofissueofadministrativecopiesisasunder:

Statement–I‐Administrativecopiesissued

Copiesissued‐Numbers

uptolastmonth Duringcurrentmonth Totaldistribution

VillageForm7/12

VillageForm8‐A

VillageForm‐6

Total VillageForm7/12

VillageForm8‐A

VillageForm‐6

Total VillageForm7/12

VillageForm8‐A

VillageForm‐6

Total

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Statement –II: Progress reportof entries into computerofmutationentriesbybatchprocess(Fortalukawhereonlinemutationhasnotbeenstarted,butbatchprocesshasbeenstarted)

Sr.No.

Taluka TotalVillages

VillagesunderE‐Dhara

uptolastMonth‐ Numbersofentries

Receivedtemporary

Entertemporary

Receivedpermanent

Enteredpermanent

S‐Formprint

Permanent

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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StatementII:Cont.

Duringcurrentmonth–Numberofentries

DuringCurrentmonth Total

Receivedtempora

ry

Enteredtempora

ry

Receivedperm‐anent

Entered

perm‐anent

S‐Form

print

Permanent

Receivedtempora

ry

Enteredtempora

ry

Received

effectualperm‐anent

Entered

effectual

perm‐anent

S‐Form

print

Effected

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

StatementIII:Onlinemutation;workreport.

(Fortalukaswhereonlinemutationsname

Sr.No.

Taluka TotalVillages

VillagesunderE‐Dhara

uptolastMonth‐ Numbersofentries

Applicationssubmittedbyapplicant

Applicationssubmittedby

Talati

Admittedtemporary

Admittedperm‐anent

S‐Formissued

Perm‐anent

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Duringcurrentmonth‐Noofentries Totalnumberofentries

Applications

submittedby

Applicants

Application

submittedbyTalati

Admitted

temporary

Admittedperm‐anent

S‐Formissued

Perm‐

anent

Applic‐ationssubmittedby

applicant

Applic‐ationssubmittedbyTalati

Admitted

temporary

Admittedperm‐anent

S‐Formissued

Perm‐

anent

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

RoleofPrantOfficer

DuringVisitofVillage:

1. Whether details have been entered into inward‐outward register to bemaintainedatvillageformutationentries?

2. He will ensure whether applications for mutation in boundary and forms ofdocumentstobeenclosedarekeptinsufficientquantitybyTalatiinhisoffice.

3. HewillensurewhetherapplicationformsandformsofdocumentstobeenclosedhavebeenaffixedinChavdiforgeneralinformationofthepeoplepermanently.

4. He will ascertain number of files of mutation entries in the village and theirstages.Heshallalsosee thatprocesson filesanddisposal thereofaremadebyserialnumberofuniquenumbers.

5. He shall also verifywhether computerised updated forms7/12 and 8‐A of theconcerned survey numbers for which entries have been obtained by Talati atvillagelevelandplacedatproperserialnumberinthebunchandalsowhetherhehaskept them inseparate fileconcernedoldcomputerised7/12,8‐Aasvillagerecord.

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6. Heshallascertainthattherearenohandwritingsbothincomputerisedupdated7/12 and 8‐A placed in bunch or in old computerised 7/12 and 8‐A kept inseparatefile.

7. HeshallenquirewhetherE‐Dharaistotallymaintainedinthevillage.

DuringvisitofE‐DharaCentre:

8. OverallsupervisiononE‐DharaCentre.

9. PerformalldutiesatE‐DharacentreregardingallservicesatNodalofficerforalltalukasunderhim.

10. He shallmonitor on each caseof data verificationby fixingpercentage,whichmaybekeptasunder:

(1) Talati–100%(2) CircleOfficer–50%(3) Mamlatdar–10%(4) PrantOfficer–5%

11. He shall periodically inspect whether Government instructions are dulyobserved,shallvisitE‐Dharacentresunderhimandgivenecessaryguidancetothestaff.

12. AsPrantOfficer has been providedGSWAN connectivity, it shall use softwareandgivesuitableinstructionstomonitoringcell.

13. Hold regular meetings of taluka core group and taluka implementationcommittees.

14. He shall make surprise checking of E‐Dhara centre and ascertain whetherregularback‐upsaretaken.

15. He shall check at regular interval issue register of copies of 7/12 and 8‐A,accounts,remittanceasperGovernmentinstructions..

RoleofDistrictNodalOfficer:

1. OverallmonitoringofE‐Dharaoperationoftalukas.

2. CoordinationofreportingofE‐Dharaoperationoftalukas.

3. CoordinatedreportingofSMC/RDworkofE‐DharaoperationoftheDistrict.

4. Implementationofcommunicationplan.

5. PlanningandcoordinationoftalukaanddistrictlevelcommitteesonE‐Dhara.

N.B.: Written intimation of 135‐D notice and instructions to be made by PostalDepartment from E‐Dhara centre of taluka have been issued by GovernmentCircular, Revenue Department No. HKP/102007/916‐J dated 21‐3‐2007.Accordingly, ithasbeendecidedtomodifyservingsystemstobeperformedbyTalati to concerned parties for 135‐D notices fromE‐Dhara centre and to givewrittenintimation;of135‐DnoticetotheconcernedpartiesundercertificateofpostingfromE‐Dharacentre.AlltheMamlatdarsshallimplementthis.

ImportantPoints–E‐Dhara

1. CollectorasacustodianofLandRecordsshouldseethatE‐DharacentresarerunasperE‐DharaoperationManual.

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2. Heshouldascertainas towhetherTaluka ImplementationCommitteeandCoreGroupCommitteemeetsregularly.

3. Collectorshouldfunctionsas‘WatchDog’,soastoavoidanymajorirregularitieswiththeGovernmentlandaswellaslandholders.

4. Surprise visits should bemade and arrangement for smooth functioning of E‐Dharabearrangedtoremovehardshipsbeingexperiencedbypeople.

5. ShouldensurethatmutationsaretimelyenteredintoVillageForm6andentriesare finalized within stipulated period as per law, rules and Governmentinstructions.

6. TrainingtoDy.Mamlatdar,E‐Dharabeimparted.

7. PeriodicalreviewofE‐Dharabedone.

8. RandomcheckingofRecordPromulgationbedone

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Chapter 14

RecordPromulgation

Importance of maintaining accounts of lands are superior to principles of GujaratFinancialRulesintheadministrationofLandrevenue.ThatiswhysystemhasbeenprescribedinManual of RevenueAccounts for accounts. Certification of this account is known as recordpromulgation.Rules110and111ofLandRevenueRules,1972andManualofRevenueAccountsprovidesforpromulgationofrevenuerecordsofvillage.

LandRevenueRules–Rule110

WhenSub‐DivisionalOfficer,inviewofnumberofentriesandmutationdiary,directstodo so. Indexof land shouldbe rewrittenbyenteringall themutations includedupto thedateprescribedbytheofficer.

LandRevenueRules–Rule111

(1) Whenitisreportedthatindexofrewrittenlandshavebeenprepared,theCollectororSub‐DivisionalOfficershouldfixdateandissuenoticetointerestedpersonstoremainpresentinthevillageorattheplacespecifiedinvillageofimmediatenearestplace.Itshouldbeinformedthatapplicantmayexaminetheindexevenbeforethatdate.

(2) The Collector or Sub‐Divisional Officer should compare new copy of indexwith oldindexandmutationdiary.Ifanyofthepersonspresentwantstohear,suchpartshallbereadovertohimandtomakeanynecessaryamendmenttherein.

(3) Then the officerwho has duly verified the new index should sign on it and shouldwritesuchcertificatethathehasdulyverifiedentriesandfoundcorrect.

Now record promulgation work has been undertaken on the basis ofcomputerised 7/12 and record of rights (Village Form No.6) at E‐Dhara Centre.FollowingprocedurehastobedoneinviewofprovisionsofLandRevenueRulesandManualofRevenueAccountsforrecordpromulgation.

1. Village Forms No. 7/12 shall have to be rewritten after every ten years,because there is space to make entries for only ten years in part 12. Moreover,rewriting shall not be done simultaneously in all the villages, but itwill have to bewritten for fewvillages. A list shouldbeprepared inAugust every year and informMamlatdarandCircleOfficertoexaminetherecordthoroughly.Heshouldarrangetogotoallvillagesatanearliest tosolvedisputedstatements, inheritanceandpenaltynotesandcertifyallentriesofvillagesformNo.6tillhisvisit.Afterallthesearedone,theTalatisshouldbeorderedtorewritechangesinVillageFormNo.7.

2. WhenTalatisisorderedtorewritewholeVillageFormNo.7,heshoulddoasunder:

(1) He should checkwhether all possiblemutations upto this date have beenmadeinVillageFormNo.6.

(2) Heshouldseethatasmanyaspossiblehavebeenascertained.

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(3) Then after he should complete corrections in Village Form No. 7 andexaminethem.

(4) Inordertoseethattherearenomistakesandnothingisleftoutheshouldtallythefactsviz.occupier,farmer,andothertitleholderswrittenagainstnameswiththosecounterpartsinformNo.6.Moreover,everyentryinVillageFormNo.6shouldbeenteredintoformNo.7andtallythem.

(5) All the erased facts shouldbe abandonedand thematterwhich remainedunerasedshouldonlybeextracted.

(6) When index is rewritten, the area, assessment and names entered lastshould be recopied. However, all former mutation entries till the last entries arerewrittenshouldalsobeextracted.Inordertoseethatthereisnobreakinthechangetoevents,thisisnecessary.Thereisnoimportanceof30yearsoldentries.Indexfromwhichnewcopyhasbeenmadeistoberetainedupto30years.

(7) Ifanymatterhasbeenrequiredtobeaddedinmakingcopiesorthematterhasbeenrequiredtobewrittenabovetheline,thelistofallcasesinwhichhissasorcolumnssuchasbeendoneshouldbeenteredattheendofindex.Ifthisisnotdone,amendmentormatterwritteninthemiddlemayhavebeenwrittensubsequentlywithintention of fraud may be suspected. Talati may explain undue amendments andcorrections made at the time of copying. Date of completion of index should bewritten.Thenaftercheckingof10%informNo.7rewritten,checkingofwritingoftensurvey number should be checked to ascertain that they have been neatly written.

Village Form No. 7/12 and Village Form No. 6 are basic documents forpromulgation of record of rights. Government has introduced a scheme in 1981 tomaintain bunches of Village Form No. 7/12 in bound volume, so that record ispreserved. Instructions for promulgation of records were issued vide Governmentcircular No. RAM‐1080/12173‐L dated 10th June 1987, in which instructions wereissuedtorewriterecordaftereverytenyears.

If the burden to rewrite 7/12 forms of all villages of the entire districtcomesupinoneyear,theofficersmaynotcopeupwiththework.Inviewofthisworkof rewriting 7/12 of 20% villages of taluka is completed every year and record ispromulgated. Thus, all revenue villages of the district are covered as per rotationunderrecordpromulgationwithinaperiodoftenyears.

After computerisation of Revenue records, Government has issuedfollowing instructions regarding promulgation to all implementing officer videGovernmentresolutionNo.RAM/102006/1063/L‐1dated12‐6‐06.

(1) RecordscomputerisedVillageForm7/12shallbepromulgatedaccordingtoexistingprovisionsregardingrecordpromulgation.

(2) ScrutinyofthepromulgationshallbemadebyCircleOfficer,MamlatdarandPrantOfficeraccordingtoprescribedpercentage.

(3) For this procedure, bunches of 100 forms of computerised 7/12 shall beboundsimultaneously,tallywithrecordofrightsandpromulgated.

(4) Promulgation work shall start with lowest population of the respectivetaluka.

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While implementing above instructions statutory provisions shall becomplied.Circleofficersshouldcheck100%,Mamlatdar25%andPrantOfficers10%of records. Total responsibility on record promulgation shall lie with Prant officer.While promulgating record, all the survey numbers of the village should bepromulgated.Provisionsdonotallowpartpromulgation.

Asregardsrecordpromulgation,misunderstandingprevailsamongrevenueofficersthatonly7/12aretoberewritten.Infact,RevenueAccountsManualprovidesthatwhilerewriting7/12forms,allmutationentries inVillageFormNo.6shouldbeexaminedwithrecord.Moreover,VillageFormNo.1shouldbereconciledwithK.J.P.inthevillage.Bydoingso,anymalpracticethathasbeendoneorifanythinghasbeenleftshall come to the notice and itmay be corrected by obtaining order. Root cause ofmistakes found in name of holder, land tenure, area was owing to non‐tallying oforiginal manuscript with computerised record for the first time. Now, whenauthorizationhastobemadebyrecordpromulgation,allthemistakesthathavecometo notice shouldbe correctedby corrigendum.For this purpose ‘correctionmodule’has been found risky. It has been pointed out so at this stage, because at presentpromulgationwork is going on,manual system rules aswell as computerised rulesshouldbeobservedtillitiscompleted.ThisisnecessaryforRevenueOfficer.

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Chapter 15

ProceedingstobemadebyCollectorinRevenueCasesandAppeals.

1. Collectorsarerequiredtocarryoutimportantworkconcerningrevenuecases.Hehastotrythecasesmainlyunderfollowinglaws/rulesasperappeal/revisionalpowers:

1. GujaratLandRevenueCode,1879andGujaratLandRevenueRules,1972.

2. Gujarat Agricultural Land Ceiling Act, 1960 Amendment Act, 1976 and rulesthereunder,1961.

3. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948andrulesthereunder,1956.

4. MamlatdarCourtAct,1906.

5. SaurashtraFellingofTreesAct,1951.

1. Appeal:

(1) AfterPrantOfficerhastriedanddecidedthecase,iftheapplicantisaggrievedbythedecision,hemayappeal to the immediatesuperiorofficer, that is,Collectorundersection203ofLandRevenueCode,1879.

(2) AfterPrantOfficerhavedecidedonrecordofrights,revisionalapplicationtobemadetotheCollectorunderrule108(6)ofGujaratLandRevenueRules,1972.

(3) Time‐limitof60dayshasbeenprescribedforappeal.

(4) Hehastoenclosecertifiedcopyoflowercourtorder,copyofappealtobegiventotheopponentandcourtfeestampofRs.25tobeaffixedaretobeenclosed.

(5) When appeal ismade, it shouldbe ensured that all the concerned persons aremade parties. If not, the appeal shouldbe returned andhe should be asked togivefreshappeal,sothatmaturedecisionmaybetaken.

(6) Ifanypowerofattorneyhasbeensubmittedwithappeal, itshouldbechecked.Eitheroriginalor certified copy shouldbe accompanied. It shouldbe seen thatprovisionsof3‐Aaswellas thatofserialNo.45(f)ofSchedule‐IofStampDutyAct,1958arecomplied.

2. RevisionApplication:

If the Collector finds it necessary to examine decision of any subordinateRevenueOfficer hemay suomoto call for record to ascertain its propriety. He has toenquire and decide its propriety in revision. During touring or checking of revenuerecords, if anymatter comes tohis knowledge, theCollectormay giveopportunity forhearinginsuomotorevisionanddecidetheissue.

(1) Ifanyirregularityisfoundinrecordofrightsunderrule108(6)ofLandRevenueRules,hemaysuomototakeitinrevisionanddecide.

(2) Intheconsolidatedresolutionregardinglandsheldforagriculturalpurposewithrestrictionofsale(newandinpartible)tenureunderG.R.,R.D.dated18‐12‐04,in

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ordertoremoverestrictionsofnewtenureandtheirconversionintooldtenure,provision has beenmade by serial No.5 and process of total seven points hasbeen prescribed. The Collector had such powers. However, by provision 5(4),these powers have been vested into Mamlatdar. As laid down in para 5(1) ofconsolidatedresolution,itisherebyorderedtoconvertintooldtenuresubjecttotheconditionthereunderaswellpowersvestedundertheprovision5(4)ofthesaidresolution.ThePrantOfficershouldreviewthecasesdecidedbyMamlatdarunderpara of5(4)underpowersvested inhimunderpara5(4) (2) andmakeproceedingsasperrules.Norevenueofficershallexamineor change theorderissuedbyhimorhispredecessor.Suchreview/revisionpowersareundersection211 of Land Revenue code. Subordinate officers below the rank of Dy.Collector/Asst. Collector have no powers to revise the orders of subordinateofficers.

(3) DifferencebetweenAppealandRevision.

(1) Subordinate/lower courts have those powers to look/examine matterswhichtheyhaveinappeal.Time‐limithasbeenprescribedforappeal inLandRevenueCode,but there isno time‐limit for revision. Ifa revenueofficerhasexercisedpowers,itisnotsothatotherhigherofficerorStateGovernmentmaynotreviseit.Orderoffirstofficerwhohastakeninfirstrevision, his immediate higher officer or State Government may takethemunderrevisionwithinreasonableperiod.

(2) Prant Officer and Dy. Collectors (Land reforms) enjoying powers ofCollector may take subordinate court cases under section 76‐A ofTenancy Act. Moreover, witnesses may be examined afresh or further,while inrevision, thepapersaretobeexamined for limitedpurposeonperusal of the court papers. No new evidences are to be taken. Thus,thereislimitedscopeldinrevision,whilethescopeisnotlimitedfieldinappeal.

(3) As regards time‐limit in appeal, the appeal may be considered underLimitationActandifdelaymaybecondonedonmerits,hemaycondoneitandprocesstheappeal.

(4) Interimstay‐orderinAppeal.

(i) If application for stay‐order has been submitted along with the saidappeal separately, the officer of the court towhomappeal has been submittedhastodecideit.

(ii) Ifappellanthasprayedforinterimstayorderandifhisreasonsthereforeare foundproper,stayordershouldbegivenatonce. It isnotproper toacceptdemand of stay order in cases inwhich Govt. lands or Government interest isinvolved.

(iii) Ifreasonsarenotproperandifapplicationforstayorderisrejectable,itmaybe rejected.But it shouldbe intimated inwriting.The cases inwhich it isnecessarytohearthepartiespersonally,noticesshouldbeissuedtotheparties,dateofhearingbeinformed,theymaybeheardanddecisionmaybetaken.Itisnecessarythattheprocedureisquick.Speedydecisionsmaybetakenincasesinwhichstayorderhasbeengranted.

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(5) Generalstandardsforinterpretationsofdocuments.

When parties produce any documents with appeal or at the time ofpersonal hearing, they should be thoroughly checked and their authentic copyshouldbekeptwiththecase.Ifdocument,revenuerecordhasnotbeenrecorded,themutationsthattakeplaceshouldbekeptinview.

(6) ProceduretobeadoptedincaseswhenapplicationpertainstomatterforwhichproceedingsaregoingoninCivilCourt.

(1) According to BombayRevenue JurisdictionAct, 1876, Civil Courts havejurisdictiontodecidealmostallcasesdecidedbyRevenueofficersunderLandRevenueCode.

(2) CivilCourtshallnotentertaintheclaimtilltheclaimantestablishesthathehasexhaustedallremediesregardingappealtoRevenueofficers.

(3) Onaccount of theseprovisions, there is a stopon seeking remedies foreverymattertothecivilcourtandmostofthemattersaredecidedbytheRevenueCourts.

(4) WhenthecasesaretriedintheCivilCourtandifsuchapplicationismadeunderRevenuelaw,itshouldbeenquiredwhetherthereisanystayorderfromtheCivilCourt.

(5) It shouldbe seenwhether authenticated copyof stayorder is enclosedwiththeapplication.Ifthereisstayorder,itwouldnotbepropertotakedecisions.

(6) However, incaseswherestayorderhasnotbeengrantedbut thepartyhasmadeapplication,theRevenueofficermaydecidethecaseonmeritsandevidencesproducedintheRevenueCourt.

(7) DetailsofappealsfiledbeforetheCollectorunderRevenuelaws/rules:

Sr.No. TypesofCases Underwhichsection/ruletheappealmaybeadmitted.

1 2 3

1. Disputesofrecordofrights Rule108(5)ofLandRevenueRules,1972.

2. Section37(2)ofLandRevenueCode.

According to instructions issued vide Governmentcircular, Revenue Department No.JMN‐1087/3807/LDated15‐6‐92,ifdisputedlandhasbeendecidedtobeofprivateownership, theconcernedcompetentofficerhas to submit the case to his immediate superiorcompetent officer for observation. The Collector isempowered to take these types of cases forobservation/.reviewwhichhavebeendecidedbyPrantOfficer.

3. Investigationundersection5(2)ofMamlatdarCourtAct,1906.

TheCollectorhaspowerstohearappealsmadeagainstthe decision of Prant officer on revision applicationsundersection23oftheMamlatdarCourtAct,1906.

4. CasesforviolationofBombayPreventionoffragmentationandconsolidationofholdingsAct,1947.

Decision is to be taken on hearing appeal undersections 7(1), 9(1), 9(2) and 9(3) of BombayPrevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation ofHoldings Act, 1947. Appeal may be made to theCollectoragainsttheorderofDy.Collector.

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5. Landsgrantedundernewtenurearemadeunderoldtenureforagriculturalpurposes.

CollectorhastoreviewordersissuedbyPrantofficerinobservationanddecidethem.

(8) TheCollectorhas todecideappeal/revisionalapplicationsas followsunder theBombayTenancyAct,1948.

Sr.No. TypesofCases Underwhichsection/ruletheappeal/revisionmaybemade.

1 2 3

1. CasesdecidedbyMamlatdarundervarioussectionsofTenancyAct.

1.AppealmaybemadetoCollectorundersection74ofTenancyAct.2.Hehaspowerstodecideappealsundersection74‐AofTenancyAct.

2. CasesdecidedbyMamlatdarundervarioussectionoftheTenancyAct.

Allthecasesdecidedmaybetakeninrevisionandtheyshouldbedecidedundersection76‐AofTenancyAct.

(9) RevisionalpowersunderAgriculturalLandCeilingsAct.

Sr.No. TypesofCases Underwhichsection/ruletheappeal/revisionmaybemade.

1 2 3

1. CasedecidedbyMamlatdarunderAgriculturalLandCeilingsAct,1960.

1.Hehaspowerstohearappealanddecidecaseundersection35ofAgriculturalLandCeilingAct,2.HehaspowerstotakeintorevisionthedecisionofAgriculturalTribunalundersection35.3.Collectorhaspowerstodecideappealsundersection42.

7. Cases,Appeals,ProcedureforcasesunderRevenuelaws.

1. General

(1) Issuenoticeinprescribedform.

(2) Servingofnoticetoallparties.

(3) Noticeshouldbeservedtotheallinterestedpartiesinrecord.

(4) Noticeshouldbeservedtonominatedofficers/employeeswhereGovernmentinterestisinvolved.

(5) If any party has passed away, his heirs should be brought onrecord and they should be served notice. According to law, anyorderagainstadeadpersonisnullity,careshouldbetakentoseethatnosuchorderisissued.

(6) Proofofservingnoticetoeachpartyshouldbetakenonrecord.

(7) Proceedingsofthecaseshouldbewrittenregularlyandindetail.

(8) Pagenumbers andExhibit numbers shouldbe given to the casepapers.

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(9) Judgmentofthecaseshouldbeinformedtoallconcernedpartiesinwritingandproofthereofshouldbekeptonrecordanditshouldbenotedinproceedings.When Government is a party, copy of the orders should be given to theconcernedofficer.

(10) Entryoftheordershouldbemadeinvillagerecordanditscopyshouldbekeptonrecord.

(11) If appeal or revision is made after judgement, all the papersshould be given page numbers and deliver to the respectiveauthority andhiswrittenacknowledgement shouldbeobtained.Papers not traceable now is an irresponsible reply. In spite ofrepeated letter/reminders,non‐sendingof case record isbreachofdisciplineandhisbehaviourinvitessuspicion.

(12) On receiving order from Appellate/Revisional authority, caseshouldproceedfurther,noticesshouldbeservedtothepartiesasperorderandentryshouldbemadeinvillagerecord.

(13) If any Appellate/Revisional authority has issued stay order,Talati‐cum‐mantri should be informed to make entry in form7/12andE‐Dharacentre.

(14) When case is in trial court, depositions of parties should beobtained on oath. It should be insisted that the parties shouldproduceoriginaldocumentsorsecondaryevidencesonly.Xerox,uncertifieddocumentsshouldnotbeacceptedasevidences.

(15) After complete study of provisions of law, rules, Governmentresolutions, circulars, legal steps may be taken. At the stage ofdecision provision of law should be read again. Judgements ofHon.HighCourt andHon. SupremeCourt are considered lawofthe land. All officers should be well conversant with thesejudgementsforinterpretationofthelaw.

(16) If previous orders and points to be decided on issues shown intheapplicationaresame, there isobstructionofRes judicata. Inthese circumstances, the applicant should be given anopportunity to clarify on it and case should be prima faciedecided.

(17) The applicant who applied again has hindrance of previousstatements,agreementsandprincipleofestopple.Thisshouldbeascertainedfrompreviousrecord.

(18) In the case of restricted land tenure or new and impartiabletenure,whenitisrequestedtoremovenewterms,theofficerwhohasorderedtoimposenewtermsmaynothavepowerstoalteroramend the order. Therefore, no order should be made outsidejurisdiction.

2. ProceedingofTenancyCases:

(1) WhenanyapplicationisreceivedunderTenancyAct,allmutationentriesofvillagerecordandcopiesof7/12shouldbeobtained.It

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should first of all be ascertained whether any proceedings aregoing on regarding disputed land and if such proceedings havebeen made the case papers should accompany and proceedfurther.

(2) The Collector/Dy. Collector has powers to call for record of thecasewithinonlyoneyearundersection76‐AoftheTenancyAct.Noproceedingmaybemadeafteroneyearbycallingpapers.

(3) As stated in section 43(1) (B), Mamlatdar and AgriculturalTribunal formerly issued orders under section 70(0) to removerestrictions on restricted tenure type lands under Tenancy Act.andtheywereapprovedbytheCollector.Onreview,itwasfoundthatitisharmfultothefinancialinterestsofGovernment..Powersvestedunder section70(0)of TenancyAct. arenowvested intoCollector inviewofsection43of theTenancyAct.Now,allsuchpowers have been vested into Government vide Governmentcircular, Revenue Department No.GNT 1095/2693/ Jh dated 7‐10‐2005. Suchorders irrespectiveofprovisionsof section43(1‐B) of the Tenancy Act being harmful to financial interest ofGovernment, after careful consideration has laid down detailedguidance and procedure to remove restrictions under 43(1) onrestricted land tenure and they are to be implementedaccordingly. Hon’ble Gujarat High Court has set aside the saidcircular. Govt. has challenged the said judgement of the singlejudge through LPA No. 775/2008, which is pending before theDivisionBenchofHighCourt.

(14) The land acquired by Government under section 84‐A andpurchased under section 32‐ P of the Tenancy Act, standineffective. Lands in Collector pool or received by GovernmentunderlandceilingAct.shouldbedisposedofintime.Thisshouldgetwidepublicityinprescribedform.Ifdemandisreceivedfromonly one person it should be advertised again. If the land is inpossessionoftenant,noticeshouldinvariablybegiventohim.

3. ExaminationprocessofentriesmadeinRevenuerecords.

(1) Itshouldbeensuredthatnoticesundersection135‐Dhavebeenservedtoallinterestedparties.

(2) If there are transactions of transfers, various laws viz.Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, Tenancy Act, Fragmentation ofHoldingsActandnewtenureoflandshouldbereferred.Ifbreachof more than one law is found it should be seen whether theprocedure to propose entries in revision was processed by theofficerdecidingtheentrywhenstepsarenottakeninreasonabletime‐limit,asaresultGovernmentlosescases.Enquiryshouldbetaken in revision. It should be constantly observed that PrantOfficemayremainactiveinthisregard.

(3) IthasbeenestablishedbyvariousjudgementsofHon.HighCourtand hon. Supreme Court that Government is in know of illegal

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transaction when entry is made in revenue records. If theGovernment does not take any actionwithin one year from thedateofentryregardingbreachofconditionorunderanylawafterreasonable lapse of time, such types of judgements have beengiven. It is therefore responsibility of officer who sanctions orrejectstoseethatprocedureunderrelevantlawistakenupwithintime‐limit.

(4) Whileexaminingentries, if lawsarefoundtobeviolated,papersshouldbesubmitted to thecompetentofficer toproceed furtherunderrelevantlaw.

(5) Ifanyobjectionisreceivedregardingentryofanyorderentry,theapplication may not be noted in to dispute register but shouldinform inwriting to the appropriate competent officer tomakeappeal/revisionandshouldcertifyentriesasperorder.Entrybyordermaynotberejected.

(6) When thematter like sales of agricultural lands to non‐farmer,illegal sale ofnew tenure land, even when ceilings case arepending sale of lands by land‐owner, sale of fragmentation ofholdings,non‐agriculturalworkinviolationofsection65,saleoflandfordefinitepurpose,changeofpurposeinleasedlandoractof breach of condition etc. came to his notice as Governmentofficerhe should take immediatemeasuresasper law.Orderoflower courts have been revoked by Hon. High Court and Hon.Supreme Court because measures have not been taken withinreasonabletime‐limit.Careshouldbetakentotakeactionwithintime‐limit.

(7) Entry should invariably be made of every order of competentofficer and registered document in village record. Even thoughlandhas been acquired/resumed toGovernment, the concernedownershaveadversepossessionandmakeclaim.Careshouldbetakeninthisregard.

(8) As regard mutation entries, orders are to be issued in view ofLand Revenue Code/Rules, Government resolutions andinstructions from time to time and merits and demerits of thecases.IfthedecisionofmutationentryisharmfultoGovernmentinterest, itshouldbeconsideredseriously.Inthecaseofparties,lawandGovernmentinstructionsshouldbefollowed.JudgementsofHon.SupremeCourtandHighCourtconcernthespecificcase.They are useful for information. Generally, decisionmay not betakenagainstGovernmentstandinginstructions.

4. ProceedingsonLandRevenueCases:

(1) Construction are made in private lands without obtainingsanction for N.A. under section 65 of Land Revenue Code andunauthorized constructions are made by encroachingGovernment lands. Such constructions should be removedimmediately by following legal process. After long duration,

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difficultiesariseonaccountof judgementsofHon.HighCourttoremove such constructions/encroachments. Delay, shouldtherefore,beavoided.

(2) As regards enquiry under section 37(2) of Land Revenue Code,reluctanceprevailsinproducingproperandnecessaryevidencesin favour of Government. Responsible officers should, thereforetake care to impart necessary guidance to his subordinateofficers/employees and should see that total and properevidences are produced in favour ofGovernment.Generally, theevidenceofthepersonwhoproducesrecordisnottaken.RecordinfavourofGovernmentshouldbeproducedandtakedepositionofconcernedemployees.

(3) Judgementundersection37(2)ofLandRevenueCodeshouldbeserved to the respectiveparties. If the judgement is in favourofprivate person, the higher officer should be informedimmediatelybypersonalletterwithcopyofjudgement.

(4) Touring officer should be entrusted with definite responsibilityregarding unauthorized encroachment and unauthorizedconstructionshouldbestopped.

(5) Ifthelandisgivenonrentbyanyorder,permissionundersection60 and handing over possession shouldbemade in presence ofalloteesPanchnamashowingboundaryandmeasurementoflandshouldbepreparedunder the signatureofpossessorof land, sothatwronglitigationsmaynotariseinfuture.

(6) Intheproceedingsundersections79(A)and39ofLandRevenueCode, memorandum showing Panchnama, statements andposition of land should be so systematically prepared that thequestionoflosingcaseinhighercourtonaccountofsomelacunamaynotarise.

(7) Inorder to decidepremiumwhile grantingGovernment landorconvertingnewtenureintooldtenure,thePanchnamaregardingmarket price and details of extracts of sales and sales ofsurroundinglandsshouldbepreparedcarefullysothatDy.TownPlanner and District evaluation committee may not havedifficultiesinfixingmarketprice.

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Chapter 16

Non‐AgriculturalPermission(Section65ofLandRevenueCode)

AgriculturallandoccupantmayapplyforpermissionforvariousNon‐agriculturalusesofsuchland.BeforegrantingpermissionforN.A.purposesofsuchlands,itshouldbeseenwhethertheapplicant is legaloccupantof the landandwhether thereareanygovernment controlviz.newtenure,restrictedtenureorsubjecttopremiumforN.A.purposes.Moreover,anycauseofdisputehasarisenor iscontinuing inanycivilcourts regarding titleof land is tobeseen.Therecords relating to the land is with the Mamlatdar. When these points are given to theMamlatdarforverification,hehastocarefullyopineforit.LegalprovisionsforN.A.permissionandordersregardingpermissionforN.A.purposesistobeenterdinvillagerecord.Mamlatdarhastoverifywhetheroccupanthascompliedwiththeconditionsofsuchorders.Ascollectorhehastoenforcetheseinhisjurisdiction.Studyoflegalpositionregardingimplementationoftheseprovisionsbecomeinevitable,whichareasunder:

1. Non‐agriculturalpermissionisrequiredtobetakenunderfollowingprovisionsofLandRevenueCode(N.A.useofagriculturalland)

Sections65(1),65(2),65(a),65(b)ofLandRevenueCode,1979.

When N.A. permission has not been taken but its use has been started, thestepstobetakenundersection66butforbreachofconditionofN.A.section67.

Landoccupant legally occupying the land only (whohas legal rights or landoccupant)canapplyforN.A.permission.

AreastobegrantedN.A.permission CompetentauthoritytograntN.A.permission

MunicipalCorporationAreas,UrbanDevelopmentAuthorityAreas,AreaDevelopmentAuthority,NotifiedArea,CantonmentAreaandA,BCategoryNagarpalikas

Collector

C,DCategoryNagarpalikas PrantOfficerRuralAreas(withpopulationlessthan3thousandasperlastcensusandupto1acre)

TalukaPanchayat

NotIncludingaboveruralareas DistrictPanchayat.N.A.permissionforbonafideindustrialpurposesaspersection65‐B

Collector(Forallareas)

3. Maximum time limit to sanction/reject application for Non‐agriculturalpermission.

Atpresent statutory time‐limit for grantingN.A.permission forall theareasofthe state is maximum 90 days (three months). However, after simplification ofprocedure,theGovernmenthasdecidedfollowingtime‐limits:

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(A) Maximumtime‐limitis30daysforgrantingN.A.permissionforresidentialpurposeintheentirestate.

(B) Maximumtime‐limitis45daysforgrantingN.A.permissionforotherpurposesintheentirestate.

4. IfthelandisusedwithoutN.A.permission,whatwillhappen?

As per the G.R., RevenueDepartmentNo.BKP‐1080‐59560‐K, penalty has beenprescribedforunauthorizeduseofN.A:

(1) FollowingpenalprocedureshallbeadoptedforunauthorizedN.A.useoflandundersections65,66and67ofLandRevenueCode:

(i) Penaltyunderrules100,101and102ofLandRevenueRules.

(ii) Removalofunauthorisedconstructionormakealterationinit.

(2) Unauthorised use of N.A. land may be categorized under followingtypes/sub‐typeandpenalstepsaretobetakenasstatedagainstthem:

TypeofunauthorizedN.A. Penalactiontobetaken

1.WhenN.A.usehasbeenstartedwithoutseeking/obtainingpermission

(A)Ifpermissionwouldhavebeensought,itwouldhavebeengrantedaccordingtorules.ConstructionwithoutpermissionbutasperGDCR(GeneraldevelopmentControlRegulations),RibbonDevelopmentRulesandTownPlanningScheme.

40timesofnon‐agriculturalassessmentperannum(Everyyearorforitspart.)

(B)Evenwhenpermissionwouldhavebeensoughtitwouldhavebeenrejected.ConstructionwithoutpermissionandnotasperGDCR(GeneraldevelopmentControlRegulations),RibbonDevelopmentRulesandTownPlanningScheme

Totakemeasurestoremoveunauthorizedconstruction.

(2) Permissionhasbeensoughtbutstartedconstructionbeforeexpiryofstatutorytime‐limit.

Case is entitled for permission according torules.

10 times of yearly N.A. assessment(everyyearoritspart)

B According to provisions of rules case isentitledforrejection.ConstructionnotasperGDCR(General development ControlRegulations),RibbonDevelopmentRulesandTownPlanningScheme.

Take measures to removeconstruction.

3. Eventhoughrejectedundertookunauthorisedconstruction.

A. Started unauthorised construction. When itcametothenoticeofcompetentauthority,hehasclearlystoppedconstruction,whichmaybeviolatingrules.

Totakemeasurestoremoveconstruction.

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B. Sought permission but when it is foundviolatingrules,permissionhasbeenrejected.

Totakemeasurestoremoveconstruction.

C. Permissionsoughtandproposedconstructionasperrules,butduesomemissingdetailsortechnicalreasonspermissionrefused,andtheapplicantasstartedconstructionpriortogettingfeshpermission.

Twentytimesofyearlynon‐agriculturalassessment.

4. Constructionviolatingsection67orbreachofconditionsofSanad.

A. Madealterationwithoutpermissionorunauthorisedadditionalconstruction,butdoesnotviolaterules.

TentimesofyearlyN.A.assessment.

B. ConstructionmightbeviolatingGDCR. Totakemeasurestoremoveconstruction.

5. Permission first obtained from Local selfgovernments viz. Municipality, MunicipalCorporation, Construction as per GDCR &rules but started construction withoutgetting N.A. permission under section 65fromcompetentauthority.

Five times of yearly N.A. assessment(Everyyearorforitspart)

6. TypesofN.A.unauthoriseduses.

Penaltyunderrule101‐UseofsoilofoccupiedlandforBrick‐kiln,tiles,potteryoranyothernon‐agriculturalpurposesandwhichmayadverselyaffectthevalueofland.

PenalproceedingsunderG.R.No.BKP1183‐3038‐Kdated20‐09‐1984.

Forcasesotherthanthosementionedaboveandwhenthecompetentauthoritymaynotissuefinalorderaccordinglyorifanycaseisfoundconsiderableonthebasis of merit, such cases should be submitted to government with completedetails and the decision/order of the government is to be implemented/getimplemented.

. CanpermissiongrantedforN.A.berevoked?

Followinginstructionshavebeengiveninthisregard:

(1) If the conditions/purpose for which N.A. permission was granted and thoseconditions/purpose are violated. N.A. permission should not be revoked, butthey should be driven out after summary procedure as per Land RevenueCode/Rules fromsuch landandpenalactionmaybe takenasstatedabove forthe whole period till he fulfills the condition and then regularize it afterprocedure,ifitistoberegularized,

(2) The cases in which N.A. permission has been granted temporarily, it is to beclearlymentioned in theorderof permission itself that during continuanceofpermission,heshallnotsell,mortgage,gift,exchange,transferbywillorbyanyinstrument. If he does so, the permission shall automatically stand revoked.(Purposeofsuchprovisionisthatpersonsmayselllandstemporarilyconvertedinto N.A. Land to other persons and when the permission is revoked

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subsequently,theymayberestoredasagriculturalland.Thusnon‐farmersmaynotbecomefarmers‐landholdersofpurchasedlands).

(3) WhenanylandhasbeenconvertedintoN.A.landunderrule91ofGujaratLandRevenueCode,1972andthenwhenthe landoccupantapplies tothecollector,hemaycancelN.A.assessmentandrestorethelandinstatusquoposition.

Asstatedinpara(2)above,generallysuchapplication/demand/requestshould be disallowed and if it is necessary to do in special circumstances, thecollectorshouldascertainthatthelandinquestionhasnotbeentransferredandthefarmerwhowasoccupantandpossessorofthelandimmediatelybeforethelandwasgrantedN.A.permissionandeventodayhecontinuesasoccupantandpossessorof the land in revenuerecord.Thisprovision is also tosee thatnon‐farmermaynotbecomefarmerandholder.

6. Tax/assessmenttoberecoveredfornonagriculturaluseoflands.

‐ RecoveryofconversionTax:Aspersection67‐AofLandRevenueCode.(Thisnewsectionhasbeenintroducedfrom1‐8‐1976).

‐ RecoveryofN.A.assessment: As per section 48 of LandRevenue code. (Thisassessmentisrecoveredeveryyear).

7. Presentrateofconversiontaxhasbeenappliedeffectivefrom1‐5‐2003videLandRevenueCode,1879(AmendmentAct,31‐3‐2003)asunder:

Areainwhichlandissituated. ConversionTax(perSq.meter)forN.A.useviz.temporaryorforresidentialpurposeorforcharitablepurpose.

When N.A. use is forindustrial purpose orforanyotherpurpose.

According to Census‐ 2011when any village,municipalarea,notifiedareaortown/cityhaspopulation–NotexceedingonelakhExceedingonelakh

Rs.2Rs.10

Rs.6Rs.30

8. Powershavebeenvestedintoissuenotificationclassifyingarea,cities,townsandvillagesintoA,B,CclasesandforthatthatpurposetofixratesofN.A.assessmentunderGovernmentNotificationRevenueDepartmentNo.GHM‐2083/71‐M‐LRR‐10‐2002‐1640(1)‐KDt16‐12‐2003

Following revised rates have been applied effective from 1‐8‐2007 of non‐agriculture vide draft notification dated 21‐6‐2007 of Gujarat Land Revenue(Amendment)Rules,2007.

Typeofcity/village Forresidential,charitableandeducationalpurposes

ForBricksmanufacturingandotherindustrialpurpose

Forcommercialandotherpurposes

1 2 3 4

‘A’class:AllmunicipalCorporationareas,cityareas,DevelopmentAuthorityandGandhingarcityarea.

25paise 40paise 60paise

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‘B’Class:AllMunicipalareas

15paise 25paise 30paise

‘C’Class:Areasnotfallingin’A’and‘B’classabove.

10paise 10paise 15paise

9. For City Areas, N.A. permission and construction permission are different(SegregationofN.A.permissionandbuildingconstructionpermission)

It has been decided as under vide Government Resolution of RevenueDepartmentdated08‐04‐2011:

- WhenanyapplicantappliesforN.A.permissionundersection65,theproposedlay‐out plan is not to be checked by Collector/Revenue Administration (concernedMunicipal Corporation/ Municipality/ Urban Development Authority/ AreaDevelopmentAuthorityisresponsibleinthisregard.).

- Collector/District Development officer has to check title to the land, Land Tenure(whether land is new tenure and premium is recovered, whether premium isobtained?)

- AftergettingN.A.permissionundersection65ofLandRevenueCode,permissionforDevelopmentconstructionaregivenbytheconcernedauthorityandthenonlyN.A.use/constructionmaybestarted.

10. N.A. permission with retrospective effect for bonafied industrial purposes(DeemedN.A.)

Whenagriculturallandisnotsituatedwithinfivekilometersoftheperipheryofthe area within the jurisdiction of any Area Development Authority or UrbanDevelopmentAuthorityconstitutedunderGujaratTownPlanning&UrbanDevelopmentAct,1976.

OR

When agricultural land is situated in development area/ area notified asindustrialzoneinT.P.Schemeandanyentrepreneurorindustrialunitwantstousetheagricultural land for bonafied industrial purpose, they do not require to obtain pre‐sanction of collector under section 63 of Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural land Act,1948,section54ofSaurashtraGharkhedandAgriculturalLandOrdinance,1949sections57 and 87 of Bombay Tenancy Administration Settlement and Agricultural Land Act.(KachchhandVidarbhareas),1958. If suchagricultural land is tobeusedforbonafiedindustrialpurposeforN.A.use,pre‐permissionofCollector/DistrictDevelopmentOfficerisnotrequiredundersection65ofLandRevenueCode.

(1) However, land to be used for such bonafied industrial purposes is withrestrictionsundersection43(1)ofTenancyAct,hemaysellitsubjecttopaymentof premium as decided by the State government. That is, premium shall berecovered on lands with restricted Tenure and restricted with new tenure.Moreover, necessary permission shall be granted for lands with provision ofsection 73‐AA of Land Revenue Code. For this purpose, Gujarat TenancyAdministration and agricultural lands (Amendment) Gujarat Land Revenue(Gujarat Amendment) Act, 1997 has been applied. It should be implementedaccordingly.

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(2) Land holder who starts N.A. use of agricultural land for bonafide industrialpurposeshas toapply to theCollectorwithin30days fromthedateof startingN.A.useandinformhimalso.Suchapplicationshallbemadeinapplicationformprescribedunderrule87‐AofLandRevenueRules.

N.B.: It has been complained to the government that Revenue Administrationdoes not give N.A. permission for longer period with retrospective effect forbonafiedindustrialpurposes. Itshould, therefore,beensuredthatPrantOfficershouldkeepvigilonsuchmattersandcompliedpromptly.

(3) Instructions have been given to remove hardships found to purchase land bysuch industrial units under ‘Fragmentation of holdings’. Accordingly whenindustrial units/enterprise/company wants to purchase land for industrialpurposes and such land has been registered as ‘Fragmentation’ or when heproposes to purchase land is not ‘fragmentation’, but forms ‘fragmentation’ ofremaininglandleftafterpurchaseofrequiredlandforunit,nopriorsanctionisrequiredtopurchase land.However, insuchcases,theconcernedentrepreneurshallhavetoapplytothecollectorwithin30daysinsuchcasesafterpurchaseoflandandthenthecollectorwillaccordsanctionretrospectively.

11. JurisdictionofCollectorinnon‐agriculturalcases.

(1) When agricultural land occupants apply to competent authority to grantpermission for N.A. use of land,Mamlatdar is assigned thework to verify thatthey are legal occupants of such land and then to give opinion. Whether thisopinionisproperistobeascertained.

(2) Opinionsaregivenafterverifying that interestandtitleof the land inquestionare clear as per revenue record; that such land is subject to premium of oldtenure/newtenurelandorforN.A.use;whetherthereisanydisputeregardingtitle and interest. It should also be ascertained that opinions are given afterexaminingcarefullythatthereisnolosstofinancialinterestofgovernment.

(3) ItshouldbeexaminedwhetherMamlatdarandAgriculturalTribunalhavegivenclearopinionasregardsTenancyActorrestrictedtenurelandandwhetheranydisputeorclaimisgoingon.

(4) It should also be verified whether the said land is under acquisition, whetherU.L.C.preventsitandwhetherthereisanydisputeregardinganytitle.

(5) It shouldbe examinedwhethermeasurement fee hasbeen recovered. If not, itshouldberecoveredbeforegrantingsanction.

(6) Instructionsshouldbegiventoinitiateactionsforbreachofconditions/penaltyunder section 67 by attesting/ inquiring whether these agricultural lands arebeing used for non‐agricultural purpose as per order after it is sanctioned fornon‐agriculturalpurpose.

(7) But, note should be taken in “record of rights” for permissions given for non‐agriculturalpurpose to suchagricultural lands in the jurisdictionareas for thispurposeandafter themeasurement, theK.J.P. shouldbeprepared immediatelyanditshouldbenotedintheVillageFormNo.6accordinglyanditshouldbewelldecidedaboutgivingitseffect.So,itcanbeeasyinrecoveryandindecidingtheregularannualdemands.

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2. CitySurveyArea(SpecialAct.)

(A) AlltheMamlatdarshavetoimplementsthefollowinginstructionsgiventoallthecollectorsbyaletteroftheSettlementCommissionerandLandRecordsDirectorbyhisletter No. SVCTS‐gam No. 2/06‐07 dt. 4‐10‐2006 in regard to recovery of non‐agricultural produce (Special Act) and tomake it latest the revenue records ofVillagerecordsandcitysurveyareas.

1. Undersection126oftheLandRevenueCode,1879,aftergettingnon‐agricultureusepermissionofagriculturallandsandfallinginthecitysurveyareasdeclared,thoughtheAct,ofcitymeasurementisapplicableasperpara‐6ofthecityMeasurementRulescollection,itseffectisnotgiveninthecitysurveyrecords.Themainreasoninitisthattheordersofnon‐agriculturalusepermissionarenotbeingsenttothecitysurveyofficeanditseffectisgivenonlyatVillagerecordoratVillagerecordandCitySurveyrecords.Thus, both the records of village and city survey of Revenue Administration are notupdated.

2. AsperRule81oftheGujaratLandRevenueRules,1972,theRecoverystatements(VillageFormNo.2)ofthenon‐agriculturalassessment(SpecialAct.)implementedfrom1‐8‐2003byanotificationofdt.26‐12‐2003bytheGovernmentisnotbeingmaintainedproperly in the offices of theVillage records and city survey. Due to this, the revenueincomeoftheGovt.isadverselyaffected.

3. By amending section128, 129of theLandRevenueCode, 1979by theGujaratAct, 24/81 of the Land Revenue Rules, 1972 by the notification No.GHM/82/18/LRR/1081/Kdt.21‐1‐1982,theexemptiononlandsofRevenueExemption(CustomaryExemption)of gamtal in theKH andH class cities is partiallywithdrawn from1‐8‐81.Recoveryisnotdoneaccordingly.

(KH)Followingshouldbeconsideredfortheabovematters.

1. Instructions have been given to make necessary entry of Non agriculture usepermission orders of agricultural land in the property cards of city survey areas , byclosing Village Form No. 7x12, as per the circulars/Resolutions of the RevenueDepartment.Detailedinstructionsaregivenin:(1)thecircularNo.CTS/1090/Hdt.27‐12‐95oftheRevenueDeptt.oftheGovt.andtheAmendmentmadeinitbydt3‐7‐06;(2)Government’s Revenue Department circularNo.CTS/1090/3990/H dt. 20‐7‐1999 (3)governments Revenue Departments Circular No. CTS/1090/3990/H dt. 15‐10‐99 (4)GovernmentsRevenueDepartments circularNo. CTS/122004/Hdt. 16‐2‐2005. Theseinstructions are not properly followed. So many city survey offices are maintainingpropertycardsofsuchlandswhether itmaybenon‐agriculturaloragricultureandthesamesurveyNos.aremaintainedby the talatisat theVillageRevenuerecord. So, it isnecessary to implement the instructions given in the above circulars at the time ofpromulgationofcitysurveyrecordsandthereafteralso.

2. About Non‐Agriculture assessment Special Act, the city survey office shouldprepare in duplicate the Village FormNo. 2 of such properties eligible for Special ActsituatedincitysurveyareasaspertheGovernment’sRevenueDepartmentscircularNo.CTS/1090/3990/Hdt.20‐7‐99anditsonecopyshouldbesenttotheTalati.TheworkofrecoveryshouldbedonebytheTalatiandinthiscontext,thedetailedinstructionshavebeen given to all the city survey offices of the state by the settlement Commissioner’sletterNo.LR1320/99dt.9‐9‐99alongwithformatshowtoprepareinduplicatetheVillage Form No. 2. This format should be prepared in duplicate in three parts and

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supplementarypart‐IandthesameshouldbeapprovedbythePrantofficeranditshouldbe sent to Talati for recovery and thereafter the effect of entry about changes in thelands/propertiesregistered inVillageFormNo.2 is kept incitysurveyoffice, andthestatement of thesame(village)shouldbesent to talatisand the talatisshouldgive itseffect inVillageFormNo.2 andboth shouldbe compiled (city surveyoffice andTalatioffice) and to be updated every year by the end of July and it should be recoveredaccordingly. It has come to the notice that instructions given are not properlyimplementedandduetothis,recoveryalsoisnotproperlymade.

3. The exemption has been partially withdrawn on lands/properties withcustomary Revenue Exemption of Gamtal under section 128 of the above Act byamending the Land Revenue Act, 1879 by the Gujarat Land Revenue Code 24/81 andgovernment’sRevenueDepartrment’sNotificationNo.GHM/821/18/LRR/81/Kdt.21‐1‐1982.Inwhich(1)@10%oftheexistingspecialrateifuseofresidenceinsuchlandsis started after 1‐8‐81 and and (2) of it is used for commercial or industrial purposeexceptresidenceinsuchproperties,thenthereareinstructionstorecover(SpecialAct.)at33½%oftheexistingSpecialrate.Theabovenotificationwasmadeapplicablefrom1‐8‐81tocities/townsofBLKHandHcategoriesandclassifiedunderLandRevenueRules,1981. Recently, as per the amendments made by Notification No.GHM/2003/71QN/LLR/10‐2002/164(1)‐Kdt.27‐12‐2003witheffectfrom1‐1‐83intheratesofSpl.Act.andclassificationofvillage/cityofL.R.R.1981,MandBHcategoriesforSpl.Act.oflandsexceptagriculture.So,theaboveSpl.rate,isapplicablefrom1‐8‐83inallvillages/townsofthestateaspernotificationdt.26‐12‐2003andfrom1‐8‐81inoldBh,KHL,Hcategorycities,theaboveSpl.rate.inallvillages/citiesofthestate.Withthepublicationofnotificationdt.1‐8‐81,theSettlementCommissionerbyhis letterNo.LR1312 dt. 21‐4‐82, instructed to send to Mamlatdars for recovery by sanctioning ofSpecialAct,asperexemptionwithdrawnassupplementarypart‐1ofVillageFormNo.2to all City Survey officers of the state, and it was implemented in the BL, KHL andHCategory cities at that time. However, the work of recovery in such cases may bepending, because any details of the recoveries have not been verified, whether it hasbeendoneornotbytheMamlatdar/CitySurveySuperintendentsortheCollectors.

(G) Consideringtheabovedetailsandanotereceivedon27‐9‐06fromtheofficeofthePrincipalSecretary,Revenueabouttheabovematters,procedureshouldbeinitiatedasfollowsbyalltheDist.Collectors,Dy.Directors,LandRecords,Superintendents,LandRecords,Dy.Collectors(PrantOfficers),Mamlatdars,CitySurveySuperintendentsetc.

1. Elucidationaboutnon‐agricultural lands incitysurveyareasasdeclaredundersection126ofL.R.Act,1879.

(1) If the approved copy of the order of non‐agriculture by the competent officersanctioningnon‐agricultural lands isnotsent to theconcernedcitysurveyofficewiththeplan,itshouldbesentimmediatelyandthecopyofsuchorderstobeissuedinfuturewithplan,shouldbesenttotheconcernedcitysurveyoffice,suchinstructionsshouldbegiven immediately to the competent officers to give permission except for agriculture.(ImplementationbytheDist.Collectors).

(2) FromtherecordsavailablewiththeTalati,entryrelatedtoclosureof7x12tobemadeinformno‐6,givingitseffectin7x12form,andthensendingcopiesofclosed7x12form along with orders of non agriculture use permissions and copies of all entriesthereafteralongwithdocuments/papers to theofficeofcitysurveysuperintendent.At

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least 10 survey Nos. to be completed daily jointly by Talati, Circle Inspector andMaintenanceSurveyor.Theentireworkshouldbecompletedwithinamaximumperiodofoneweek(ImplementationbyRevenueUnit).

(3) Entry should be made on Property Card immediately on receiving non‐agriculture permission order, Village FormNo. 6, Village FormNo. 7 x 12 by the citysurveyoffice.Measuremnettobedoneaspertheapprovedplanandpropertycardtobepreparedaccordinglyplotwise.ItshouldbedoneaspercircularNo.LR847dt.10‐2‐75ofthesettlementCommissioner.ThisworkistobedonebyMaintenancesurveyorunderthe direct supervision of concerned city survey superintendent after verifying all thepapers. Necessary entry to be for atleast 10 survey nos daily or measurement of 10plots or 3 survey Nos. daily. If measurement of non‐agricultural plots has beencompletedearlier,thenasperthis,bycompilingwithcitysurveyrecords,effectshouldbe given, otherwise fresh measurement should be done. Instead of recoveringmeasurement fee, it should he recovered as sketch fee. Along with this, by makingnecessaryentryinpart‐2intheregisterofVillageFormNo.No.2, thedemandofnonagricultureassessmenttobeupdated.(ImplementationbyCitySurveyUnit).

2(1) Aspertheinstructionsgivenbycircularsfromtimetotimeandbythecirculardt.27‐12‐95 of the RevenueDepartment of the government, the city survey office has tomaintain statement of concerned Village Form No.2 with it and in city survey areasdeclared under section 126 of L.R. Code 1879 the statement of records of the landsexceptagriculture. Forrecoveryofnonagricultureassessmentasper the instructionsgivenbycirculardt.2‐7‐99oftheRevenueDepartment,,ifthecitysurveyofficehasnotprepared Village Form No.2 in duplicate, then it should be sent to Talati throughMamlatdar for recovery by preparing in duplicate the Village Form No.2 as perinstructionsof the settlementCommissionerdt. 9‐9‐99withinonemonth immediatelyaftercompletionoftheworkofentriesinpropertycardaspertheabove(g)1(1)to(3).(ImplementationbythecitysurveyEstablishment).

(2) Village Form No. 2 is to be prepared by taking into notice the customaryexemptionwithdrawnwitheffectfrom1‐8‐81andtheratesimplementedfrom1‐8‐2003as per notification dt. 26‐12‐203 of the Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat(ImplementationbyCitySurveyEstablishment).

(3) One copy of Village Form No.2 should be sent to talatis for recovery throughMamlatdar and recovery to be done accordingly. The demand for recovery of N.AassessmentispreparedasperaboveVillageFormNo.2,shouldbeensuredbythe theconcernedMamlatdar.

3 RegardingExemptionwithdrawnfrom1‐8‐81.

(1) Care should be taken to see that recovery is made according to thesupplementarypart‐1ofVillageFormno.2preparedaspernotificationdt.21‐1‐82ofRevenue Department by talatis, Mamlatdars for areas except city areas and by citysurveyofficefor citysurveyAreasofthecitiesofBL,KHLandHCategoriesaspertheland Revenue Rules, 1981 from 1‐8‐81 to 31‐7‐2003. (Implementation by RevenueEstablishment).

(2) AstheVillageFormNo.2SupplementaryPart‐Iistobepreparedbygivingeffectofexemptionwithdrawnfrom1‐8‐81inallthevillages/towns/citiesofthestatefrom1‐8‐2003. by thecitysurveyoffice for citysurveyareas,and forotherareasby Talatis,

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circleInspectorsandMamlatdars. Careshouldbetakenbyallofthemthatrecoveryismadeaccordingly.(ImplementationbyCitySurveyandRevenueEstablishment).

(3) SupplementaryPart‐IofVillageFormNo.2forcitysurveyareas,willbepreparedbycitysurveyoffice,asperinstructionsofaboveg(3)(2)andforotherareas,Talatiswillhavetoprepareit.(Implementationbytheconcerned).

(gh) For the implementation of the above instructions, the District Collectors, Dy.Directors,LandRecord,Superintendents,LandRecords,andDy.Collectorsarerequestedtotakestepsasfollows:

(1) Monitoring of the entire procedure should be done by the collectors at theDistrictLevel.

(2) The Collector should plan to complete this entire work by 31‐12‐2006 andfortnightly review of the subordinate officers should be done. The progressreportshouldbesubmittedtotheprincipalsecretary,RevenueDepartmentandthesettlementCommissionerwithoutfailinaformatenclosedherewith.

(3) Dy. Director, Land Records, Superintendent, Land Records and Prant Officersshould convene fortnightly reviewsmeetingswith city survey SuperintendentsandMamlatdarsandshouldensure that thework isaccuratelydoneasper theplanningofthecollectorandshouldapprisethecollectorbysubmittinghimtheprogressreportateveryfortnight.

(4) City Survey Superintendents and Mamlatdars should convene weekly reviewsmeetingswiththemaintenanceSurveyorsandTalatisandseethattheworkhasbeencarriedoutaspertheplanningofthecollectorandsubmitprogressreportto the Dy. Director, Land Records, Superintendent, Land Records and Prantofficers.

(5) The Dist. Collectors will have to issue necessary orders to depute the KasbaTalatisunder the concerned city survey superintendentsuntil theabove entireworkiscompleted.

3. RecoveryofNon‐agriculturalAssessmentRates:

Necessary instructions have been given about the amendments in the LandRevenue Rules and Land Revenue code by Governments Revenue DepartmentsResolution No. BKHA‐1080‐676‐K Dt. 25‐4‐80 and Revenue Departments CircularNo.LRR‐1079‐83582‐Ldt.17‐9‐79.Guidanceandinstructionshavebeengivenasfollowsforrecovery,assessmentofnon‐agriculturalratesetc.

(1) LandofRailwayAdministration:

ThelandunderRailwayAdministrationisnoteligibleforlandrevenueuntiltheyare under the Railway administration. But, when such lands are given to thethirdperson,thenespeciallyrevenueexemptioncouldnotbegiventothisland,theyareeligibleforrevenue.

(2) LandofFormerPrincelyStates:

Thelandreservedbyformerprincesfortheirownuse,aftermergingtheirstatesand if they are used for non‐agricultural purpose, then non agricultureassessment recovered from thedateofmergingof thestate. So, theCollectorshavetorecoverfromthedateofmergingofthestatesaspertheexistingrateof

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non‐agriculture assessment on all the land in the concerned areas which areundernon‐agriculturaluse.But, if theprivatepropertiesof formerprincesaresituatedintheestablishedgamtals,thenbynotdiscriminatingbetweenthemandother land owners, customary exemption is available to the type properties ofother landholdersasper thenon‐agricultural typeandaccordingly, customaryexemptionofnon‐agricultural typeshouldbegiventotheprivatepropertiesofthe former situated in the established gamtals. Moreover, the government hasdecided that as on the properties of other land owners situated outside thegamthan, non‐agricultural assessment is recoverable , similarly on the privateproperties of the former princes situated outside gamthan non‐agriculturalassessment rates are applicable according to the rules and regulations aboutthis.

(3) A. AllIndiaRadio: Non‐agriculturalrateistoberecoveredbycalculatingforcommercialpurpose theuseof their landsandtheconstructionofAll IndiaRadio.

B. GujaratStateRoadTransportCorporation:

The areas of Divisional or Head office and Depot Office of the GujaratStateRoadTransportCorporation’sownershipinthedifferentpartsofthestatecanbeconsideredasfortheindustrialpurposeandtheresidencesofemployees,quarters of Depot Manager, Rest House and areas of dormitory can beconsidered as residential area, while, the Administrative office building, busstationandareaofBusstandcanbeconsideredasforcommercialpurposeandas per this, the non‐agricultural assessment for the concerned area is to beassessed.Undersection7(1)(9)oftheGujaratEducationCessActsurchargeistobechargedat76%ofnon‐agriculturalassessmentand in the sameway,undersection‐12oftheaboveAct.

(4) GujaratIndustrialDevelopmentCorporation:(GIDC)

GujaratIndustrialDevelopmentCorporationallotslandstotheindustrialunitsafter acquiring/getting it for industrial purposes. It prepares layout plans oflands before givingpossessionof the lands to industrial entrepreneurs . As ittakesa very long time in theprocess,when thepossessionof land is actuallygiven to the industrial entrepreneurs of such lands by the Corporation thenfromthatdate,meansonthedateonwhichthepossessionofthelandisgiven,the non‐agricultural assessment should taken from that revenue year. Theseordershavecomeintoforcefrom1‐9‐76.

(5) The recovery of the non‐agricultural assessment amount at present is beingrecoveredinthefirstinstallmentatatimeoftherecoveryofLandRevenueandasperthis,itshouldbecontinuedasdirectedinRule‐117oftheLandRevenue.

(6) The old gamthans of villages, towns and cities, on which the buildings areconstructedandtheyhavebeengivencustomaryexemptionfromtherecoveryofthenon‐agriculturalassessment,nochangehasbeenmadeinthistradition.

(7) ItistoberecoveredandassessedasperexistingordersoftheGovernmentandLandRevenueCode andLandRevenueRules. Thenon‐agricultural assessmentonlandsunderthatbuildinggiventothemunderrulesunderthatthedisplacedpersons(CompensationandResettlement)Act,1954.

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(8) Non‐agriculturalTaxtoberecoveredbyconsideringitasnon‐agriculturalusetoinstalltelephonepolesandtowersonprivatelands.So,thenon‐agriculturalratesare to be recovered and assessed at 25 paise per tower and 12 paise pertelephonepoleintheentirestate.

(9) When a small strip of adjacent land to occupied unalienated building site issanctionedunderrule43‐B,thenifanyassessmentorrentisnotbeingpaidforthe above unalienated building site, then in such case the collector can chargerentorassessmentasperthecurrentrateofthatareaandifsuchassessmentisnotmore than Re. 1, then there is a provision to convert into ad hoc amountunderrule114AA.

(10) RegardingconstructionofPuccashedsonwells:

Ifthelandowneruseswaterofwellforhisownagricultureandthereisawellinhis own gharkhed land, then the sheds constructed to install pumpset on suchwellshouldbetreatedforagriculturaluse,andtherateshouldbechargedattherateofnon‐agriculturalrates.But,iftheownerisearningmoneybysaleofwaterfrom the well, the such use should treated as commercial use and prescribednon‐agricultural rate under rule 81 should be charged. Moreover, if flour orcrushingmill is installedintheshedonthewell, thentreatingitascommercialusetheprescribednon‐agriculturalrateshouldbecharged.

Treating asnonagricultural use the constructionsof “Shed”onwell, necessarysanction is a must of the competent officer before constructing it. So, therecovery of non‐agricultural rates can be charged in time and the rules ofconstructioncanbeproperlyimplemented.

(11) RegardingLandofONGC:

The land being acquired for ONGC is not eligible for exemption from non‐agricultural assessment. Under rule 35 of the Gujarat Land Revenue Rules. So,non‐agriculturerateistobechargedasperruleonallsuchlands.Iftheamountofnon‐agriculture rate isnotmore thanRe.1, there is aprovision to convert itinto ad hoc amount under Rule 114/A/A. Non‐agriculture rate will not beconvertedinanyothercase.

(12) Ifundergroundwaterpipelinesareinstalledforindustrialuse,forcertainpartofland of his own part or survey No., then in such cases, non‐agriculture rateshouldbechargedfortheland,whichhasbeentakeninuseforinstallingactualpipe‐line,thelandequaltosurveyNo.

(13) TogiveexemptiontoHalpatisandValmikiHarijans:

LookingtothebackgroundofthelifeofHalpatis,theGovernmenthasdecidedtogive relief to them in recovery of non‐agriculture assessment on the ghartharlands,withaviewtoenablethemtoowntheirhouseandtheirwelfareandhasalsodecidedtogiverelieftoBhangiHarijansonthesametermsandconditions.

Non‐agriculture assessment should be recovered at the rate whichever is lessrateasperruleprevalentinthatareaorequaltooneassessmentoflandrevenueforHalpatis.Aftercompletionoffirstfiveyears,ifcollectorissatisfiedthatownerhalpati, Valmiki Harijan is not able to pay non‐agriculture assessment atprevalent rate in thatarea, thennon‐agricultureassessment shouldbechargedfrom him for another next five years as above, and thereafter non‐agriculture

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assessmentwillbechargedfromHalpatiValmikiHarijanattheprevalentrateofnon‐agriculture in that area subject to change from time to time. The ValmikiHarijanHalpatiwillhavetopaytaxorcesswhichwillbechargeableexceptnon‐agricultureassessmentontheLandinquestion.

(14) To grant Sanads for non‐agriculture Permission during the time of VadodaraState.

In the times of Vadoara State, therewas no tradition of any Agreement in theformofSanadortogiveSanadsincaseofnon‐agriculturepermission,andtheywerenotgiven,theninsuchcases.Sanandistobegiveninspecimen‘N‐2’or‘M’attachedwith LandRevenueRules. In the above cases, though Sanand are notgiven, then the conditions imposed by the Vadodara State, the same willcontinue.Changeswillbedoneonly inSpecialActandperiodofguaranteewillhavetobeshown.

(15) WhenanychangeintheGuaranteeperiodfornon‐agriculturerateismadeoritisdecidedinnewcases,thenitisnecessarytochangeintheperiodrespectivelyintheconcernedchaptertherateofperiodasdecided.Moreover,non‐agriculturallandownersshouldbe informedabout the fixedperiodorchange inperiodbygivingreferenceofGovernmentorders,sothatnoquestionarisesaboutanylaw.

(16) AspernewLandRevenueRule81, insuchcaseswheremoreamounthasbeentaken than the recoverable non‐agriculture assessment for the Revenue year1976‐77, additional amount should be given back to the concerned Khatedarsexcept the concerned Khatedars have agreed to adjust against demand ofRevenue Year 1977‐78 and if they have agreed for that then instead of givingback this amount, it should be adjusted accordingly. The powers to give thisamount back are given to the collectors/ Dist. / Taluka Panchayats. Theexpenditure about thiswill bedebited asRefundunder thebudgethead “029‐Land Revenue‐ tax 2‐ fixed collection‐ Agricultural and no AgricultureAssessmentofLands”.

(17) If the lands of local bodies likeNagarPanchayat,NagarPalika, then there is noobjectiontotakenon‐agriassessmentrateonit.

(18) If local bodies likeNagarPanchayat,NagarPalika give on lease or sales to theprivate persons the lands of acquired (waste) roads, then non‐agricultureassessmentshouldbetakenasperrateunderLandRevenueRules80to85.

(19) Generally,whentheownerofthelanddoesnotgiveoverinfavouroflocalbodythelandsofroadsoutofthelandgivenfornon‐agriculturepermission,thelandowner has to pay the non‐agriculture assessment up to this period. But, theownerof the land gets exemptionwhen it is vested in the local body from thepaymentofnon‐agricultureassessmentforland’sofsuchroads,i.e.theownerofthelandisresponsibletopaynon‐agricultureassessmentuptotheperiodofitisvestedinthelocalbodiesthelandofsuchroads.

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Chapter 17

RibbonDevelopmentRules

FormaintenanceofRibbonDevelopmentRulesandpreventionofviolationofsuchrulesin respect of National Highways and State Highways and roads of other category RevenueDepartmenthasissuedresolutionno.PV‐1079‐2064‐Kdt.17‐7‐80,inwhichfollowingstandardshavebeenintroduced:

ConstructionandstandardsofRibbonDevelopmentRules(fromcentrallineofinternalroadsinmetres)

Categoryofroad

Areaofopenandfieldland

Inside3milesofconstructionandindustrialarea

InsideconstructionandIndustrialarea

Constr‐uctionline

ControlLine

Constr‐uctionline

ControlLine

Constr‐uctionline

ControlLine

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. NationalHighwayand borderroads

40 75 40 60 A‐10(x)B‐24

A‐36.5(x)B‐45

2. StateHighways

40 75 40 60 A‐10(x)B=24(x)

A‐36.5(x)B‐45(x)

3. MainDistrictLevelroads.

30 55 30 50 A‐10(x)B=24(x)

A‐36.5(x)B‐40(x)

4. Otherdistrict levelroads

20 35 20 30 A‐10(x)B=12(x)

A‐20(x)B‐20(x)

5. Villageroads.

12 24 12 24 A‐9(x)B=9(x)

A‐14(x)B‐14(x)

Followingadditionalstandardsmaybeimplementedoverandabovestandardsshownabove.

1. NationalHighwaysandborderroadspassingthroughopenandfieldareashallbesubjecttofollowingconditionsasperinstructionsofGovt.ofIndia.

Theseconditionsshallnotbeapplicable to threemiles inside ‘constructionandindustrial area’ on actual ‘construction and industrial area’. These conditions shall notapplytootherroads.

Noconstruction(whateverexcessitmaybe)willbeallowedupto3to6metresfrommiddleof roadandupto40metres frommain lineof road (fromcentralline)

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permissionof collector.There shallbeno ribbondevelopment for constructionoutsidetheboundaryofthis75metres.

In (1) & (2) mentioned above about 40 metres & 75 metres boundary fromcentral line of road height of construction shall not be allowed more than 13metres.

Onany categoryof road, lineof construction fromcentral lineof road forbye‐passordiversionshallbeminimumof100metres.

2. Aboutpetrolpumpsandconstructionworkrelatingtoit.

Forpetrolpumpsforconstructionshallbepermittedatthedistanceof6metresaway from boundary of road for each category of road and each kind of bye‐pass ordiversion or 30metres (whatever ismore) from central line of road. This limit is forplaceofpumponly.Undergroundtankandkioskforpetroldieselshallbeconstructedatthe distance of 4metres ormore (about 12 feet) from the petrol pump. OtherworksrelatingtopumpshallbeatadistancemorethanthisandrulesoflayoutplanofIndianRoadCongressshallbeapplicabletoit.

For other works of petrol pump construction on road like canteen, garage,restaurant,workshop,washingramp,washingplatform,lubricatingetc.shallbepermitted at a distance ofmaintenance of 15metres from limit of road or 50metres(whateverismore)fromcentrallineofroad.

Apartofroad limit forpetrolpumpsshallbeallowedforapproachesonly,andproperculvertsbelowapproachesshallhave tobemanagedby licensee. In theroadlimitnoboardoradvertisementshallbeallowedtobedisplayed.

3. Forabovestandardsfollowingdetailsshallbetakenintoaccount:

(1) Openandfieldlandarea:

All area out of limit/boundary of any village site, town or city orindustrialarea.(Theopenareabetweenconstructionareaorindustrialareashallnotbeconsideredinsuchcategory).

(2) Constructionarea:Theareawhichpassesthroughlimitofanyvillagesite,NagarPanchayat,NagarPalikaorcorporationandwherebuildingconstructionisdoneand areawhere rules and regulation are in force for construction of any localbody,thisareaisdividedintwopartsanddistancetobemaintainedisshownintableA&B.TheseA&Bareaareasunder:

(1) Anareainwhich50%ormoreconstructionisdoneorwhichissituatedinoldboundaryorboundarypriortolastfiveyears.

(2) Otherareainwhichlessthan50%constructionisdoneanditissituatedwithinboundarypriortolastfiveyears.

(3) Thedistancesshownintable ‘A’& ‘B’areapplicabletoconstructedarea.Thesestandards will also be applicable to the area of industrial area covered underconstructedarea.Standardsoftable‘B’shallapplytoareawhereindustrialareaBoutofconstructedarea.

(4) Inordertoknowwhetherconstructedareaismorethan50%orlessandbelongstocategory‘A’&‘B’,lengthofopenlandonbothsidesparalleltoroadandthatofconstructedareaisrequiredtobemeasured.Forexample,tenplotsofdifferent

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lengthare situatedparallel to roadand fourplots there inare constructedandremaining6plotsareopen.When lengthof these fourconstructedplots is lessthan 50%of length of road, it is to be taken that less than 50% area is underconstruction.Forthiscalculationlengthofroadshouldtakenas1.5km.(1mile).

(5) Industrialarea:TheareawhichhasbeendeclaredasindustrialareabyGovt.orareawhichundercontrolofG.S.D.C.orwhereinindustrialestatesaresituatedorcooperation or industrial estates of other company are situated or which isoutside boundary of any village site, Nagar Panchayat, NagarPalika orCorporationandhereinpermissionforestablishmentofindustriesaregivenarecalledindustrialarea.

(6) Actual Limit: Boundary which is within limit of village site Nagar Panchayat,NagarPalikaorcorporationiscalledactualboundary.

(7) Approaches:Areaoffirstthreemilesofeachcategoryofroadinthreemilesareaafter the limit of construction and industrial area, where there is no distancebetween limit of village site, nagar and city and nearby industrial are all thatdistanceshallbeconsideredasconstructionandindustrialarea,androadjoiningthreemilesshallbeconsideredoutofthisentirelimit.

(8) Byepassordiversion:Newlyconstructedroaddonefromoutsideofeachvillagesite,Nagarandcityshallbetakenasbyepassordiversion.Wherediversionistobebuiltlateonlineofdiversionisdecided,diversionshallbebanned.

(9) Line of construction: The line out of which permission is given to constructresidential house, small centres, godowns and buildings relating to agricultureshouldbeconsideredaslineofconstruction.Theconstructionofsmallgodownsorgodownstheuseofwhichislimitedtoseasonandtrafficofvehiclesmaynotincreaseinsurroundingareaduetosuchconstructionandvehiclespassingfromroadarenotobstructedandsizeofsuchconstructionsareabout30to12metres(100x40)or less than that andwhicharepermittedmaintainingstandardsofconstruction line and such other godown are included under ribbondevelopment.Theconstructioninsidethediversionwherevertheyareshouldbekept20%fromconstructionline.Thisdistanceistobeconsideredfromcentralpointofroad.

(10) Ribbon:Generallyfactory,worksandlargegodown,cinema,hotels,dispensaryorallconstructionswheremovementofpeople&vehiclesisdonearetobekeptoutofribbondevelopment.Thisdistanceistobeconsideredfromcentralpointofroad.

(11) Roadlimit: Limitofroadmeansthelandwhichhasbeenacquiredtoconstructroadanditisownedbygovt.orpanchayatandentirelandsituatedbetweenmilestonesoflimitofbothsides.Noconstructionshallbepermittedinlimitofroadinanycircumstances.

4. For the construction coming on boundary road, national highway and state highwayscollector or D.D.O. executive engineer of roads & buildings concerned shall givepermission for N.A. or construction subject to standards of ribbon development. Forconstructioncomingonmaindistrict levelroadscollector,D.D.O.orexecutiveengineerofPanchayatdivision concerned shall givepermission forN.A. or constructionand foranykindofconstructiononotherdistrict levelroadsandvillageroads,thecollectoror

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D.D.O. shall give permission for N.A. or construction subject to standards of ribbondevelopment. Government has decided to take strict action against officerwho grantspermissionincontraventionofrules.

5. When permission is to be given for construction on any road in the alternative thatpermissionwillbegrantedbygovernmentwiththeconsentofrevenuedepartment,road&buildingdepartmentinadvance.

6. When proposals for regularizing unauthorisedworks by relaxing ribbon developmentrulesaresubmittedtogovt.bycollectororD.D.O.disposalofsuchcasesaredelayedforwantof adequate information.HencecollectororD.D.O. should submit suchproposalswiththeirreportfurnishingfollowinginformation,sothatsuchcasescanbedisposedofearly.

(1) Realnameandcategoryofroad(specificifitisboundaryroad).

(2) Whetherroadisbyepassorconversion?(Statethename)

(3) Whetherconstructionistobedoneinsidethediversionofroad?

(4) Atwhatspecificdistancetheconstructionisfromcentrallineofroad?

(5) Whatisthecategoryofrelevantconstructionamongthefollowing?

(a) Residential, office, small centre, godown, agricultural building, factory,works,largegodown,cinema,hotelorhospital.

(6) Inwhicharea‘N.A.land’or‘construction’issituated?

(a) Openandfieldlandarea.

(b) 3milesinsideconstructionandindustrialarea.

(c) Insideactualconstructionandindustrialarea.

(7) If‘N.A.land’or‘construction’issituatedinareashownin6(c):

(a) Whether50%ormoreconstructionisdoneonroadline?

(b) Whether50%orlessconstructionisdoneonroadline?

(c) What is the standard ruleof localbody (Panchayat/Municipality etc. ifany?

(d) Whetherindustrialareaisthereoutsideconstructionarea?

(8) Whohasgrantedpermissionandwhenfor‘N.A.’orconstruction.

(9) Whetherconstructionisdonewithoutpermissionof‘N.A.’orconstruction?

(a) If construction done without‐permission, actually on what date it wasstarted?

(10) Whether consent of Superintending Engineer or executive Engineer of Road &Buildingdepartmenthasbeenobtainedfor‘N.A.’orconstruction?

(a) Ifyes,producecopyoftheirletter.

(b) Ifnot,statewhyofwasnotobtained?

(11) Produceplanshowingsiteandposition.

(12) Statereasonsinshortwhyalternativepermissionisgranted.

7. Theboundarylineshowingmaximum105cm.highcompoundwall,wirefencingonlandsomepillarsshallbepermittedto beconstructed insuchawaythatvehiclesmaynothavevisualobstructiononanypartoftheroadorespeciallyondiversionandtherecan

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be no difficulty in clear vision to vehicles passing speedily, after having relaxation instandards of ribbon development and obtaining ‘No claim’ declaration in formprescribedundergovernmentresolutionno.PRD‐1053Dt.9,March,1954.

Rule 121 of petroleum rules of central government provides that height ofcompound wall or fencing should be minimum of 180 cms. Hence government hasdecided to give relaxation in rules for construction of compound wall, wire fencing,boundary line upto 180 cms as per petroleum rules of central government forconstructionlikepetrolpumpsafterobtainingnoclaimdeclaration.(Resolu.No.1087‐1412‐Kdt.9‐10‐87).

8. It is very important to see that said rules are followed strictly so that aim of ribbondevelopmentrulesisfulfilled.Lookingtothisfactallcollectors,D.D.Os.andotherofficersof concerned of Revenue and Panchayat department are here by directed to takenecessaryactionpreventingimmediatelytheconstructionsmadeunauthorisedlyagainstribbondevelopmentrulesonsidesofNHWS,SHWSandotherclassifiedroads,whenitcomes to theirnoticeor informedor reported byofficeofR&Bdepartment, and toissuestayorderandtohaveevictionproceedingstoremovesuchworkswithoutdelay.Local revenue, Panchayat officer shall be held responsible personally and necessaryaction will be taken against those, who do not follow such instructions and showingnegligence or making unnecessary delay. Note of this may taken by all officersconcerned.

InsuchcasesofficersofR&Bdepartmentshouldsubmit tocollectorcompletereport giving necessary details and clear place of the site about unauthorisedconstructionworks,basedonwhichcollectormaytakeimmediateactionasperrules.

9. Theconstructionworks likewells and roomsnearby for engineandpumpand troughandbasinandconstructionofboreorboringbeingconstructionforagriculturalpurposeshouldbe takenaswell.Governmenthasdirected togiveexemption toall suchworkssubjecttofollowingconditionsasalternativeinribbondevelopmentrules:

(1) Thereshouldnotbeanyobstructiontosightdistanceoftrafficfromconstructionofroom.

(2) Toremoveconstructionofroomwhengovt.orders.

(3) Construction of room should not be permanent but like temporary sheds.Generallyworkslikebasinetc,nearwellareconstructedmainlyinopenlandsoffields.Therewouldbenoobjectionifnecessarymarginisnotmaintainedinsuchworks.Thereforegovt.hasdecidedtoexemptsuchworksformarginalcondition.

10. When farmbuilding isbuilt in landnearpublic road,alldistrictcollectors,D.D.Os.andother officers concerned are directed to have necessary vigilance to see that requireddistancefromroadismaintainedasperstandardsofribbondevelopment.

11. Atheplaceswherebuildingsofmasjid,templesandpublicdevotionaresituatedtrafficofpeople is found for certainperiod in themorning andevening and special traffic ofvehicles isnot foundthere.Furthersuchbuildingsarebuiltgenerally insidethecityorvillagesiteandthereisrarecaseofbuildingsuchcasesnearroads.Duetosuchreasonssuchbuildingsforpurposeofpublicdevotionshouldbeappliedribbonofconstructionandnoribbondevelopment.

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12. Ribbondevelopmentshouldbemadeapplicabletoschools&highschool.Itisthereforedirectedtoimplementthisinstructionstrictly.

13. Govt. has decided to exempt latrine, water tank or otherminor buildings on Railwaybuildingsexistingnow.Butinallsuchcases‘Noclaim’declarationshouldbeobtainedinprescribedformfromrailwayofficers.

14. Octroicabinisrequiredtocollectoctroionroadwhereboundaryofmunicipality,Nagarpanchayat,Grampanchayatends.Ifsuchcabinsareconstructedleavingdistanceasperstandards of ribbondevelopment octroi payers and collectors of octroi find it difficultduetomoredistancefromroadandproperattentioncannotbegivenonroad.Alsothereispossibilityoftaxevasion.Inordertoavoidsuchdifficultygovt.afterfullconsiderationhas decided that Nagarpalika and Nagar Panchayats should be allowed to constructtemporary wooden cabins for collection of octroi where boundary of road ends byrelaxationofribbondevelopmentrules.Suchpermissionshouldbegivenafterobtainingprior consentof executive engineer concernedandno claimdeclaration from instituteconcerned.

Statementofroadsintroducedinschedule‘A’

1. Delhi‐Ahmedabad‐BombayHighwayno.8 NationalHighway2. Ahmedabad‐Bamanbor,Morbi‐Kandalahighway

no.8‐A‐do‐

3. Bamanbor‐Rajkot‐PorbandarHighwayno.8B ‐do‐4. Bhuj‐Khavda,Chhadbetroad. ‐do‐5. Gandhinagar‐Bhuj‐Lakhpatroad ‐do‐6. LateralroadjoiningBhujwithSuigamviaSantalpur‐

Radhanpur‐Bhabhar‐do‐

7. Road joining suigam Vav‐Tharad and Barme inRajasthansboundary.

‐do‐

8. Amdavad‐Mehsana‐Palanpur‐Radhanpurroad. ‐do‐9. Koteshwar‐Nalia‐MandaviRoad. PartialNationalHighwayand

PartialDistrictmainroad.10. Rajkot‐Jamnagar‐Khambhalia‐ Dwarka‐ Okharoad. StateHighways.11. BhujMandviroad. ‐do‐12. Khambhalia‐Porbandar‐ Junagadh‐ Veravalroad. ‐do‐13. Rajkot‐Jungadhroad ‐do‐14. Limbadi‐Bhavnagar‐Amreli‐ Veraval‐roaddivisions

asfollows.

(a) Limbadi,Dhandhuka,Vallabhipur,BhavnagarRoad. StateHighway(b) Bhavnagar,Songadh,Dhasa,Amreliroad. ‐do‐(c) Amreli‐Dhari‐Kodinar‐Veravalroad. ‐do‐15. Nadiad‐KhambhatroadviaPetlad Main Districtroad16. Kheda, Dahod, Idor, Devas, Bhopal, Sagar, Jabalpur

Road.StateHihgway

Standardsofribbondevelopmentrulesareapplicabletoroadsundercontrolofbuildingdepartment. For roads of Municipal limit standards for Building lines adopted byMunicipality shall be applicable. Thus these standards do not apply to municipalityroads.(Revenuedepartmentmemono.PRD‐1054‐1072‐77‐Hdt.28‐1‐55).

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Bylaneandlanescannotbeconsideredasvillageroads,soribbondevelopmentrulesdonotapplytoit.Governmentletterno.6060‐49‐Cdt.25‐2‐50.

RibbonDevelopmentRulesarenotstatutoryorders.SoimplementationofitistobedoneindirectlywhensomeonecomestoseekN.A.permission.

InrespectofNHWSandSHWSandotherroads,thereisresolutionno.JPV‐1083‐40‐81‐Kdt.20‐6‐83onformationofspecialsquadtoremoveencroachmentonroadsformaintenanceofribbondevelopmentrules.

Resolution

Undergovernmentresolutiondt.17‐7‐80directionshavebeenissuedformaintenanceofribbondevelopmentrulesandforpreventionofitsviolation.Undercircularof2‐2‐81andthatofR&Bdepartmentdt.27‐2‐81instructionshavebeenissuedforeffectiveimplementationofitin the state. It is very important that ribbon development rules are implemented strictly andencroachment at various place may be prevented and removed immediately when comes tonotice.Aftercarefulconsiderationonthisithasbeendecidedtotakenecessarystepsasunderfortakingimmediateactionsforclearingencroachmentdoneonpublicroads/highways/otherroads.

1. Mamlatdar,citysurveysuperintendentandexecutiveengineerorhisrepresentativeofR& B department together shall have personal visit of places of encroachment on firstTuesdayoranydefinitedayofeachmonthandshalltakeactiontoremoveimmediatelyfromplaceofencroachment.

2. Vehicles and labourers will be provided by executive engineer for removal ofencroachment.

3. Forpolicehelp in above saidproceedingsDistrictpoliceofficer shallprovide squadofoneconstableandfourpoliceconstablesineachtalukaforbandobast.

4. Report on this shall have to be submitted to Collector regularly. In order to see thataboveproceedingsareundertakenregularlyineachdistrict,Collectorsarerequestedtogiveattentiontoitandtoseethatreportonitisregularlysubmittedtohim.

Aboutstandardsonby‐pass/diversionRibbonDevelopmentRules.

Resolutionno.JPV‐1084‐40‐58‐Kdt.5‐9‐84.

(1) Underresolutiondt.17‐7‐90showninpreambledetailedinstructionshavebeenissuedformaintenanceofribbondevelopmentrulesandpreventingviolationofit.Ithasbeenprovided under para 1(b) of it that for bye‐pass‐diversion on any category of roadbuildinglineshallbekeptatminimum100metresfromcentrallineofroad.Thismatterwillbereviewedonsubmission madetoGovernmentandGovernmenthassodecidedthatseparatestandardshouldnotbekeptforbye‐passordiversions,standardofribbondevelopment should be applied to respective bye‐pass/diversion of the category towhichbye‐pass/diversionbelongs.

2. Therefore instruction of para 1(b) of resolution of dt. 17‐7‐80 shown in preamble ishereby cancelled. The definition of bye‐pass/diversion is given in para 3(f) of thisresolutionisgivenbelow:

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Bye‐pass/diversionmeansroadnewlyconstructedoutofeveryvillagesite,townandcityandstandardofribbondevelopmentwillapplytotheconstructionsofsuchbye‐passordiversiondoneaspercategoryofroad.

Where more time will be taken to pass in starting construction of byepass/Diversionbutifroadlineofbyepass/diversionisfixed,ribbondevelopmentruleswillapplytosuchroadlinesalso.Inordertoimplementthisstrictlyitshouldbebroughttothenoticeofallcompetentofficersandsubordinateofficers.

About other constructionworks relating to factory etc. ribbonDevelopmentRules, Dt.17‐7‐80.

Circular no.JDN‐2683‐3014K dt. 3‐12‐83 ‘The detailed instructions have beenissuedunderResolutiondt. 17‐7‐80 formaintenanceof ribbondevelopment rulesandforpreventingviolating of these rules.Accordingly all constructionworksof generallyfactory,largegodowns,cinema,hotel,hospitalorareaofnearlytrafficaretobekeptoutof ribbon development. Alongwith such constructions allied constructions are carriedoutlikeofficebuilding,staffquarters,sanitaryblocksetc.Thereisnoclarificationaboutwhichstandardshouldbemadeapplicabletosuchalliedworksithascametothenoticeofgovt.thatdifferentstandardsareadopted.

Aimofframingribbondevelopmentrulesistomaketheproblemoffuturetrafficmovement easy asmuchas possible.Governmenthasdecided to grantpermission forconstructingsuchalliedconstructionskeepingoutofribbondevelopment.

Competentofficers/surveyengineersofR&Bdepartmentshouldseethataboveinstructionsareimplementedstrictlyandapproval/opinionmaybegivenlookingtoit.

Hon. Gujarat High Court has held that they are no legal authority on ribbondevelopmentrules.Inspl.C.A.No.139/1976dt.21‐12‐78.Hon.HighCourthasheldthat“in other words a public officer must be able to point his finger to some specificprovision of law or authority under law. (20 G.L.R. 766). Based on these rulesgovernment has enacted High way Act, 1982 the proposal of which is pending withseniorcommittee.Initthereisprovisionofpublishingnotificationtofixstandardwidthofhighwayandcallforobjections.

Resolutionno.JPV‐1083‐40‐(117)Kdt.20‐10‐83aboutrelaxationinconstructionofsalestaxcheckpostprovidessuchrelaxationthat(1)constructionofbuildingshouldbedoneout of limitof road land (2) expenditure for extendingwidthof road levelingpart of check post shall be borne by sales tax department, (3) Before makingconstructionofanycheckpost,priorpermissionofchiefengineerofR&Bdepartmentshallhavetobeobtained.AboverelaxationisforroadsotherthanNHWS.ConstructionofcheckpostonNHWshallhavetobeundertakenasperribbondevelopmentrules.

Landstripdevelopmentrules(ribbondevelopmentrules)andconstructionrulesapplytoall landsjoinedlaterinvillagesiteexcepttheoriginal landofvillagesite.Thatmeans in the land so amalgamated in village site current occupants can not havecompleteconstructionandtheyhavetopayfullN.A.rate(letterno.0/1000155/Adt.10‐1‐66).

Governmenthassuggestedthatincaseswhenribbondevelopmentrulescannotbe implemented for want of specific authority that means where permission is notrequiredundersection65theserulescanbeimplementedindirectly.Forexamplewherepermission for construction is given by local body, plan may be approved with the

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conditionthatcompoundwallcannotbekepthigherthan3.5feetinthemarginandthatnocompensationwillbegivenwhenitisrequiredtoberemoved.Collectormayexplainthe farmers not to construct well, farm house etc. in themargin however when theymakesuchconstructiontheymaydenytopayrevenue(Govt.circularno.999/45‐iiidt.22‐3‐49).

Inwhichcaseproposal toeaseribbondevelopmentcanbesubmitted?(Resolu.no.2047/51dt.18‐12‐51).

(1) When govt. has sold land adjoining to road and sale is cancelled, it is not feltpropertorepaytheoccupationpriceandlandisnottobeusedinnearfutureforwideningtheroad.

(2) Constructionsdoneinopenmargininnocentlyandincaseswheregreatlossistobe suffered in removing or demolishing the same if the owner makes legaldeclaration thatwhen govt. desires hewill demolish said constructionwithoutaskingforanycompensationandifhemaynotdoitso,collectorshalldemolishitattheriskandcostofowner.

(3) If the constructions on open marginal land are of municipal purpose for thefacilityofpubliclikemunicipalmarket,petrolpump,busstandorbusshed.Suchconstructionmaynotbedonewillinglybutdone innocentlyand itsownermaymake such legal declaration that whenever he is asked to remove saidconstructionhewillremovewithoutaskingforanycompensationandifhefailstodoso,Collectorshallremoveitatthecostofowner.(Forsuchdeclarationformprescribedbygovt.shouldbeused).

(4) Whenplotissituatedonoldroadandatthattimewithoutknowingthatribbondevelopment rules were not in existence other old building might haveconstructed.

(a) Sizeofplotmaybesuchthatownerwascompelledtokeepopenmarginasperribbondevelopmentruleshewillnotbeallowedtomakeconstructiononitandmakecompleteeconomicaluseofit.

(b) Ifcollector issatisfiedthatifconstructionismadeinthe lineofexistingconstructions speedy traffic will not be affected and sanitation will bemaintained.

In such cases also owner shall have to make legal declaration thatwhenever he is asked to remove the construction he will remove it withoutaskingforanycompensation,andifitisnotdonesocollectorshalldemolishitatthecostofowner.

(5) Whenlandisusedforfactoryanditssubsidiaryworks,likeresidentialbuilding,Cabinetc.areconstructedbetweenbuilding lineandcontrol line(Govt.Resolu.No.6060/49dt.23‐2‐50)

(6) In present position road is sufficiently broad and there is no possibility ofwidening it in near future. But in such cases collector must be ensured andsatisfiedthatifconstructionismadeinpresentconstructionlinespeedytrafficisnottobeadverselyaffected.Insuchcasesalsolegaldeclarationwillberequiredthat when asked to remove such construction it will be removedwithout anycompensation,failingwhichcollectorshallremoveitatthecostofowner.

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(7) Ifribbondevelopmentrulescannotbeimplementedundersection65and48(4)thatmeansitsuseisnotbanned.Theconstructionmaybeforfarmhouseorlandisalienatedland(nowtherearenoalienatedlands)

(8) Whenonlyprovisionalconstructionsaremadeandmaybenominalandremovalof itmay create serious harassment to the former, such as shade of sheets foranimals, small cabinorprovisionalpandal for coveringwaterpumpor electricinstallationarecreated.

(9) CompoundwallasBoundarymarksarecreatedtoseparatetheplotsonroads.

(10) The lands on road are made final in town planning scheme and ribbondevelopmentrulesare irrelevantto it,notchangeinthisschemeisnotdonetoremovethisirrelevantly.

(11) ConstructionsareinonlysomepartofopenmarginandtherearemadebecauseofcrudeToolsofmeasurement.

(12) Such other cases inwhich collector, executive engineer andD.S.P. have agreedthatitisthecasetorelaxribbondevelopmentruleswithorwithoutconditions.

Government has prescribed formof no claimdeclarationmentioned inmatterofrelaxingribbondevelopmentrulesunderresolutionno.PRD/1053dt.9‐3‐54.Onsuchformofagreementofnoclaimdeclaration,properstampdutyisrequiredtobepaid.

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Chapter 18

InquiryunderSection37(2):

TheprovisionofSection37(2)ofGujaratLandRevenuecode1879providesfordisposalof suit filed for right of any property. The Collector should pay adequate attention towardsmattersofSection37(2)asprotectorofGovernmentlands.

Itisexperiencedthatduetosystematicinquirycarriedoutbyofficersauthorisedundersection 37(2) being faulty it causes loss to right and interest of State regarding property.Therefore, related process should be followed after careful study of Section 37(2) of LandRevenue Code, Rule‐29 of Land Revenue Rules, 1972 and the provisions of Government inRevenueDepartmentconsolidatedresolutiondtd.15.6.1992.

ProvisionofSection37(2):

1. IfGovernmentitselforonitsbehalforagainstGovernmentsuitisfiledbyanyoneforanypropertyoranyrightinoronanyproperty,CollectororSurveyOfficermayissuepropernoticeformakinginquiryandthereforepassorderdecidingthesuit,itshallbeconsideredlegal.

2. Ifoneormoreappealsare filedwithinprescribed time limit fromdateoforderoragainstsuchorderifanysuitisfiledinanyCivilCourtforcancellationoforderafteroneyear fromthedateofordermadeby lastappellateauthorityprescribedunderSection204andiftheprayermadeitistheconsistentwithsuchorderitshouldbesetasideandpropernoticeregardingordershouldbeissuedtotheplaintiff.

Procedure

Effectiveness of inquiry under Section 37(2) depends on whether notice is properlyservedornot.Therefore,itisessentialtobemorecarefulinserviceofnotice.

1. BeforemakinginquiryunderSection37,noticeinwritingaboutinquirypurportedtobedone,itstime,placeandsubjectofinquiryshouldbepreparedinprescribedForm'B'.Suchnoticeshouldbearsealandsignatureofissuingofficer.

2. Suchnoticeshouldbeissuedinwriting10daysbeforethedateofinquirysofixed.

3. Suchwrittennoticeshouldbedisplayedonchavdi/choraoranypublicplaceatthevillageorplacewheresuchproperty is situated,oronplaceofproperty forwhichinquiryistobemadeascanbeseen.

4. Suchnoticeshouldbeservedonpersonswhohavefiledsuitandindividuallytoallthosewhohaveinformationandinterestintheproperty.

5. Suchindividualnoticeshouldbeservedassummonsanditshouldbeinduplicate.

6. Itshouldbegivenhandtohandtoapersononwhomitistobeservedandhis/hersignatureorthumbimpressionshouldbeobtainedonduplicatecopyofnotice.

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7. Ifthepersontobeservedwithnoticeisnotavailable,noticeshouldbeaffixedathisdaily place of residence as can be noticed and proceeding in short should be gotmadeaboutitonitsduplicate.

8. Ifpermanentresidenceofpersontowhomnoticeistobeservedisinotherdistrict,notice should be sent to Collector of that district and get the process of servicecompleted. Forthispurposeprocedureshown inSection190ofL.R.Codeshallbefollowedandassuredtohavecompletedtheprocess.

Thus, in a suit aboutproperty filedonbehalf ofGovernmentor filedbyparty/parties,systematicnoticeshouldbeservedonallpartiesandspecialcareshouldbetaken.

InquiryaboutevidencesandprocessoftakingdecisioninproceedingunderSection37(2)

Followingevidencescanbeproducedtoproveanylandorpropertytobehis,and it isinevitabletogointodeepaboutlegalityofproofs:‐

1. Satisfactoryevidenceorproofastohowthesaidlandorpropertyisobtained.

2. Ofhavingcontinuouspossession/occupationof60yearsonsuchlandorproperty.

3. If60yearsarenotcompletedbutevidenceshowingproofofpossession.

4. Ifplaintiff'ssuitisofadversepossession.

5. Ifconstantpossessionof60yearsisnotthere,suitofownershipisfiledonthebasisof possession, itmay be seen that ofwhich nature the possession is. It is not thepossession when only land is used for independent possession evidence ofindependentpossessionshouldbethere.

6. Inasuitofprivateperson'spossession,strongproofofrightshouldbethereonpartof Government. When plaintiff can prove that he has possession of 60 years, it isresponsibilityofGovernmenttoprovewhetheritissoornot.Duringinquiry,ifitisprovedthat30yearsagosuchdisputedlandwasinpossessionofGovernmentsuitofplaintiffwillnotbetenable.

7. ItisimpliedinthissectionthatentirelandisGovernmentlandtherefore,burdenofprovinganyrightinthelandshallbeonpartofplaintiff.Allburdenofproofisontheplaintiff.

8. BothcasesofdisputeofownershipunderSection37(2)andencroachmentof landshouldbeseparated.

9. Inquiry under Section 37(2) should be undertaken and if it is decided that it isGovernmentland,caseofencroachmentshouldseparated,heardanddecided.Thus,thoughboththeprocessisrelatedproceedingscanbedoneseparately.

10. Claim about occupation of rights of easement cannot be inquired under Section37(2).

11. In case of inquiring landsunder tenure, inquiry about underwhichkindof tenurelandwasheld,whetherlandholderhadrightofownershiporonlyrightofobtainingrevenue. In case of dispute about acquisition if there is no special provision inTenureAbolitionActsuchinquiryunderSection37(2)canbedone.

12. Further,theissueastowhateffectonrightofholdinglandoftenureabolitionwouldbethereasperprovisionsofActshouldalsobeinquired.

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13. UnderdifferenttenureActsofGujarat,twokindsofagriculturallandsareacquiredinGovernment.

(i) Wasteland,

(ii) Landkeptuncultivatedformorethan3years.

14. InquiryunderSection37(2)canbeundertakenonanylandinpeacefulpossessionofanyone. Whenclaim forsuchpropertyor its right ismadebyGovernmentoranyoneagainstState,inquirycanbeheldunderthissection.

15. In case of dispute if any third person is interested or his right is affected, whiledecidingappeal, ifheapplies tobetheparty,heshouldbegivenanopportunityofhearing.

16. As this inquiry under Section 37(2) is to be done as formal inquiry, GovernmentPleadercanbesummonedtomakerepresentationonbehalfofGovernmentas it islikecivilproceedings.

17. WheninquiryunderSection37(2)isdoneonpartofGovernment,thoroughstudyofallkindsofrevenueevidence‐proofsshouldbemadeandverified.Inclaimofprivateperson,evidenceproducedshouldbeverifiedwithrevenuerecord.

18. Thus, in the inquirydecisionshouldbe takenasprovidedunderActandrulesandafterverificationofrecord.

19. OrdermadeunderSection37(2)shouldbeintimatedproperlybecausefailingtodoso,suitinCivilCourtwillnotbetenable.

20. WrittenNoticeofOrderunderSection37(2)shouldbeservedinform'A'asshowninRule29ofLandRevenueRules,1972. While starting inquiryunderSection37(2),order shouldbe intimated in themannerof serviceof notice. Such service canbedonebyRPAD,HandtoHand,andbyaffixingonpropertyformally.

InstructionsissuedoninquiryprocessunderSection37(2)shouldbestrictlyfollowedbyRevenueDepartment.

ProvisionsofConsolidatedCircularofRevenueDepartmentNo.LNI‐1087‐3807‐Lof15‐6‐1992aboutinquiryonveracityofclaimunderSection37(2)ofL.R.Act:‐

1. IncaseofinquiryonveracityofclaimunderSection37(2)ofL.R.Act,thisCircularisissued after addition, alteration and after consolidating all orders. Therefore,proceedingsshouldbedoneaccordingtothisCircular.

2. Mamlatdarsappointedundersection12ofL.R.ActandMahalkarisundersection13of L.R. Act in their name and by virtue of post and Prant Officers are obtained toundertakesuchinquiryunderSection37(2)asdetailedbelow:

(A) MamlatdarandAllvillagesundertheirjurisdictionMahalkari(exceptNagarPanchayat,Nagarpalika,MunicipalCorporationarea,talukaanddistrictheadquarters).

(B) Prant Officers Nagar Panchayat, Nagarpalika, Municipal Corporation areaandvillageofTalukaandDistrictheadquarters.

3. WhenthedecisioninsuchinquiryofveracityofclaimunderSection37(2)ofL.R.ActistakenagainstGovernment,suchdecisionsshouldbereviewedbyHigherOfficers,andincaseswheredecisionistakeninfavourofGovernment,appealsarefiledandon the basis of orders of Subordinate officers are entered in revenue record and

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owneroflandobtainsloanonsecurityofland.Insuchcases,whendecisionistakenlateroninfavourofGovernmentinrevieworappealInstitutiongivingcreditisputintodifficulty.Inordertopreventthissituation,whendecisionunderinquiryunderSection 37(2) is taken against Government, case should be taken under reviewbylastofficerasperthiscircularkeepingtimelimitofreviewandappeal inview,andthennameofsuchpersonshouldbeenteredinrevenuerecord.

4. As indicated in Gujarat High Court rulings and decision of Revenue Tribunal onreviewapplicationifthirdpersonmaynotbeapartyonanysideinappealbutifheisinterestedinmatterofdisputeorhisinterestistobeaffectedheshouldbegivenanopportunity of hearing if he applies to be the party at the time of decidingapplication/appeal. When such cases arise, necessary action should be takenkeepingsuchrulingsinmind.

HighCourtRulings GujaratLawReporter

1. RamjibhaiUkabhaiParmar Vol.I,pageNo.53 V/s ManilalParsotambhai

2. PunjabhaiDahyabhaiPatel Vol.6,PageNo.849 V/s JayantilalManilalShah&others

5. As per amendmentmade in Section 12 of L. R. Act, ordermade byMamlatdar ororder is subject to chapter‐13ofL.R.Code, appeal canbe filed toDeputyCollectoragainstsuchdecisionsorordersmadeininquiryunderSection37(2)ofL.R.Act.

6. At the endof inquiry under Section 37(2) of L. R.Act ifMamlatdar takes decisionagainstinterestofGovernment,heshouldimmediatelysendthecasepapers&copyof order to PrantOfficer. PrantOfficerwill review thematter in detail looking toright/interest of Government, make recommendation to take it revision underSection211ofL.R.ActandifheagreeswithdecisionofMamlatdar,heshouldsendthe casepapers to district Collectorwithin7 days from thedateof receipt of caseshowing reasons. If Collector feels it proper to take the case in revision, he shallundertakesystematicproceedings,makeformalorder.ButifagreeswithdecisionofMamlatdar,PrantOfficer,heshouldshowthereasonsandreturnthecase.

7. WhenAssistantorDeputyCollectornotinchargeoftalukahasdecidedclaimagainstGovernmentunderSection37(2)ofL.R.Act, he should immediatelysend thecasepapersandcopyofhisordertotheCollectorwhowillgothroughthecasepapersanddecidewhetherdisputeshouldbefiledbeforeRevenueTribunalornotwithin7daysofdateofreceipt. Ifhe fills itproperlyto file itbeforeRevenueTribunal (R.T.),heshouldimmediatelysendthecasepaperstoGovernmentPleaderforfilingitbeforeR.T.andifCollectordoesnotfeelitso,heshouldsubmitthepaperstoGovernmentwithin7days.

8. WhenAssistantorDeputyCollectorinchargeoftalukahasdecidedthecaseagainstGovernment,theRevenueTribunalhasnopowerstodecidethedisputeagainsttheirdecision.Insuchcases,theproceedingsshouldbeundertakenasshowninchapter‐13ofL.R.Code.IfthedecisionofDeputy/AssistantCollectorisagainstGovernmentunder Section 37(2) of L. R. Act, he should immediately send the case papers andcopy of his decision to Collector, who will, if feels it proper to take the case inrevision, undertake systematic proceedings and shall pass the orders. But if he

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agreeswith the order of Prant Officer, he shall submit the papers to Governmentwithin7daysofitsreceiptshowingreasonsforit.

9. If survey mamlatdar has decided case under Section 37(2) of L. R. Act againstGovernment,sinceRevenueTribunalhasnopowerstohearsuchdisputeortakeitinrevision,proceedingsas shownunderchapter‐13ofLandRevenueCodeshouldbetaken. Survey Mamlatdar may be under control of Collector or SettlementCommissionerandDirectorofLandRecords.

A. IfsurveyMamlatdarhasdecidedcaseunderSection37(2)ofL.R.ActagainstGovernmentandhemaybeinequalcadreofMamlatdars,theproceedingsasshowninpara‐6ofthisCircularshouldbedoneandifheisOfficerofhighercategory,theproceedingsasshowninpara‐8ofthisCircularshouldbedone.

B. IfthesurveyMamlatdarhasdecidedthecaseunderSection37(2)ofL.R.ActagainstGovernment,heshouldimmediatelysendthecasepaperswithcopyofdecisiontoSettlementCommissionerandDirectorofLandRecordswhoiffelt it proper to take the case in revision, shall carry out systematicproceedingsandpassordersinthematter.Butwhenhedoesnotagreewithdecision of survey Mamlatdar, he will submit the papers to Governmentwithin7daysofitsreceipt.

10. In cases inwhichRevenueTribunalhas nopowers to take thedispute in revision,GovernmentinRevenueDepartmenthaspowerstotakeitinrevision.

11. AttheendofinquiryunderSection37(2)ofL.R.Actorappealisfiledagainstsuchdecision of subordinate officers or case is taken in revision and if Collector orSettlementCommissionerandDirectorofLandRecordshimselfhasgivendecisionagainstGovernment,hewilldecidewhetheritshouldberevisedorsetasideorfileappealbeforeRevenueTribunal,HighCourt or anyotherproper court andsubmitthepapersincludingcopyofdecisiontoGovernmentwithin7days.

12. IfsuitagainstordermadeininquiryunderSection37(2)inCivilCourtafteroneyear,CivilCourtwillsetasidethesuit.Incaseofsuithavingfiledwithintimelimit,periodfor filing appeal shall be 1 year. Authorised Officer should intimate the decisionunderSection37(2) inpropermanner, failingwhichCivilCourtwilladmit thesuitandinthatcase,Governmentwillbeputtoloss.Therefore,propervigilanceshouldbekepttoseethatnodefaultwouldremainduringinquirymadeunderSection37(2)keepinginviewthelaw/rules/resolutions.

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Chapter 19

EncroachmentsonGovernmentLand(1) UnauthorisedAgriculturalorNon‐AgriculturalEncroachmentsonGovernmentlandslike

‐(1)RuralAreas,(2)Gamtallands,(3)Urbanareas,(4)CitySurveyAreas,(5)GaucharAreasetc.isincreasingdaybyday,itisindispensableforthepurposeofpreservationofGovernmentpropertytoimmediatelyremoveencroachmentsandtopreventthemalso.Inthisregard,theGovernmentbyitRevenueDepartment'sCircularNo.ENC‐1084‐4198‐L,dtd.18‐1‐1985hasdecidedtheentireresponsibilityoftheconcernedFieldOfficertoremovesuchencroachments.

(2) TheresponsibilitiesoftheFieldOfficerstoremoveencroachmentsonsuchlandsareasfollows:‐

(i) Under Section‐61 of the Land Revenue Rules, the Mamlatdar should removeencroachmentsfromtheGovernmentwastelandsintheruralareas;

(ii) TheMamlatdar should remove encroachments from the newly decided gamtallands and theTalukaDevelopmentOfficer should removeencroachments fromtheoldgamtallands.

(iii) The Chief Officer of the Municipality should remove encroachments from theareasoftheMunicipal/UrbanlandsconsideringtheprovisionsofSection‐185oftheGujaratMunicipalitiesAct,1963.

(iv) The concerned City Survey Superintendent should remove encroachments likelari‐gallasonroadsfromthelandsofCitySurveyareas.

(v) The Taluka Development Officer should remove encroachments from thegaucharlandsorfromthelandsacquiredbythegrampanchayatconsideringtheprovisionsofSection‐105oftheGujaratPanchayatAct,1993.

(3) Suchencroachmentsareof two types ‐ (i)Agriculturaland(2)Non‐agricultural. Non‐agriculturalencroachmentsinclude‐(1)Residential,(2)Commercial,(3)Industrial,(4)Educationaland(5)Sakhavatitypes.

TheprovisionhasbeenmadetopenaliseforunauthorisedpossessionoflandinSection‐61oftheLandRevenueAct. Inwhich,provisionsof(1)takingassessment(2)Penalty,(3)Todriveawayandtodestroycrophavebeenmade. TheaspectstoremovepeoplefromGovernment landshavebeenresolvedbriefly inSection48(4),61,66and79anditsprocedureinSection‐202.

(1) AgriculturalEncroachment:

(1) AkariLand;‐ Insuchlands,penaltyshouldbechargedforAkaroffullnumberof agriculture and penalty of Rs. 5 or 10 fold of Akar, whichever is more anddriving away a person who does encroachment and if there is a crop in suchlands, it should be taken and Akar should be charged for the full year onthewholelandandnotonlyforthelandencroachedfromwhereitisencroachedandotherapplicabletaxesshouldalsoberecovered.

(2) Non‐AkariLand:‐Iftheakarofthelandisnotdecided,thenpenaltyshouldbechargedconsideringtheAkarasdecidedforotherlandsofthesamevillageareaandthepenaltywillbethesameforthisAkariland.

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(3) Non‐AgriculturalLand:‐100foldfornon‐agriculturalandAkarconsideringtheexisting non‐agricultural Akar rates of the village, proportionately to theencroachedland.Disputedconstructionanddrivingawayfromtheland.

Now, such non‐agricultural Akar should be charged from the date of theconstruction. If there is encroachment for any part of the year, then theAkarshould be charged for the full year and other applicable taxes should also becharged.

(4) Proceduretoremoveencroachments:‐

1. The competent officers are carrying out the work of encroachmentsremoval;and

2. They have to identify new encroachments also, so, whether they arecarrying out suchworks satisfactorily or not? The Prant Officers aresupervisingoverthistaskonlyfortheirsub‐divisions.

3. ProposalshouldbesenttotheCollectortotakesuitableactionagainstcareless and inefficient competent officers with a strict warning toimprove their performance after its review as decided in their officialmonthlymeetingoftheRevenueOfficers.

(5) As per the instructions given by the Revenue Department's Circular No. LNC‐3978‐1978‐A,dtd. 13‐10‐78/6‐12‐78 that eachPrantOfficerhas towatchoverthe maintenance of the latest register, showing details of such Governmentsurvey numbers situated in their respective urban areas in the everyMamlatdar'sofficeatthetalukaheadquartersofeveryurbanareainaprescribedform of schedule 'A' of this Circular with a view to preserving latest recordsaboutGovernmentlandsofurbanareasandcometoimmediatenoticeabouttheencroachmentontheGovernmentlandsoftheurbanareasoftheirsub‐division.Moreover, to verify the Government numbers as per prescribed rules by thecompetentofficersasmentionedbelowoftheGovernmentnumbersmentionedintheRegisterandifthere isencroachment, itshouldbe immediatelyremovedbyinstructingtheirsubordinateofficers.

1. CircleOfficer : 10surveyNos.permonth;butall SurveyNos.shouldbeverifiedwithin6months.

2. Mamlatdar : 5SurveyNos.permonth.

3. Dy.Collector/PrantOfficer. : 5SurveyNos.permonth.

Atthetimeoffield/villagevisit,itshouldbeverifiedwhetheraregisterinaprescribedmannerismaintainedornot.

1. SeparateregistersforgamtalencroachmentsandencroachmentsonGovernment landsshouldbementioned.

2. Toreviewlegalproceduretoremovesuchencroachmentssurveynumberwise.

3. Encroachments on lands selected for Government purpose, should be removed onprioritybasis.

TomaintainGovernmentlandsandpreventunauthorisedencroachmentsonit,instructionshave been given by the A.G., Audit team during inspection of certain offices vide RevenueDepartments Circular No. ENC‐102003‐MLA‐14‐L, dtd. 26‐2‐2004. The valuable GovernmentpropertiesarenotbeingmaintainedbytheRevenueofficersandthedetailsaboutencroachmentson

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Government lands in urban as well as rural areas are not available in the offices of theCollector/Prant officer or Mamlatdar and D.D.Os./T.D.Os. Moreover, no details are on handregardingtheactionstakentoremoveencroachmentsandasaresult,LegislativeCommitteesandelectedrepresentativesofthepeopleareresponsibletoreply.Consideringthissituation,awarenessshouldbemaintainedandprescribedregistershouldalsobemaintainedandreviewedasdecidedbytheCirculardtd.26‐2‐2004andactionsshouldbetakentoremovesuchencroachments.

(6) AspertheinstructionsgivenbytheRevenueDepartment'sG.R.No. JPV‐1083‐UO‐81‐K,dtd. 20‐6‐1983, generally encroachments are created on the cross‐roads forrefreshmentsbreaching theruleson theN.H./S.H.andotherroads,andtheyshouldberemoved immediately. So, such encroachments should be removed immediately byvisitingsuchplacesbythesquadsontheprescribeddatespermonth,constitutedbytheChief Officer of the Municipality, Ex. Engineer or his representative, City SurveySuperintendent, Mamlatdar etc. at each taluka Head Quarter in sub‐division of PrantOfficer. If in certain cases, police help is required, it should be taken and suchencroachmentsshouldberemovedatonce.

(7) TheMamlatdarhas to removeencroachmentson theGovernmentwaste landscomingwithintherevenuelimitsoftheconcernedkasbaofaMunicipalityundertheprovisionsof Section61of theLandRevenueAct, and the concernedCity Survey SuperintendenthastoremovesuchencroachmentssituatedintheCitySurveyareasunderSection‐202of the Land Revenue Act by issuing notice in this regard, and the Encroachment Cellshould remove such encroachments in the Municipality limits. Whenever the PrantOfficerisrequiredforthispurpose,theyshouldprovidepoliceoranyotherhelp.

(8) Someanti‐socialelementsarecollectinginstallmentsassaleorrent from unauthorisedoccupantsofGovernmentlandsinthedevelopingcities. ThishascometothenoticeoftheGovernment. Collectorshavebeen entrusted to initiate "PASA"procedurebesidesCriminalprocedureagainst themholdingresponsibleandconfidential inquiry forsuchactivity by Revenue Department's Circular No. ENC‐102001‐4379‐L, dtd. 14‐12‐2001and thePrantOfficerhas to submit report to theCollector for such illegalactivities intheirrespectivesub‐divisions.

(9) ManyencroachmentsonGovernmentlandsaretemporarilybeingremovedinaformofcampaign. But, thereafter,openlandisnotpreserved. So,concernedRevenueOfficersshouldbeheldresponsibletopreservethisopenland. TheGovernmenthasinstructedtheCollectorsbyRevenueDepartment'sCircularNo.ADJ‐102002‐1667‐L(Part‐II),dtd.16‐10‐2004 and the Prant Officers have to implement this in their respective sub‐divisionsthroughtheirsubordinateofficers.

(10) Regarding regularisation of encroachments on Government lands, it shouldbeimplementedasperthe instructionsgivenbytheGRof RevenueDepartmentdtd.8‐1‐1980.

Butithascometothenoticethatwithouteffectiveimplementationoflegalprovisionstoremoveencroachments,proposals toregularisethesamearebeingsent,which isveryseriousandunfairmatter.

Inthisregard,theDivisionBenchoftheHon'bleGujaratHighCourthastaken"SuoMoto"cognizanceinLPANo.449/2005inSpl.C.A.No.603/2005.

In the meanwhile, the Government of Gujarat and all local bodies (Nagarpalikas,MunicipalCorporationsandPanchayats)arerestrainedfromalienatingpublicpropertiestotheencroachers.

TofollowtheordersofHon'bleGujaratHighCourt,alltheCollectorshavebeeninformedtoimplementitbyRevenueDepartment'sD.O.letterNo.SCA/182005/Court:38/L,dtd.19‐10‐2005.

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Chapter 20Provisionregardinggamtal&simtal&Vada

Current rules have been formulated as "Vada Code" about gamtal and simtal vada bycancelling previous GR of Revenue Department. Rules are under implementation by GR No.VDL‐1079‐31448‐K,dtd.25‐4‐1980, inwhich,detailed informationaboutVada landshasbeengiven. "Vada"means anopen land,which isused for agricultural tools,Animal shed, keepinggrass etc.,which is situated closest to home in gamtal. It is beingmentioned as simtal Vadaland".Generally,Vadasareoftwotypes‐(1)Ruralarea,(2)UrbanArea.

VadaStatement:‐

Village‐wiseVadaStatementhastobemaintainedforVadassituatedinRuralandurbanareas. In which details like name of the owner of vada land, area, border, present use,possessionofland,owner'soccupationaretobementioned.CountersignatureoftheSarpanchistobetakenfortheattestationofthedetails.

ProcedureregardingVadalandsofRuralAreas:‐

Ownerof theopenvada land inRuralAreascanuseopenvada lands. ProvisonshavebeenmadetogetrightsbypayingchangestoGovernmentat followingratesbytheownerfornon‐agriculturaluse,whoownscompletepossessionofthislandandsalerights:‐

Population PriceperSq.mtr.Rs.Ps.

Villagesupto1000population 0‐30perSq.mtr.Villagesupto2000population 0‐ 40perSq.mtr.Villagesupto4000population 0‐ 55perSq.mtr.Villagesupto6000population 0‐65perSq.mtr.Villagesupto8000population 0‐80perSq.mtr.Villagesupto10000population 0‐90perSq.mtr.

SimtalVada:‐

SimtalVada land can'tbeutilisedat theabove ratesofVada landbut it canbeutilisedat theprevailing conditions. If such lands are situated nearest to gamtal and convenient to extendgamtal,thenitistobenamedfirstingamtalandpossessionrightcanbegotatprescribedVadaland standards. For Simtal Vada, if there is a demand for new land, then consideringrequirement of a person,who demands and the availability of land, it can be given upto 400metersonleaseassessingrentsimilartoagriculturalakar,frommostwasteland.MamlatdarofaGramPanchayatandPrantOfficerinNagarPanchayatareempoweredforthis.

VadasofUrbanAreas:‐ Theownerhastopurchasevadasofurbanareascompulsorilyupto31‐12‐71inwhich,concessionhasbeengiventoSCs&STsatRs.6perSq.mtr.or25%ofmarketrate, whichever is less. The Urban Vada lands, which are not possessed by anybody, theGovernmenthastodisposeofsuchlandsbyauction. TheMarketpriceofpossessionrightwillbedecidedbytheDy.TownPlanner.

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Important Note :‐ The Collectors should take care of instructions of othe RevenueDepartment'sG.R.No.VDL‐2695‐MLA‐7‐K,dtd.1‐6‐99regardingtoregularisevadasofgamtalandSimtal.

As per the above instructions, it has been resolved to complete the entire procedurebefore30‐10‐99byissuingnoticestothelegalownersofvadasregisteredinthevadaregisterfrom time to time about vada codes. This term has not been extended. So, only the entireprocedure completed within 30‐10‐99, will be considered for this purpose as per aboveinstructions.

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Chapter 21BhoodanLand

As per the provisions made in rates of the Saurashtra Bhoodan Yojana Act, 1953 and Rules,1954,thelandgotinBhoodanwillbecultivatedbyownself.Thislandisnottobesoldorgiveninsharing/nottobekeptaswaste.Forbreachofconditionofsuchlands,landsareacquiredbythe government. As per section 88A of the Tenancy Act, no provisions of Tenancy Act areapplicable to the lands transferred by him or to the Bhoodan Committee. Thus, specialimportanceisgiventothelandsofBhoodanunderthisAct.So,theCollectorshouldtakecareofanymischieformeddlinginthematteroflandsreceivedinBhoodanintheRevenuerecords. However,ithascometothenoticeofthegovernmentthatillegalordersarebeingissuedto give non‐agricultural permission by transferring the Bhoodan lands into old tenure byoverrulingthepowers,whichisagainstlaw.So,thefollowinginstructionsshouldbetakenintonotice:‐

AsthechangeofpurposeofthelandsofBhoodanisnotgrantedinlaw,thequestiontoremoverestrictionsofnewconditions/P.S.P.doesnotarise.

Followingprovisions shouldbe implementedof theCircularNo.BHDN‐142003‐420‐K,dt.6‐1‐2004oftheRevenueDepartmentofthegovernment.

1. Thepersongettingindonation,thelandofBhoodan,possessesalltherightsonthislandgotbythepersonwhogivesdonation,i.e.;ifthelandofdonatingpersonisoriginallyofnewandundividedcondition,thenthesamelimitedrightsarepossessedbyapersongettingthedonationandifthelandofdonatingpersonisofoldconditionthenthepersonreceiving donationwill getthelandwithfullrights. 2. ThelandisgivenontheconditionthatthelanddonatedinBhoodanistobecultivatedbyownself.Itisnottobesoldinpartnershiporundergivenforcultivationtoothers,alsoshouldbeleftaswaste.3. If the person receiving the donated land is not cultivating it by his own self, the

procedurecanbedoneforthislandprimarilyaspertheprocedurebeingdoneaccordingto the law regarding the land of any Land holder. It means that if it is proved thatanotherperson is cultivating this landby tenancy rights, then theyhave the rights forpossessionofthisland.

4. Thosewhohavegot the land indonation,andhavemigrated tootherplaceby leavingthatland,theoriginaldonorhasnorightsonsuch land. Afterallsuchlandcanbeownedbythegovernmenttreatingitasnon‐hereditaryanditcanbeproperlydisposedof.Ifsuchlandisinpossessionofunauthorisedperson,thenitshouldbeenteredundergovernmentheadtoleaveitspossessionandtoinquireforit.5. As clarified in rules under Saurashtra Act, land is given in donation to the landlesspersonsbytheBhoodanCommitteeforlivelihoodbycultivatingthelandbyoneself.So,noanyotherpersoncanusesuch lands. If it is found togivesuch landson lease inSaurashtraarea,thenthereisaprovisionforprocedureundertheleaseProhibitoryAct.ProcedurecanbedoneundertheTenancyActintheremainingareasof theState.

6. There should be words like "Land received by donation" or "Bhoodan‐ land" on the top of Villaged FormNo. 7/12 of land received in Bhoodan. Thequestiondoesnot arise to deletewords like "New andUndividedPowerType" as thelandofBhoodancannotbesold.

Asshownabove,thereisaselfcultivationonthelandownedbyBhoodan.Itcanbeusedforotherpurposesbygettingapprovalofthegovernmentbeforeusingforotherpurposes.

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Chapter 22

Disposalofgovt.wastelandforagriculturalpurpose

The government has revealed policy of allotment of government waste land foragriculturalpurposeunderGRR.D.No.LND‐3960‐ADt.1‐3‐60andaccordinglygovt.wastelandwas allotted for agricultural purposes. In order to remove difficulties experienced and forrationalizationof itdetailedguidelinesandprocedurewereprescribedunderGRRDNo. JMN‐3988‐3290‐(A) dt. 15‐2‐89. Thereafter amendmentsweremade from time to time and finallytheseresolutionswereconsolidatedinoneresolutionNo.JMN‐3920‐3‐454‐(1)ADt.1‐11‐2003Instructionswereissuedfordisposalofgovt.wastelandforagriculturalpurpose.Actionshouldbe taken by following it and other provisions consistent with it. This procedure is as underwhich is to be brought to your notice. Provisions of original GR Dt. 1‐3‐1960 for disposal ofgovernmentwastelandarereproducedasunderwhichwillbeusefulforstudy.

G.R.No.LND.3960‐Al,dated1stMarch,1960

WasteLands

Disposalof__

Disposal of Government waste lands is governed by the order issued in GovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartment,No.LND.3953‐V‐B,dated20thAugust1954,asamendedfromtimetotime.Inpractice,however,permanentdisposalhasnottakenplaceonanylargescaleonaccountofthefollowingfourbans:

1. BanonaccountofLandUtilizationSurveyScheme.

2. Ban on account of schemes for rehabilitation of persons affected by certainirrigationandpowerprojects.

3. Banonaccountofforestsettlement.

4. Banonaccountofafforestationschemes including thescheme forchecking thespreadofRunnofKutch.

GovernmenthasnowdecidedthatexceptinrespectofbanatSerialNo.2,allotherbansshouldberemovedandpermanentdisposalofGovernmentwastelandsincludingthoseleasedoutfromtimetotimeshouldbeundertakenaccordingtotheordercontainedinthisresolutionandthememorandumof instructionsaccompanyingtheGovernmentResolution.Theseorderssupersede all existing orders regulating permanent disposal of Government wastelands forcultivation.Theseorders,however,willnotapplytodistrictstowhichthebanmentionedatitemNo.2applies.

2. Lands to which these orders will apply: All collectors should prepare a list ofGovernmentwastelandswhichcouldbepermanentlydisposedof.Thisshouldbedonein accordance with the instructions printed as an accompaniment to this resolution.TheseorderswillapplytoalllandsincludedintheFinalListreferredtoinparagraph1oftheinstructionsmentionedabove.

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3. Except fragments and lands of awkward shape, all other Government waste landsincluded in the Final List shall, subject to the provisions of paragraph 11 below, bedisposedofaccordingtotheprioritieslaiddowninparagraphs3(a)and3(b)andsubjecttotheconditionsmentionedinparagraph4below.

3(a) PrioritiesforgrantoflandsinareasotherthanScheduledareas‐

(i) ExistingEksalilesseesofGovernmentwastelandsincludingco‐operativesocietieswhohave cultivated these lands for a continuousperiodof three yearsormorepriortotheissueoftheseorders.

(ii) Agriculturistswhohavebeendeprivedof their landsasaresultofacquisitionofthesamebyGovernmentforapublicpurposeotherthanforirrigationandpowerprojects in respect of which separate schemes for rehabilitation of personsaffectedbysuchprojectshavebeenframed,providedtheacquisitionhasreducedhisholdingtolessthananeconomicholding.

(iii) Co‐operativeJointFarmingSocietyofBackwardClasscultivators;

(iv) Co‐operativeFarmingSocietyofBackwardClasscultivators;

(v) Co‐operativeJointFarmingSocietyoflandlesspersons;

(vi) Members of Backward Classeswho hold no land or land less than an economicholding;

(vii) Persons who have suffered and/or have become destitute on account of theirhavingtakenpartinthevariousmovementsforachievingindependenceandwhohave now no other means of maintenance and who agree to cultivate landspersonally;

(viii) Prohibitionaffectedpersonswhoagreetocultivatethelandpersonally;

(ix) Ex‐servicemenwhoreallyneedagriculturallandsformaintenanceoftheirfamilyandwhoagreetocultivatethelandpersonally.

(x) Landless agricultural labourers other than those belonging to the BackwardClasseswhoagreetocultivatethelandspersonally.

3(b) PrioritiesforgrantoflandsintheScheduledareas–

(i) Existing Eksali lesses belonging to Backward Classes including co‐operativesocietiesofsuchpersonswhohavecultivatedtheselandsforacontinuousperiodofthreeyearsormorepriortotheissueoftheseorders;

(ii) Agriculturistswhohavebeendeprivedoftheirlandsasaresultofacquisitionofthe same by Government for a public purpose other than for irrigation andpower projects in respect of which separate schemes for rehabilitation ofpersonsaffectedbysuchprojectshavebeenfarmedprovidedtheacquisitionhasreducedtheirholdingtolessthananeconomicholding;

(iii) Co‐operativejointFarmingSocietyofBackwardClasscultivator;

(iv) Co‐operativeFarmingSocietyofBackwardClasscultivators;

(v) MembersofBackwardClasseswhoholdno landor land less thananeconomicholding;

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(vi) ExistingEksalilesseesnotbelongingtoBackwardClassesincludingco‐operativesocietieswhohavecultivatedtheselandsforacontinuousperiodofthreeyearsormorepriortotheissueoftheseorders;

(vi) ExistingEksalilesseesnotbelongingtoBackwardClassesincludingco‐operativesocietieswhohavecultivatedtheselandsforacontinuousperiodofthreeyearsormorepriortotheissueoftheseorders;

(vii) Co‐operativejointfarmingsocietyoflandlesspersons;

(viii) Personswhohavesufferedand/orbecomedestituteonaccountof theirhavingtakenpart in thevariousmovement forachieving independenceandwhohavenownoothermeansofmaintenanceandwhoagreetocultivatelandspersonally;

(ix) Prohibition‐affectedpersonswhoagreetocultivatelandspersonally.

(x) Ex‐servicemen who really need agricultural lands for maintaining their familyandwhoagreetocultivatethempersonally.

(xi) LandlessagriculturallabourersotherthanthosebelongingtotheBackwardclasswhoagreetocultivatethempersonally.

4. Limitationongrantofland‐

(i) No grant shall bemade in favour of personswho already own land equal to orexceedingoneeconomicholding.

(ii) Nograntinfavourofindividualsshallexceedaneconomicholdingprovidedthatwhere the grant is in favour of person who already owns land less than aneconomicholding,thegrantshallbelimitedtoanareasufficienttobringupthisholdingtoaneconomicholding;

(iii) Limitation in respect of Co‐operative Societies :‐ In respect of grant to the co‐operative societies mentioned in paragraphs 3(a) and 3(b), the extent of landthat canbe granted shouldbedeterminedbymultiplying theunit of economicholdingbythenumberofmembersofsuchsocietyprovidedthatsuchlimitmaybe exceeded if it is necessary to do so to provide a compact block. In no caseshould the limit exceed two economic holdings per member except with thespecialsanctionofGovernment.

(iv) Thepriorities assigned to co‐operative societies referred to inparagraphs3(a)and 3(b) shall apply only if nomember holds lands equal to or exceeding aneconomicholding:

(v) No grant shall bemade in favour of any personwho does not residewithin aradiusoffivemilesofavillageinwhichthelandsaresituatedandinthecaseofco‐operativesociety,ifthemajorityofitsmembersdonotresidewithinaradiusoffivemiles.

(vi) Allgrantsshallbeonnewandimpartiabletenureandthegranteeshallhavetoexecuteanagreementcontainingaconditionthatthelandshallbebroughtundercultivationwithintwoyearsofthegrantandthatthegrantshallbeliabletobecancelledifthelandisleftwasteorneglectedwithoutvalidreasons.

Note : In computing an economic holding, the land already held by a personeitherasanownerortenantorlessesshallbetakenintoaccount.

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5. Disposaloffragmentsandlandofawkwardshape–Land,whichiswastebecauseofitssmallsizeofawkwardshapeorsituationorislessinextentthanthestandardareaundertheBombayPreventionofFragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingsAct,1947,shallbedisposedofto‐

(i) theadjoiningowner,ifthereisonlyonesuchperson;

(ii) the adjoining ownerwho is a co‐operative society, if there aremore than oneadjoiningownersofwhichonlyoneisaco‐operativesociety.

(iii) totheadjoiningownerwhoisamemberoftheBackwardClass,iftherearemorethanoneadjoiningownersoutofwhichnone isaco‐operativesocietybutonlyoneofthemisaBackwardClassowner.

(iv) toaBackwardClassadjoiningownerwhoseholdingisthesmallestinsizeiftherearemorethanoneBackwardClassjoiningownersandco‐operativesocietyisnottheadjoiningowners;

(v) to an owner whose holding is the smallest in size if there aremore than oneadjoining owners and none is a co‐operative society or none is from theBackwardClass.

6. The detailed procedure to be followed for the disposal of lands is contained in theinstructionsappendedtothisresolution.Collectorsshouldensurethattheseinstructionsarefullycompliedwith.

7. Theoccupancypricechargeableinrespectofgrantsmadeunderparagraphs3(a),3(b)and5aboveshallbeasfollow:‐

(i) Incaseofco‐operativesocietiesnil, if thegrant isofvirginsoiland5timestheassessmentifthegrantisofnon‐virginsoil;

(ii)(a)IncaseofgrantinfavourofindividualswhobelongtoBackwardclassesnil,ifthegrantisofvirginsoiland6timestheassessmentifthegrantisofnon‐virginsoil;

(ii)(b) IncaseofgrantsinfavourofpersonsotherthanmembersofBackwardClasses,12timestheassessmentifthegrantisofvirginsoiland24timesifthegrantisofnon‐virginsoil.

8. Instalments:‐Theoccupancypricemaybepaidininstalmentswhichshallnotexceedsixin case of non‐Backward Class cultivators and twelve in case of Backward Classcultivators.

9. Allgranteesshallhavetopay fullassessmentof land,except thanwhenthegrant isofvirginland,noassessmentshallbechargedforthefirstfiveyearsifthegrantisinfavourofco‐operativesocietiesandBackwardClasspersonsandforthefirstthreeyearsincaseofgrantstoothers.

10. Forfeitureof lands :Forbreachofanyof the conditionsof thegrant, the land shallbeliable to forfeiture subject to refundof theamountofoccupancyprice recovered fromthegrantees.Nocompensationshall,however,bepaidforimprovement, ifany,carriedout on the land. Failure to pay the instalments of occupancy price on due date orcontinuous default in payment of assessment maybe treated as a breach invovingforfeiture.

11. Gramdan Villages :‐ These are servant villages which are fully Gramdan villages.GovernmentwastelandsinsuchvillagesshouldbeallottedtotheGramSwarjSahakari

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Sanstha,whichiscontemplatedtobeformedasa farmingaswellasanallpurposeco‐operativesocietyforsuchvillages.

12. Exception:Theseordersshallnotapplyto‐

(a) Bet and Bhatha lands, Kotar lands, Khar lands, Tankbed lands and River bedlandswhosedisposalisregulatedbyspecialorders,and

(b) landsintheDistrictofDangs.

13. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing paragraphs, Collectors mayrecommend special cases to Government for the relaxation of these orders andGovernmentreservesto itself thepowertodothesamehavingregardtothefactsandcircumstancesofeachcases.

INSTRUCTIONSREGARDINGPERMANENTDISPOSALOFGOVERNMENTWASTELANDS

The following instructions are issued for the guidance of Revenue Officers inimplementation ofGovernmentResolutionNo. LND3960‐AI, dated 1stMarch1960, regardingpermanentdisposalofGovernmentwastelands:‐

Before permanent disposal is undertaken, it is necessary to know what lands areavailable for disposal. The collectors should, therefore, prepare a list of lands available fordisposal.Thislistishereafterreferredtoas“TheFinalList”.Itisnecessarytodothistoavoidatthe time of disposal of Government waste lands claims, representations and appeals toGovernment from various parties for the lands proposed to be disposed of. Experience hasrevealed that considerable delay, resulting inwaste of labor, time andmoney, occurs on thisaccount. It istherefore,desirablethatallpossibleclaimsareexaminedbeforehandandaFinalListoflandsavailablefordisposalispreparedbeforetheactualdisposalstarts.

2. TheCollectorsshouldfirsthavealistpreparedofallGovernmentwastelandsavailablein a village. This list will include all Government waste lands including those leased out forcultivationonEksalibasis, landsreservedandlikelytoberequiredtobereservedforapublicpurpose. Thiswill be the provisional list and the Final Listwill be prepared after taking intoaccount‐

(1) theeffectofthevariousbansonpermanentdisposaloflands;

(2) thelandsrequiredforpublicpurposes.

3. Thereare,atpresent,fourkindsofbansonthepermanentdisposalofGovernmentwastelands:

(a) The first is a ban imposedon account of schemes for rehabilitation of personsaffectedbycertainirrigationorpowerprojects.ThisbanappliestothedistrictsofNorthSatara,SouthSatara,Sabarkantha,SanttalukaofPanchmahals,KudalMahalofRatnagiri,Mangaon, Roha andAlibag Talukas of Kolaba andMhasla, Poladpur, Shriwardhan andMurudMahalsofKolabaandtheCollectorsoftheseDistrictswillnotbeinapositiontopreparethelist(FinalList)untilalltheaffectedpersonsarerehabilitated.Inanycase,inrespect of all villages of these districts, there will be no Final List and hence orderscontained in Government ResolutionNo. LND 3960‐AI, dated 1stMarch 1960,will notapply. The collectors should however, finalise, schemes for rehabilitation of theseaffected persons and submit them to Government so that lands not required for suchrehabilitation can be included in the Final List for disposal according to GovernmentResolutionmentionedabove.

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(b) AgeneralbanhasbeenimposedpendingcompletionofLandUtilisationSurvey.This survey has been proceeding very slowly and Government feels that permanentdisposaloftheselandscannotbeheldupanylonger.Governmenthas,therefore,decidedthatwherethesurveyhasbeencompleted,allAandBclasslandsshallbeincludedintheprovisionallist,CandDclasslandsshallnotbeincludedunderthelistunlesstheyhavealso been under cultivation for a period of 3 years ormore and the existing lessee ispreparedtohavethelandpermanentlygrantedtohim.Wherethesurveyhasnottakenplace,alllandswhichareundercultivationforacontinuousperiod3yearsormoreshallbeincludedinthelist.Landsnotsocultivatedshallnotbeincludeduntiltheyhavecomeundercultivationfor3yearsormoreoruntilthesurveyhasclassifiedthem,whicheveris earlier. Landswhich are declared as only fit for afforestation, or grazing under theLandUtilisation survey, shall notbe included in theyhavenotbeenunder continuouscultivationforaperiodof3yearsormore.

(c) AbanonpermanentdisposalhasalsobeenappliedtocertaindistrictsforforestsettlementsandafforesationschemesincludingaschemeforcheckingthespreadoftheRunnofKutch.GovernmenthasdecidedthatpermanentdisposalofGovernmentwastelandsneednotbehelduponthisaccountandthatanearlydecisionastowhichareasshould be reserved for these purposes ;must be taken. Government has, therefore,decided that the followingprocedure shouldbe adopted todecide finallywhichof theGovernmentwastelandsshouldbeearmarkedorthesepurposes.

The Conservators of Forests should prepare a list of compact areaswhich arelikely to be required for afforestation purposes for each district to which the ban onaccount of the scheme for forest settlement and afforestation applies. This list shouldgive full details of the lands such as survey numbers, acreages involved, names ofvillages,etc.andacopyofthislistshallbeforwardedtotheCollector.TheCollectorwillforward the list with his comments to the Commissioner who will make finalrecommendations to Government after taking into account the views of the ChiefConservatorofForest and theRevenueOfficers.TheCollector’s commentwill includehisopinionontheneedforsuchreservationasalsotherelativemeritofrivalclaimssuchasclaimsonsuchlandsforcultivationbylandlesspersonsorclaimsofpublicbodieslikePanchayats for public purposes. The recommendations of the Commissioners will beconsideredbyaCommitteeconsistingofSecretary,RevenueDepartmentandSecretary,AgricultureandForestDepartment.Oncethiscommitteehastakenadecision,landsnotreservedforanysuchafforestationschemeshouldbeincludedintheFinalList.

The procedure will not be followed in districts where no such ban has beenimposed.

4. BeforeadecisionistakentodisposeofpermanentlyallGovernmentwastelands,claimsof local bodies and/or villagers for reservation of lands for pubic purposes should beconsidered. At the same time, Government feels that once disposal starts, the workshouldnotbeheldupbyallsortsclaims.Veryoftenrepresentationsfromrivalgroupsoffactions in village and appeals to Government tend to cause delay in the ultimatedisposal of Government waste lands. Vested interests also interfere with speedyimplementationofGovernmentpolicy.Governmenthas,therefore,decidedthatallsuchclaimsshouldbeexaminedandfinallydisposedofbytheCommissioner.Thefollowingprocedureshouldbefollowed:‐

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TheMamlatdarwhilepreparing theprovisionalof availableGovernmentwastelandswillalsopreparealistoflandsrequiredforpublicpurposesinthevillages.Thesepurposeswillincludedhefollowinginthatorderofpriority:‐

i. Schools,playgrounds,gymnasia ii. Housesites. iii. Burialandcremationgrounds iv. Grazing. v. Cattleshedsandcattlestands vi. Manurepits.

He will consult the Panchayat and the general opinion in the village and send hisrecommendations to the Prant Officer. He will at the same time send a copy of theprovisional list along with his recommendations regarding reservations for publicpurposes to the SocialWelfare Officer. The PrantOfficer after taking into account theviews of the Social Welfare Officer shall submit his recommendations to theCommissioner through the Collector. The Commissioner after considering therecommendationsoftheCollectorandaftergivingdueweighttotheviewsoftheSocialWelfareOfficerdecidefinallywhichofthelandsshallbereservedinthevillageforpublicpurposes.Landssoreservedshallnotbeenteredinthe“List”.Nolandswhichhavebeengiven for cultivationonEksali lease shallbeearmarked foranypublicpurposeandallsuchlandsshallbeincludedinthe“List”.

5. Since theexisting lessees fulfillingcertainconditionswillhave thehighestpriority, theMamlatdar shall while sending the provisional list send a statement in the formcontained inAppendixAtothePrantOfficershowingthenameofexisting lesseesandtheareainacresof lands,eachsurveynumberwhichwillberequiredtobeallottedtohimonapermanentbasis inpursuanceofparagraph4of theGovernmentResolution.TheFinalListwillthusconsistofalllandsincludedintheprovisionallistminusthelandsrequired to be reserved for afforestation schemes, and lands reserved for publicpurposes. Lands required to be granted on a permanent basis to the existing lesseesshall,however,be includedas in the caseof the latter apermanentdisposalhas tobemade.

6. If theexisting lesseehas carriedout improvementsofasubstantialnatureon the landleasedtohim,andisnotunderparagraph4(1)oftheGovernmentResolutionNo.LND‐3960‐A1,dated1stMarch1960,entitledtoretainanyofthelandleasedtohimheshouldbe allowed the option of retaining such leased land on which he has effected suchimprovements,providedhesurrendersanequalareaofhisownland.

7. AssoonastheFinalListisprepared,theCollectorwillsendcopiestotheSocialWelfareOfficer,AssistantRegistrar,PrantOfficerandtheMamlatdar.TheMamlatdarwillpublishitinthevillageandallvillageswithinaradiusoffivemilesasalsoexhibitthesameintheTalukaOffice. A list of reservationsmade for public purposes shall be supplied to theSocialWelfareOfficer, theAssistant Registrar, theDistrictLocalBoardand thevillagePanchayat.AlistofrecommendationsmadeforafforestationschemeswillbesuppliedtotheChiefConservatorofForests,ConservatorofforestandtheDivisionalForestOfficerasalsototheSocialWelfareOfficerandAssistantRegistrar.

8. Procedurefordisposaloflandsincludedinthelist:‐(i)Within3monthsfromthereceiptoftheFinalList,theSocialWelfareOfficerwillsubmithisproposalsforallotmentofthelandsincluded inthe listtothecategoriesofBackwardClasspersonsandco‐operative

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societies of Backward Class persons and landless labourers referred to in paragraphs3(a), 3(b) and 5 of Government Resolution No. LND‐3960‐A1, dated 1st March, 1960.Suchproposalsmaybemadeeitherforanexistingco‐operativesocietyorforasocietytobe formed.Acopyof theproposalshallbesentdirect to thePrantOfficerandanotherwillbesubmittedtotheCollector.Thesocialwelfareofficerswillnot,howevermakeanyproposalforgrantoflandwhichwillberequiredtoberetainedwiththeexistinglessee.

(ii) ThePrantOfficerwillthereafterproceedtodisposeoflandsbyholdingLandKutcherisin as many central villages as possible according to a specified programme fixed inadvance after intima‐ the Social Welfare Officer. In order to ensure that the SocialWelfareOfficer isabletoremainpresentor todeputehisrepresentative it isdesirablethat such programme for all the Prant Officers should be fixed by the Collector at ameetingatwhichtheSocialWelfareOfficerispresent.ThePrantOfficerwillensurethatwidespreadpublicity is given to thisprogrammebypublishing it in all villages, talukaoffice,DistrictCollector’sofficeandinlocalnews‐papersandthatdetailsoflandswhichwillbedisposedofateachKutcheriarepublishedwellinadvanceinalltheneighboringvillages.ApplicationsshouldalsobeinvitedfromtheagriculturistsbeforetheKutcherisareheld. If anypoliticalpartyhasnominateda representative copyof theprogrammeshallbesenttosuchrepresentativeatleast15daysinadvance.

(iii) AttheKutcheris,thePrantOfficershallproceedtoallotlandsaccordingtotheprioritieslaiddowninparagraphs3(a),3(b)and5ofGovernmentResolution,No.LND‐3960‐A1,dated 1st March 1960, Subject to the demands in the first 2 categories mentioned inparagraph3(a)oftheGovernmentResolutionreferredtoabove,thePrantOfficershallgivedueweighttotherecommendationsoftheSocialWelfareOfficerinmakinggrantstotheBackwardClassCo‐operativeSocietiesandmembersofBackwardClass andof theAssistant registrar of Co‐operative Societies in respect of co‐operative Societies oflandless labourers referred to in paragraphs 3(a),3(b) and 5 of the GovernmentResolution referredtoabove, finaldisposalshallnotbemadeuntilafterobtainingtheorders of the Collector. If the Social Welfare Officer or his representative raises anyobjectiontothegrantof landtothefirstorsecondcategory, itshallbeheardonly if itrelates to the questionwhether theperson concernedbelongs to that category. In thecaseofsuchadisputebeingraised,thePrantOfficershallreferthesametotheCollectorfor final disposal and the disposal of the land will be postponed till the Collector’sdecisioninreceived.

a. Whenadisagreementordisputereferredtoinparagraph7(iii)aboveisreferredto the Collector, he should decide it within a period of two months and hisdecisionshallbefinal.

b. Ifthelandavailablefordisposalislessthanthatrequiredforallotmentaccordingto the minimum standard of unit, and if the Social Welfare Officer. Under nocircumstancesshouldthePrantOfficerdecidethisquestion.

9. Granttosocieties:‐Althoughco‐operativesocietiesaregivenhighpriority,itwouldnotbepossible togrant lands to themexcept incompactblock.Although, therefore,about100acres shouldbe aminimumcompactblock, there shouldbenoobjection to grantcompactblocksofabout25acressubjecttoaconditionthatthesocietygetsinallatleast100acresoflandspreadoveraradiusof5miles.Theabovelimitsof100acresand25acresshouldnothoweverberigidlyfollowed.Thereisnoobjectionifthecompactblockisofsay90to100acresandifthesub‐blocksareofsay23to25acres.Forthispurpose,

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a certificate from the SocialWelfareOfficer that hewill be in a position to form a co‐operativesociety.

10. Grantof landshallnotberefusedtoapersonotherwiseeligiblemerelyon thegroundthattheapplicantdoesnotpossessbullocksoragriculturalimplements.

11. Possession when to be given‐ In case of lands on which there are standing cropsbelongingtoapersonotherthantheonetowhomitispermanentlygranted,possessionshallbehandedoveronlyafterthecropsarereaped.

12. For the implantationof theGovernmentResolutionNO.LND‐3960‐A1,dated1stMarch1960.–

(1) “BackwardClass Persons” shall include cattle‐breeders likeRabaris, Bharwads,Dhangars, Maldharis and persons of any community of the like nature andMachhis. However, inter se priority amongst the Backward Clases will be asfollows:‐

(i) ScheduledCastesandScheduledTribes.

(ii) Other Backward Classes (according to the old classification and notaccordingtotherevisedclassificationbasedoneconomicbackwardness).

(2) “Backward Class Co‐operative Society” means a society having at least 60 percent,membersofBackwardClasses.

(3) “To cultivate personally”means to cultivate on one’s own account (i) by one’sown labour, or (ii) by the labourof anymembersof one’s family andwith theoccasional assistance, if, any, of hired labour or servants, onwages payable incashorkindbutnotincropshare;

(4) For the purposes of this resolution, an economic holding or a family holdingshouldbe‐

(a) 16acresofJirayatland,or

(b) 8acresofseasonallyirrigatedlandorpaddyorriceland,or

(c) 4acresofperesofperennially–irrigatedland.

Wherethe landheldbyapersonconsistsoftwoormoreof the landsspecifiedabove, the area of economicholding shall bedeterminedon the basis that oneacre of perennially irrigated land is equal to two cases of seasonally‐irrigatedpaddyorricelandorfouracresofjirayatland;

Note: “Irrigated” means irrigated by any source and not necessary fromGovernmentwork(asinTenancyLaw).

In computing the size of economic holding, the area of Pot Kharaba shall beexcluded.

(5) ‘Standardarea’shallmeansthe‘Standardarea’asprescribedundertheBombayPreventionofFragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingAct.

(6) ‘Resident’meansapersonresidinginavillageinwhichthelandissituatedorapersonresidinginanadjoiningvillagewithinaradiusof5milesfromthelandinquestion.

(7) ‘Toholdland’meanstoholdlandeitherasanowner,orasatenantorboth;

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(8) ‘Family’meansa familyasdefined in theBombayPreventionofFragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingsAct.

(9) ‘Fragment’ means a fragment as defined in the Bombay Prevention ofFragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingsAct.

(10) ‘Virgin land’ is land which is not under cultivation for a continuous period ofthreeyearspriortotheissueoftheseorders.

(11) ‘Landless persons’ would include ejected tenants or persons who havesurrenderedtheirlands.

13. Government desires to impress upon all the Revenue officers the need for the speedyimplementationoftheseorders,Withthisendinview,thesedetailedinstructionshavebeengiven.Itishopedthatalllandrequiringdisposalwillbedisposedofby31stMarch,1962.

APPENDIX‘A’

Village……………...Taluka………………….District………………

Statementshowingthelandproposedtobegrantedtotheexistinglessees.

SerialNo.

Nameofthe

existinglessee

Detailsofthelandheldbyhimonlease

Detailsofotherlandheldbyhim

onhisown

Total Areaproposedtobegranted.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No.of1960

Copyforwardedforinformationandguidanceto‐

InstructionsforpermanentdisposalofGovt.wasteLandsforAgriculturalpurpose.

Following instructions are issued to guide Revenue officers for permanent disposal ofgovt.wastelandsregardingimplementationofGovt.resolution,No.JMN‐392003‐454(1)‐Adated1‐11‐2003ofRevenueDepartment.

1. DisposalofGovernmentWasteLands.

Government waste lands are disposed of according to the orders issued ingovernmentresolutionNo.LND‐3960‐A‐1dated1stMarch1960andamendedaftertimeto time. Permanent disposal of Government waste lands including those for whichexemptionofsecurity isnotrequiredandthosewhicharegivenon lease fromtimetotime shouldbeundertakenasperordermentioned in the list of instructions enclosedwith theresolutiondated1‐3‐1960.The lands forwhich there isbanon theirdisposalshouldberentedforcultivationaspertheserules.

Detailsoflandswhererestrictionsareimposed.

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Ifthelandinquestionissituatedin‘commandareasofSardarSarovarSchemeoranyotherproposedorexistingirrigationscheme,andinacompactblockof100acresofmoreorasapartof100acresoftheadjoiningblocksandthelandinquestionisrequiredbySardarSarovarNarmadaNigamLtd,forSardarSarovardamandbranch‐canals.

SpecificmentionshouldbemaderegardingexemptionofsecurityatthetimeofallotmentoflandorwhilesubmittingproposaltothegovernmentforallotmentoflandandrespectiveDist.Collectorsshallberequiredtospecificallymentiontherequirementsofgettingexemptionofsecurity.

TheGovernmenthas formed ‘LandBanks’ inKutch, Surendranagar,Rajkot andJamnagar districts for compensation in afforestation and no exemption securitycertificate is required tobeobtained fromNarmadaandWaterResourcesDepartmentfor allotment of land for afforestation as compensation in line of submerged lands onaccountofIrrigationScheme.

GovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.LND‐3471/1974/ADt.17‐5‐51GovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMN‐3988/3290(1)/Adated15‐2‐89,Government Resolution, Revenue Department No. JMN‐3988/1785‐A dated 28‐3‐89,GovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo. JMN‐3994/3270‐Adated27‐1‐1995,Government Resolution Department No. JMN‐3994/1296(1)/A dated 4‐7‐1998,GovernmentResolutionDepartmentNo.JMN‐3994/1296(1)/Adated9‐12‐1998.

2. Towhichlandstheseordersshallapply

(1) AllthecollectorsshouldpreparealistofgovernmentwasteLandswhichmaybepermanentlydisposed.TheyshouldfollowtheinstructionsprintedasAnnexuretotheresolution.Theseordersshallapply toall the lands included in final listmentionedinpara1oftheaboveinstructions.

(2) Today, government and many public institutions require lands for variouspurposes.Very fewgovernment landsareavailable foruseof suchpurpose inbig cities. Government has therefore decided that no government open landsshouldbegiventoanybodywhichareuseful fornon‐agriculturaluse inall thecitieshavingpopulationofonelakhandabove.However,ifanybodywantslandinspecialcase,aproposaltograntGovernmentlandkeepinginviewthemeritsandcircumstancesofthecasewithdetailedinformationshouldbesubmittedtothegovernmentforsanction.

(3) (A) All other Government waste lands included in the final list exceptfragmentsofholdingsandlandofirregularshapesshouldbedisposedofsubjecttoprovisionsinpara12oftheresolution.Thepriorityorderdeterminedunderhanding over of government waste lands may be continued. However, thepersonsaboveinpriorityorderthanthepersonsofbackwardclassesandiftheymake demand for lands, the lands available at every land office should bedistributed in such away that themembersof backward classesmay also getsuchlandsinvariably.

(B) Government lands are required to be given on perpetual basis forcultivationonrent.However,ifgovernmentwastelandsaretobegivenononeyearbasisforthefirsttime,theyshouldbehandedoverononeyearbasisasperpriorityorderprescribedintheresolutionanditshouldbegivenwidepublicityin the village. Care should be exercised to ensure that persons of backward

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classes may know this invariably. If there is no demand from persons ofbackwardclasses toobtainGovernmentwaste landsononeyearbasisor theymaynotcomeforwardtoclaimonaccountofcircumstances,theSocialWelfareOfficer should be provided detailed information and he should be given fourmonthsperiod to trace backward classes persons. Then such as per standingordersoftheGovernment.Insuchcases,specificmentionshouldbemadebytheRevenueofficer that government land is givenon lease tonon‐backward classperson because no demand has been made by backward class personseventhough theywere contacted. These orders shall not apply to the cases ofrenewalofsuchexistingleasesforoneyear.

(c) The growers take possession of the Government lands withoutpermissionandescapebypayingpenaltyonlyundersection61ofGujaratLandRevenue Code. According to the provisions of Section 61, standing crops ongovernment landsmay be confiscated in such cases. Government also directsthatRevenueofficersshouldconsidertotaketimelymeasurestoconfiscatethestandingcropsinsuitablecases.

3. (A) Priorityordertoallocatelandsintheareasotherthanscheduledareas.

1. Farmers/ land‐holders/ families whose agricultural lands have been totallywashedawayonaccountofheavyrainfallorfloodandtherebytheyhavebecomedestitute,suchpersonsshouldbegiventheavailablewastelandsinthevillageorinsurroundingareasontopprioritybasisforagriculturefortheirresettlement.If thenumberofaffectedclaimants ismore, firstpreferenceshouldbegiventothebackwardclassesfarmersorAgriculturalco‐operativesocietiesofsuchland‐holders.

2. The lands shall be allocated to the retired/ to be retired military personnelkeepinginviewthefollowingfacts.

Incomelimit:

Income‐limitshouldbeuniformtoobtain land forresidencesaswellasagriculture.TheyshallbeentitledtogetlandsiftheirmonthlyincomedoesnotexceedRs.3000fromnon‐agriculturalsourcesotherthanpenson.

Designation:

Retired/toberetiredmilitarypersonneluptocolonellevelandhabitantofGujaratshouldonlybeconsideredeligible.

EligibilityofGallantryawardwinner:

Gallantry award winners who displayed bravery during war should beconsidered eligible to obtain land, irrespective of their rank. The residents ofGujaratshouldonlybeconsideredeligible.

Togivegaucherlandforagriculturewithoutrentforcultivation:

It has been provided to grant land to the servicemen only on rent forcultivation.Thegaucharlandsshouldnotbereleasedtograntthem.Landshouldbegivenonrentforagriculture.

Landtobegiventomilitarypersonnelwhodiedduringwar:

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Ifthesoldierdiesduringthecontinuanceofwar,hislegalheirshouldbegivenlandirrespectiveofanylimitorrank.

Land to be given to the soldierswho have been rendered permanentlydisabled:

The soldier who has been permanently disabled during militaryproceedings should be granted land irrespective of limit. The soldiers who arehabitantofGujaratshouldbeconsideredeligible.

ResolutionofRevenueDept.No.JMN‐3392/2632‐Adt.27‐3‐2001:

2(1)FollowingpersonnelofDefenceforcesshallnotbeeligibletoobtainland:

‐ Those who have been discharged or released without getting pensionfromdefenceforces.

‐ Those who have been recruited or taken on commission duringemergency.

‐ Officeronshortservicecommission.

‐ ThosewhohavebeendismissedfromtheserviceofDefenceForces.

‐ Those who have been discharged on administrative grounds. Forexamples, thosewhohave been compulsorily retired orwhose servicesarenotrequired.

Officers holding rank upper than major in army and officers holdingequivalentrankinnavyandairforcethattheyareholdingthisrankonlocalactingbase,ontimescaleorsubstantivebase.

2(2) Itcanbeproposedtograntgovernmentwastelandtosoldiersofdefenceforceswhoaregoingtoretirefromservicewithinensuingtwoyears.Butinsuchcases officer granting land shall have to obtain certificate from head quarterauthoritytotheeffectthatsoldierrequestingforlandislikelytoretirewithintwoyears,andinsuchcaseslandshallbegrantedondateofretirementorthereafter.In caseof ‘other ranks’ and junior commission suchcertificate shallbeobtainedfromofficerincharge,recordandincaseofotherofficersfromanyheadquarterofarmy.Personrequestingforlandistoretirewithin2yearsandisholdingrankofmajor,itshouldbespecificallymentionedinthecertificatethatheisnotlikelytohavepromotionintherankupperthanmajor.

2(3) Soldier or ex‐soldierhas to give guarantee for obtaining land that afterretirement hewants to have hismaintenancemostly through agriculture and ifafterretirementhejoinsanyserviceorbusinessandhismonthlyincomeshallbemore than Rs. 3000/‐ from N.A. sources except agriculture he shall surrendergovernmentlandtoGovernmentwithoutaskingforanydevelopmentexpensesorgovernment can resume said landwithout compensation. After having obtainedsuchguaranteehiscaseofgrantinglandwillbeconsideredbycompetentofficer.Ifotherconditions forhaving landbysoldieraresatisfiedand if land isallottedtohimthisguaranteemaybeintroducedasaconditioninformofSanadtobegiventohim.

2(4) As it has been intended to grant government land to soldiers afterretirementwithaviewthathecanmaintainhimselfby farming landpersonally,

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thelandtobeallottedtohimshallbemainsourceofhismaintenance.Thisshallhavetobeensuredbyofficergrantingthe land.At thetimeofgranting landthisconditionmaybecompliedwithbutonceitisgrantedhismonthlyincomeismorethan Rs. 3000/‐ fromN.A. sources except pension of ex‐soldier, officer grantinglandshallhavetoobtainguaranteefromhiminwritingthatlandsograntedshallberesumedwithoutanydevelopmentexpenses.

2(5) Soldiers of defence force shall be granted virgin land. In such cases asprovidedunder government resolution dt.1stMarch, 1960 andother resolutionsprantofficerdisposing the land through landoffice shallhave tomakepersonalobservation and assure that the land to be so granted is open land on site andthereisnounauthorisedpossessionofanyone.

2(6) Soldiers/ex‐soldiersofdefenceforcemeanssoldiersofthreewingsi.e.airforce,armyandnavyofgovernmentofIndia.

2(7) Ex‐soldier to whom government land is granted shall have to tillpersonally.Otherwiseordershallbeliabletobecancelled.

2(8) Instead of allotting 16 acre land completely to members of army, theyshould be allotted double than the land allotted in rent of tenancy to otherbeneficiariesbylandoffice.

2(9) Underrulesfordisposalofwasteland,thosewhoareinserviceofarmyandwhodonotbelong toGujaratstatearenot tobegrantedgovernmentwasteland except the provisions made in these resolution. This should be speciallynotedbyallgrantprantofficeswithoutfail.Onbreachmembersofarmyorwhoarenotlegibletoobtainlandandifitcomestothenoticeofgovernmentthattheyareallottedgovernment landonprioritybasis,governmentwillbecompelled totakestrictactioninthematter.

2(10) ForheirofsoldierofGujaratwhohasbeenmartyr inwarontheKargilfront.

The legalheirof soldiersbelonging toGujarat andhavebeenmartyr inwar on Kargil front may be granted land in the limit of 16 acres for theirmaintenancewithoutconsideringhisincomelimit,rankorperiodofhisduty.

‐ DistrictCollectorconcernedshouldfindoutcultivablelandinthedistrictand take immediate action for allotting landwithout rent of tenancy tolegalheirofmartyrsoldier.

‐ Cultivable land shall have to be granted on new, indivisible andcontrolledtenure.

‐ Thefamilymembers/heirsofmartyrsoldierareresidingincityareaandif theyarenotinapositiontohave farmingimmediateactionshouldbetaken to grant land to such legal heirs for residential purpose fromgovernmentwastelandasanalternativeofagriculturalland.

RevenueDepartmentresolutionno.LND/3998/2639/Dt.9‐9‐99.

(3.1) Cooperativesocietieswhohaveconstantlycultivatedlandfor3yearsormorepriorto1stMarch1960includingpresentoneyearleaseholdersofGovernmentwasteland.

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(3.2) Lands granted under grow more food compaign or for cultivatingotherwise for one year only may be granted on permanent basisultimately asper government resolutions,unless landsare required forgovernment purpose or lease holder has contravened any of theconditions of lease or leaseholder does not require said land or hepossesses landmore than economic area. The landswhich are grantedunder grow more food campaign or otherwise one year lease but notgranted on permanent basis should be continued granting on one yearbasis, unless government would have decided to cancel such lease. Ifpieceofoneyearandmorethaneconomicareaislessthanstandardareaprescribedunderrestrictedlawitcanbegrantedtoleaseholder.

(3.3) The farmers whose land is acquired by Government for other publicpurpose except the works of schemes framed separately forrehabilitation of persons affected by irrigation and electricity schemesandwhoseholdinghasbeenlessthaneconomicholdingshallhavetobegranted extra government wasteland at the same tenure. However,government land granted as compensation as land is acquired forimplementationof anyproject is grantedatnewand indivisible tenure.Due to this landholder gets land at new tenure when his land of oldtenure is acquired, difficulty is experienced in sale, mortgage etc.transactions.Thereforeincaseswherelandoflandholdersconcernedisacquired by government for implementation of any project of landholders concerned and where land is granted as compensation on thebasisofnewtenureandwhenoriginallandofsuchholdersisacquiredisof old tenure it should be granted in new tenure. When governmentgrantslandascompensationinplaceoflandacquiredtheholdershouldbegrantedlandontenureatwhichhewasholdinghisoriginalland,andif land acquiredbelonged toold tenureandas its compensation land isgrantedatnewtenure,suchcasesshouldbereviewedandtenuremaybechanged.

RevenueDepartment,ResolutionNo.LND‐3997‐41‐ADt.11‐02‐1997.

(4) BackwardclassfarmerscooperativejointAgricultureSociety.

(5) Backwardclasscooperativeagriculturesociety.

(6) Landlesspersonscooperativejointagriculturesociety.

(7) Backward class members who hold no land or land less thaneconomicholding.

(8) Those who have suffered for participating in different freedommovements and/or who have been totally destitute and who have nosourceofmaintenanceandareagreeabletotilltheland,suchmembersofIndian National Army and Indian Independence Leage should be givenpriority.

(9) Persons affected by prohibition who are agreeable to cultivatelandpersonally.

(10) Agriculturegraduateswhoareinterestedinfarmingandwhoareinclinedtoresideonlandandcultivablelandpersonally.

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(11) Landless agriculture labourers/ landless bonded labours otherthan backward classwho are ready to cultivate land personally. (Reso.No.LND‐3994‐3321‐Aof5‐1‐1995)

(12) KolisofBanaskanthaandChhotaudepurprantshouldbegrantedlandconsideringthembackwardclass.

(13) Rabaris of Banaskantha district should be granted landconsideringthemasbackwardclass.

(14) UnderRabari,BharwadRehabilitation schemesanctionedunderGovt. Rules no. GAD‐1754‐dt. 16 April, 1955 if societies of RabariBharwad have been sanctioned before 1st March, 1960 they should begranted governmentwaste landonmerits if they are liable toobtain itpermanently. But this benefit can not be given to following societies ofMahesanadistrict.

(1) DevsaneGopalanandTenantCo‐operativeagricultural societyLtd.,Kadi.

(2) KaletraGopalanandTenantCooperativeagriculturesocietyLtd.,Kadi.

(3) Idada Gopalan and Tenant Cooperative agriculture society Ltd.,Kalol.

3. (B) Orderofpriorityforgrantinglandinscheduledareas.

(1) Farmers/holders/familieswhoseagriculturallandistotallyerodedduetoheavyrain or flood and have been destitute should be granted on priority basis thevillage or available waste land in the surrounding for their rehabilitation. Ifnumberofsuchaffectedpersons ismorebackwardclass farmersmaybegivenfirstchoiceasperstandingorders.

(2) Soldiersretiredfromarmy/ortoberetiredorrecentlyhavebeenmartyrinwaronKargilfront,shouldbegrantedlandasdetailedinparano.3(a)sub‐para2(1)to2(10).

(3) Backwardclasspersonsco‐operativesocietiesandbackwardclassoneyearleaseholderswhohavecultivatedlandfor3yearsormorepriortoordersdt.1‐3‐60wereissued.

(3.1) LandsgrantedforcultivationonEksalibasisundergrowmorefoodcampaignorotherwise shouldbe grantedaspergovernment resolutiononpermanentbaseultimately, unless such lands are required for government purpose or leaseholderhascontravenedtermsofleaseholderdoesnotrequirethatlandorleaseholder isholding landmore thaneconomic area.The landgrantedunder growmore food campaign or otherwise on Eksali base but could not be granted onpermanentbaseshouldbecontinuedtograntonEkshalibaseunlessGovernmenthasdecidedtocancelsaidleases.EksalilandinexcessofeconomicholdingislessthanstandardareafixedunderpreventionoffragmentationActitcanbegrantedtoleaseholder.

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persons affected by Irrigation and Electricity schemes, but with the conditionthattheirholdinghasbeenlessthaneconomicholdingduetoacquisition.

(5) Persons of scheduled tribe – then those of scheduled caste‐ out of persons ofscheduledtribetherewhoresideinGujaratandtowhomcentralgovernmenthasdeclaredasprimitivegroupshouldbegivenmorepriority.

RevenueDepartmentResolu.No.LND‐3996‐3075‐Adt.22‐10‐1999.

(6) CooperativejointagriculturalsocietyofB.C.farmers

(7) CooperativesocietyofB.C.farmers.

(8) Cooperativejointagriculturesocietyoflandlesspersons.

(9) Membersnomadicanddenotifiedtribes

(10) Membersofbackwardclasswhodonotholdanylandorlandlessthaneconomicholding.

(11) IndiancitizensrepatriatedfromZanzibar,Mozambic,Burma,CylonandZair.

(12) Personswhohavesufferedforparticipatingindifferentfreedommovementandorwhohavebeendestituteandhavenoothersourceofmaintenanceandareagreeabletocultivatelandpersonally.InthisprioritymembersofIndianNationalArmyandIndianIndependenceleagueshouldbeincluded.

(13) Persons affected by prohibition who are agreeable to cultivate the landpersonally.

(14) Agriculturegraduateswhoareinterestedinagricultureandwhoaredesirousofresidingonlandandcultivatethelandpersonally.

(15) Landless agriculture labours/ landless bonded labours except backward classwhoarereadytocultivatelandthemselves.

3 (C) Intersepriorityofbackwardclass:

Governmentwastelandsasperintersepriorityofbackwardclassfixedshouldbegrantedonpriority tomemberof scheduled tribe, and thenscheduledcasteandotherclassandtheyshouldbegivenpossessionof landafterdrawingpanchnamaandasperpositionofsite.ItisnoticedthatlandgrantedtoHarijansiscultivatedbyotherpersonswithout permission, its possession should be obtained alongwith standing crop andimmediateactionshouldbetakentoentrustittoreallyentitledpersons.

Ifotherpeopleareusinglandgrantedtobackwardclasspeople,harassingthem,the social welfare officer should be fully authorized by collector to take action in thematter.Whenanycomplaintaboutthisisreceivedrevenue,police/socialwelfareofficerandofficer of panchayat department together should take immediate strict action andbackward class people should be relieved from such harassment. These instructionsshould also be strictly compliedwith by other district level officers. Government willtakeseriousnoteofanykindofnegligencenoticedinrespectofthis.

‘OtherBackwardclass’

Withintenttoencouragestockmen,Gopalakstoleadsteadylife,25%landoutoftotalavailablevillagelandbeforelettingoutshouldbereservedforgrantingtostockmenthelandliabletobeleftout.

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4. Limitforgrantingland:

(1) Persons having economic holding or his own landmore than that shall not begrantedanyland.Thelandshouldbesodistrictedthatgovernmentlandcanbeletouttomoreandmoremembers,andeconomicstandardcanbementionedandcultivationoflandwouldeconomicallybepossible.Forthis16acrelandshouldnotbegrantedsofaraspossible landwhereithasbeensograntedreasonsforlettingoutshouldbementionedinorderbytheofficerconcerned.

(2) Any land granted individually shall not be more than economic holding. Butperson who have his own land less than economic holding should be grantedsuchlandasmaybenecessaryformakinghisholdingeconomic.Itmaybeseenthatthemembersofone&samefamilyarenotletoutlandmorethanthelimitfixed.

(3) Theproportionof landwhichcanbegrantedtocooperativesocietiesshown inpara 3(a) and 3(b) should be fixedmultiplying unit of economic holding withnumberofmembersofsociety,butsuchlimitcanbeincreasediffoundnecessaryto see that such limitmaybeone impactblock. Such limit shouldnotbemorethan two economic holding per member except it is with permission ofgovernment.

(4) Priority given to cooperative societies shown in para 3(a) & 3(b) shall beapplicablewhenanymemberdoesnothold landequal to economicholdingormorethanthat.

(5) Thelandsituatedinthevillageshouldbegrantedtopersonshavingpriorityasshowninpara3(a)&3(b),andthereisnodemandasperprioritythatthelandshouldbegranted topersonshavingpriorityand residingwithin radiusof fivemilesofthevillage.Thatmeansforpriorityvillageisunit,andiftherenoneoftheabovetwopriorityshouldbegiventopersonsofnearestvillagehavingpriority,Exception only is for (1) persons working in defence force of India and (2)farmers whose land has been acquired by Government for public purpose. Incaseofco‐operativesocieties if theirmajoritymembersarenotresidingwithinradiusoffivemilesnolandcanbegrantedtothem.

(6) Alllandstobegrantedshallbegrantedatnewandindivisibletitleandpersontowhomsuchlandisgrantedhastobringitundercultivationwithintwoyears,andtheyshouldmakeanagreementthatifitiskeptwasteandforhavingnegligenceaboutit,thatlandshallbeliabletocancelled.

Note:Thelandheldbypersonasownertotenantleaseholdershallbetakenintoconsiderationatthetimeofconsideringthelandaseconomicholding.

(7) Ifpersonhavingprioritymaynotdemandlandfromlandofficeastheremaybelesspopulationinthevillageorhavingsomeproperreasonsandifvillagepeopledesire that Eksali cultivators may not be landless collector may submit hisproposaltogovernmenttogiverelaxationinrulesasaspecialcase.

(8) In cases where backward people may be cultivating the land since last threeyears constantly andunauthorisedly before1‐3‐1966, government shall decideon merits to grant the land unauthorisedly cultivated subject to condition ofresolution Dt. 1‐3‐1960 making total land with backward class persons in

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proportion of½ the economic holding. Collector may submit his report if feltnecessary.

5. Disposaloflandpiecesandhavingnoshapeofassessment.

Landwhichiswastebecauseofsmallinsizeorhavingnoshapeofassessmentordue to site and which is less than standard area under Bombay Prevention offragmentationandconsolidationofholdingAct1947shouldbedisposedofgrantingtofollowingperson.

(1) Nearestholder, isonepersonandisreadytohavepieceoflandandif itcanbejoinedwithhisholding,insuchcaseadjoiningpieceoflandcanbegrantedtohimatthecurrentmarketpriceiftotalholdingdoesnotexceedceiling.

(2) If it iscooperativesocietyandadjoiningholdersaremorethanoneandamongthemadjoiningonlyoneholdersiscooperativesociety.

(3) Ifadjoiningownerismemberofbackwardclassandtheyaremorethanoneandamongthemanyadjoiningholderbelongstobackwardclass.

(4) If holding is small in size whose adjoining holder is of backward class andadjoining holders are more than one and belong to backward class and it is notcooperativesociety.

(5) If adjoining holder having smallest holding is more than one and any one iscooperativesocietyandnoneofthemisofbackwardclasspiecesoflandistobegrantedundertenureofadjoiningstandardareaasperprescribedorderunderpreventiveAct.Ifpiece landrequirestobegrantedatoldtenureitshallbegrantedatoneandhalf timeamountthantobechargedasperpara5/Aormarketpricewhicheverismore.

(a) Backward class person should be granted piece land at new and impartiabletenureon6 timeamountofassessmentand tonon‐backward classpersonon24 timeamountofassessment.

(b) Thelandifpieceshouldbegrantedtomemberofbackwardclasswitholdtenureatrateofninefoldofassessmentandtononbackwardclasspersonsatrateof36foldofassessmentofmarketvalue.

(c) ThelandofpieceshouldbegrantedtoapersononpermanentbasiswhotillsonEksalibaseforthreeormoreyearsbefore1‐3‐2000,thoughheisnotinorderofpriorityofeconomicholding.

6. Detailedprocedure tobe followed indisposalof land is given in the instructionof theG.R.

7. TheCollectorshouldensurethattheyarefollowedstrictly.Recoveryofoccupancyprice:

Forthelandgivenunderabovepara3‐A,3‐Band6occupancypricesundershallberecovered:

(1) Forcooperativesocieties,iftheyaregrantedvirginlandnothingshallbechargedandiftheyaregrantednon‐virginlandfivefoldpriceofassessmentshallberecovered.

(2) If thebackwardclasspersonsaregrantedvirgin land,nothingshallbechargedandiftheyaregrantednon‐virginlandsixfoldpriceofassessmentshallberecovered.

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(3) If non‐backward class persons granted virgin land, twelve fold price ofassessment shallbe recovered and if theyaregrantednon‐virgin land24 foldpriceofassessmentshallberecovered.

(4) Physically handicapped persons are granted virgin land they shall grantedassessmentfreelandforfirstfiveyears.

(5) ThelandresumedduetoviolationofconditionofnewtenureorduetoviolationofSanand,seizedforrecoveryofgovernmentdues,non‐paymentofrevenuebyholdersduetosurrenderingoflandthelandtakenoverbythegovernmentifthislandisnottobereturnedtooriginaloccupantsuchlandshallbedisposedofbyauctionasgovernmentland.

GRRDNo.JNM‐5298‐230‐A.Dt.25‐5‐2000.

(6) If one scheduledTribemember sells landofnew tenure illegally toother suchmember,thelandshouldberesumedforbreachofconditionandafterthatiftheoriginalholderbeingineligible,thelandshouldbegrantedtomemberofscheduledtribewhohaspurchasedingoodfaithandonnewtenureirrespectiveofpriorityundertheprovisionsofthisGRandheshouldbechargedsimplemarketvaluefortheland.

(7) Forlandgrantedunder“growmorefoodcampaign”orlandgrantedfortillingonEksalibaseheshallbechargedsingleassessmentbecauseitistobedisposedoftosuchprioritypersonbutlookingtothecircumstancesthelandisgrantedforEksali.

(8) Exceptthesecases,forgrantofgovernmentlandonEksalibasisfortillingdoublerentoftheassessmentshouldbechargedasrent.

8. Moredetailfortilling:

WhenapersonhasbeengrantedEksalilandandnoformalnoticeforterminationofleaseforEksalilandhasbeengivenandwherenoapplicationhasbeenmadestillsuchEksalilandholder’sispossessionisnotbetreatedasunauthorized.

(A) Under rules of tilling of waste land holders who have priority and possessinglandpriorto1960andthereafteriscontinuingtheshallbegrantedpermanently.

(B) Whiledisposing government land,under rule75(1)ofLandRevenueRules forPotKharabaofShowninclassAandclassBcalculationhastobedoneforassessmentandasperassessmentofSurveyNos.

Forms along with this should be provided in sufficient number to the villageaccountantso that theycanget fromEksali leaseholderseveryyear in Januarymonthmeansinadvanceof31stMarchapplicationsforrenewaloflease.Inordertoenableleaseholders to apply for renewal of lease, theCircle Inspector should look into thematterbasedonentryofvillagerecord.TheMamlatdarshouldalsoensurethatbasedonrecordof his office, the lease holders may apply before expiry of their lease when theapplications are received by theMamlatdars, they should inform the leaseholders thesuitabledecisionofrenewalofleaseoritsexpirybefore31stMarch.

(C) After issueof order of tillingof govt.waste landa copyof it shouldbe sent toD.I.L.R.formeasuringthelandandmeasuringworkshouldbecompletedinonemonth.ForHarijan,Tribalandotherbackwardclasspeople,themeasuringbookshouldbemadeatgovernmentcost.Aftermeasurementbeingover,apanchnamashouldbemadeandsubmittedtoconcernedpersonsphysicalpossessionofspecificKhuntmeasurementonthe spot. After possession having given and payment of price of possession paid up a

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Sanand to the concerned persons should be given in 7 days in prescribed form forallotment of land in 7 days and a receipt to that effect should be obtained. All theseproceduresshouldbecompletedinthreemonthsinanycircumstancesafterordersforgrant of lands are made. Immediate steps should be taken to ensure that no groundexistsfordelayintheprocedure.Failuretoactintimeforcompetentauthoritywillmakehimliabletoaction.

(D) NopriceofpossessionofvirginlandistobechargedfromHarijans.WhenEksaliland is made permanent and that Eksali land when tilled it was virgin, it should beconsideredvirginnopriceofpossessionfromEksalileaseholdersshouldberecovered.When the land tilled by other is given to Harijans, it should be treated as non‐virgin,valueofpossessionfornon‐virginshouldberecoveredfromhim.

(E) Whenwastelandistobehandedover,andwhenthethickethasnotimebar,itshouldnotbevaluedbyForestDepartmentbutthroughMamlatdarordeputyCollectorofRevenueDepartmentandifrequiredpapersofpriceestimateshouldbesenttoForestDepartment.

(F) All the collectors, DDO’s are directed thatwhen land is sanctioned under landRevenueCodeandfortakingpossessionoflandu/s60ofit,andwhenpossessionoflandunderRule54oflandRevenueCodeistobemade,thenecessaryinstructionsareissuedtoMamlatdarTDOto issuepermission inForm ‘A’.Beforegrantofpermission for it, itshouldbeensuredthatagreementforleaseunderrule37to47ismade.

9. No.ofinstallmentsforoccupancyprice,timelimitandpaymentininstallments.

Penalinterestfordelay.

No.ofinstallments: Occupancy price shall be paid in installments which except forbackwardclass,farmersshallnotexceedsixandforbackwardclassfarmers,itshallnotexceedtwelveinstallments.Thisdetailshouldbegivenincasewherefacilityofpaymentof price by installment of permanent right of possession is given and a warning inregisterofFormisalsogiven.

Rate of Penal interest: If the installments are not paid regularly and competentauthority condones delay in payment of installment and does not forfeit governmentland, the defaulter shall pay annual 8 percent penal interest for delay on suchinstallments.

(C) Fortreesgrownonlandtobedisposedifthegranteeiswillingtopaythepriceislumpsumorininstallmentstheyshouldbegivenaway.PriceoftreesshouldbefixedasperthelandacquisitionAct.Asfaraspossibleauctionoftreesshouldbeavoided.

(D) Orderscontainedin(C)abovedonotapplytoreservedtrees.

(E) When government waste land is disposed for agriculture purpose, price ofprosopisjulifera(VilayatiBabual)shouldbechargedasperrules.

(F) When it is decided to grant govt. land permanently or on lease in such caseswhen price for possession or rent in installments is not to be recovered, no detailedformalorderforgrantsoflandshouldbemadebutithasbeendecidedthattograntlandby recovery of price for possession/rent and other payable amount and suchinstructionsshouldbeissuedtotheapplicantbyletterandafterreceiptofsuchnoticein30daysdueamountshouldbecreditedtothegovernmentandaduereceiptofpaymentmadeshouldbeproducedtothecompetentauthoritysothat formalorder forgrantof

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land can be issued and if they fail to do so, it shall be presumed that they are notinterestedinthisdemandandthewholeprocedureshallbedropped.Afterissueofsuchnoticeandaftercreditingsuchamountandafterverificationbycompetentauthority,theRevenueofficershouldissuedetailedformalordersforgrantoflandinconcernedcases.

ThisprocedureshallapplyonlytoareascoveredunderMunicipality,corporationandUrbanDevelopmentAuthorityofsixbigcitiesofthestates.

10. Paymentofassessment:

Allthepurchasersoflandshallhavetopayfullassessmentexceptthatifthevirginlandisgiventocooperativesocietiesandbackwardclasspersonsforfirstfiveyearsandgrantedtootherpersonsforfirstthreeyearsnolandassessmentshallbecharged.

11. Allotmentofland:

Ifanyofthetermsandconditionsforgrantoflandisviolatedamountofoccupancypricerecovered from purchaser of land shall be refunded and land shall be liable to be seized.However,ifimprovementsarecarriedonthelandnocompensationshallbepaidforitDefaultinpaymentofassessmentshallbepaidforitDefaultinpaymentofassessmentshallbeviolationofterms leading to seizureof land.Noteof all suchproceeds shouldbemade inNo.4ofTalukainvariablysothateffectivecheckcanbekeptonitsrecovery.

12. GramDanVillages:

TherearemanyvillageswhicharecompleteGramdanvillages.Governmentwastelandof these villages should be allotted to Gram Swarm Cooperative institutions proposed to beformedasagriculturalandallpurposecooperativesocieties.

13. Exceptions:

Theseordersshallnotapplytothefollowinglands:

(A) LandswhicharedisposedbyspecialorderssuchasBetandBhetha landKotarlands,Kharlands,villagepondbedlandsandriverbedlands.

(B) LandsofDangsDistrict:

(C) Underrules forpermanentdisposalofgovernmentwaste land, thegovernmentwaste land which is for high non‐agricultural purpose should not be disposed foragriculture. Land of high non‐agriculture purpose should be treated as undermetropolitanplanorvaluable landunderplanning regulationsand they shouldnotbedisposed.

(D) Thelandwhichhasbeenreservedbygovernmentforitsownuseshouldnotbedisposed.

(E) Except under land Revenue Code and land Revenue Rules and except powersgranted for special type of cases, the collectors should not grant any agricultural landwithout auction. If in special cases and special circumstances if need arises to grantgovernment landwithoutauction. Individualcase shouldbeputup to thegovernmentforapproval.

(F) Those handicapped persons who have under gone training for agriculture attraining school at village Fansa Dist. Valsad, their cases should be referred to thegovernment.

(G) AsperGRforblindofbackwardclass,blindpersonsmentionedincategoryofS.C.S.T.orO.B.C.agricultural labourersorBaxiPancheligibletolandasperpriorityasperG.R.forblindpersons.

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However, for non‐backward blind persons who are too poor to maintainthemselveseconomicallyandthereisnobodyinfamilytolookafterandmaintainthem,forsuchblindpersonstomaintainandraiseincome,iftheydemandforagriculturallandsuch cases shouldbeexaminedonmerit, and theproposal forgrantof landshouldbesenttothegovernmentforapprovalbythecollector.

(H) Grantoflandshallbemadeforpoultryfarmingasasupplementaryoccupationofagricultureaspertermsandconditionsshowninpara13ofannexureoftheG.R.asperpriority.

14. LandallottedtoTribalsmaynotbetransferredtonon‐tribals.

GovernmentwastelandisgiventoS.T.peoplefortillingonnewandinalienabletenure,suchlandshouldnotbetransferredtonon‐tribalpeoplewithoutgovt.sanction.

15. Registerforwastelandshouldbepreparedandtokeepitopenforinspection.

RegisterNo.1showingdetailsofwastelandsshouldbepreparedandmaintainedintheofficesofMamlatdarsandPrantofficers.

(A) Alldetailsvizeverydetailofall surveynumbers shown in the final listofeachvillageofTaluka, areaof surveynumbersituationofeverysurveyno.ofwaste land inregisterNo.1

(B) InregisterNo.2,surveyNos.ofwastelandclassifiedasunsuitableforagriculturehavebeen shown. Moreover, lands specified for public purposes as shown in para 4 and landsspecifiedforpublicpurposesotherthanthosementionedinpara‐4shouldbenoteddownintheRegister.Boththeseregistersshouldbekeptopenforpeoplewhowanttotakewastelandsforcultivation.

16. ApplicationFormsandprocedurethereof:‐

Application forms for the persons desiring to obtain Government waste lands forcultivationhavebeenappendedwithinstructionscopiesoftheformsshouldbekeptready.

(A) Onreceiptofapplicationintheprescribedform,Dy.Mamlatdar/Shirestedarshouldexaminethemcarefully, tallywithregisterandascertain. Iftheapplicationistobeamendedorifnecessityarisestogetfurtherinformation,ifthelandunderdemandhasnotbeenshowninRegisterNo.1andshowninregisterNo.2,adetailednotingshould be submitted to Prant Officer for rejection of the claim and should bepromptlydisposed.

(B) If applications demandingwaste lands are received in Saurashtra area, such landsshouldbeclassifiedbyAgricultureDepartmentpromptly.Iftheyarefoundsuitableforagriculture,theyshouldbeincludedinthefinallistandsuchapplicationsshouldbedisposedofatonce.

17. Grantoflandsbyrelaxations:‐

(A) Inspiteofwhateverhasbeenstatedinaboveparagraphs,theCollectorsshallsubmitproposals to the government to relax the rules in cases where lands may not begrantedinordinarycircumstances;butitispropertograntthemlandsinrelaxationof rules. They should ascertain and submit to the government for orders. Thegovernmentreservesrightstograntlandsinviewoffactsandcircumstancesofeachcase. This provisionhas beenmade in viewof all priorities especially lower levelpriorities.

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(B) Following criteria have been decided to grant lands to the Freedom fighters. TheCollectorsshouldsubmitsuchproposalsinviewofsuchcriteriatothegovernment.Theincome‐limitisfixedRs.3500permonthincludingpensionoffreedomfightersforgrantoflandstothemforresidentialandagriculturalpurposes.

GovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMN‐3986‐15‐A,dated20‐8‐2001.

18. When government lands are to be allotted for agricultural or non‐agriculturalpurposes,theyshouldbeallottedinjointnamesofhusbandandwife.

When any person requests to grant him government lands for agricultural or non‐agricultural purposes and if the request is granted, such lands should be granted in the jointnamesof husband andwife. Sanads thereof shall alsobeprepared in jointnames. However,whenawomanmayapplytograntsuchlandsforagriculturalornon‐agriculturalpurposesandif such lands are granted to her, the lands should be granted in the individual name of thewomanandSanadshouldalsobepreparedaccordingly.

GovernmentCircular,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMN‐3989‐601‐A,dated13‐12‐1989.

19. Grantofadjoininggovernmentlandforagriculturalpurposes.

All the Collectors/District Development Officers are informed to take necessary stepsbeforegrantingofgovernmentlandasadjoininglandsinviewoffollowingguidelines:

(1) WhengovernmentwastelandshaveremainedwasteonaccountofsmallsizeorirregularshapeorsituationanditstotalareaislessthanthatprescribedinFragmentationofHoldingsAct,1947,onlysuch landsshouldbeconsideredforgrantforagriculturalpurposesasadjoininglands.

(2) Suchgovernmentwaste landsof fragmentationtype, i.e.dry landshouldbebelow two acres andwhenhorticultural land is belowone acre, procedureshouldbemadetodisposewastelandsofsurveynumberswithofsmallarea.

(3) Whensuchfragmentationtypeoflandisadjoiningtotheowneroflandanditisnotadjoiningtoanyotherpersonandifthatownerisreadytopurchaseit,itshouldbegrantedatexistingmarket rate,providedthathisholdingdoesnotexceedeconomicarea. If it isnotso, theyshouldbedecided inviewofpriorities of demand,merit number and arranginghearings of surroundingholdersandmeritsofthecase.

(4) Before deciding the lands as adjoining lands, priority should be fixedaccording to the resolutions dated 1‐3‐1960 and 15‐2‐1989 of RevenueDepartment. Provisions of the said resolution should be scrupulouslyfollowed. The lands should be disposed of according to the policy of theresolution by taking supplementary list and after ascertaining locallywhetherthelandisfragmentationtype.

(5) The adjoining lands may not be granted from the waste lands of surveynumbers having area exceeding two acres. They may not be granted byfragmentationorfarmingparts.

(6) Government waste lands near National Highway, State Highway or majorDistrictroadsareveryvaluable. Suchlandsatadistanceoftwokilometers,one kilometer and half kilometer respectively should not be given toanybody.

(7) LandsinthevillagesunderUrbanDevelopmentAuthority,G.I.D.C.,industrialzones,villagesofdistrict/talukaheadquarter,municipalareas(urbanareas)are important from the view of point of their situation and have N.A.

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potentialityandsuitableforindustryandarepreciousshouldnotbegiventoanybody.

(8) Generally one person of the family may be given such adjoining land.However, if twoor threemembersofa familyhaveseparateholdings, theyshouldnotbegivensuchadjoiningland.

(9) Lands adjoining to railway line, big pond, dam or the land near river‐bedshouldnotbegrantedasadjoininglandforagriculture.Ifpassageofvillageroads and land‐holdings of the holders are stopped by granting suchadjoininglands,theyshouldnotbedisposed.

(10) Whenadjoining landsare granted, sales registerof fiveyearsof thevillageand market price as decided by arbitrator, whichever is more should berecoveredbeforetheirdisposal.

(11) When a farmer makes demand for adjoining land to the Mamlatdar, theMamlatdarshouldsubmittotheCollectorfordecisionwithin30daysofthereceipt of the demand. The Collector should decide the proposal of theapplicantandreplywithin30days.

Government Circular, Revenue Department No. JMN‐3997‐2098‐A, dated 25‐09‐1997,GovernmentCircular,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMN‐3998‐1504(1)‐A,dated9‐9‐1998.

20. GrantofgovernmentlandandKotarlandstoconstructawell.

Government Resolution, RevenueDepartmentNo. JMN‐3966‐61958‐A, dated 9‐9‐1966provides for grant of government waste land to agriculturist land‐holders to construct wellwhentheland‐holderisnotinapositiontoconstructwellinitsownland,provisionshavebeenmadeintheCirculardated10‐1‐2000togranthimgovernmentwaste landnearesttohisownland.Variousfarmers’associationshaverepresentedtograntravinelandsalsotoagriculturistlandholderstoconstructwell. Aftercarefulconsideration,ithasbeendecidedtograntravinelandtothelandholdernearesttohislandforconstructionofwellaccordingtoexistingnorms.AlltheCollectorshavebeeninstructedaccordingly.Allotherconditionsofresolutiondated9‐9‐1966remainsame.

Government Circular, Revenue Department No. JMN‐1098‐1504(2)‐A, dated 10‐1‐2000,GovernmentCircular,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMN‐1098‐1504(2)‐A,dated4‐4‐2002.

21. When theproblemof interpretationarises,provisionsof theoriginal resolutionshallbetakenintoconsideration.

AnnexuretoGovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMN‐392003‐454‐A,dated1‐11‐2003.

Instructionsforpermanentdisposalofgovernmentwastelands:

Followinginstructionsare issuedtoguidetheRevenueofficers forpermanentdisposalofgovernmentwastelandsregardingimplementationsofGovt.Resolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMN‐3988‐3290‐(1)‐A.Dt.15‐2‐1989.

1. Preparationoffinallistofavailableland:‐

Itisnecessarytoknowwhichlandsareavailablefordisposalbeforetheirfinaldisposal.ThePrantOfficer/AssistantCollectorshouldpreparealistoflandsavailablefordisposal. Thislisthasbeenreferredtoas‘finallist’hereafter.Thisisnecessarytopreventclaimsfromvariouspersons and resultant appeals for the disposal of governmentwaste lands. Experiences have

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revealedthatthedelaytakesplaceonthisaccount.Consequently,thereisunnecessarywastageofmoney,timeandwork.Itis,therefore,desirabletoprepareafinallistoflandsavailablefordisposalpriortoinitiatingtheworkofactualdisposal.ItshallbedutyoftheCollectorstoensurethat lands included in the final listareproperydisposed. Thestatementsofdisposalof landsshallbesubmittedtothegovernment.

2. LandstobeexcludedfromtheFinalList:‐

Firstly, PrantOfficer/AssistantCollector shouldprepare a list of all governmentwastelandsofthevillage.Thelistshallincludethelandsgivenonleaseonyearlybasis,landsreservedforpublicpurposesandthelandsrequiredtobereserved–thusallwastelands.Thelistshallbeprovisionaland–

(1) Effectofvariousrestrictionsfordisposalofpermanentdisposaloftheland;and

(2) Finallistshallbepreparedinviewoflandsrequiredforpublicpurposes;

(3) Asregardsrestrictionsonpermanentdisposalofgovernmentwasteland,ithasbeendecidedtodiscontinuepermanentdisposalaswellasyearlyleaseofcompactblockof100acresormore,aswellasforoneyear,sothatthelandsmaybeavailableforresettlement.

3. Allclaimsonlandsshouldbeexaminedintime:‐

Beforetakingdecisiontofinallydisposeofallgovernmentwastelands,requestsoflocalself‐government institutions and/or village people to reserve such lands for public purposesshould be taken into consideration. Government also feels that once the land disposal workstarts,itshouldnotbestoppedforanytypeofclaim.Delayislikelytotakeplaceinfinaldisposalofwaste landson accountof statements andappeals submitted to the government from rivalgroupsorpartiesmanytimes.Theinterestedpersonsalsodelaysinimplementationofspeedyimplementationofgovernmentpolicy. Thegovernmenthas, therefore,decided toexamineallsuchclaims.TheCollectorshouldundertaketheirfinaldisposal. Followingprocedureshallbefollowedinthisregard.

WheretheopinionsofLocalBodiesaretobesoughtaspergovernment instructions,itshould be specifically mentioned in the letters addressed to local bodies that “If no reply isreceivedwithin60daysofthedateofreceiptoftheletter,itwillbepresumedthatlocalbodyisagreeabletotheproposalandfurtheractionswillbetaken”,sothatthereisnodelayonaccountofnon‐receiptofopinionoflocalbodiesfordisposalofwastelands.Furtheractionmaybetakenafter60dayspresumingthatlocalbodyisagreeabletoit.

LandsreservedforpublicpurposesshouldnotbeincludedintheFinalList:‐

Whilepreparingaprovisional listofavailablegovernmentwaste lands, theMamlatdarshall prepare a list of lands required forpublic purposes in the village. Following shall be inorderofpriorityamongpublicpurposes:‐

(1) School,playgrounds,gymnasium,(2) Landforhousesites,(3) Landforgraveyardand/orcemetery,(4) Grazingland,(5) Cattleshedandmanger(6) Manurepits.

Mamlatdarshallseekadvice fromPanchayatandgeneralopinionofvillagepeopleandwillsubmititsrecommendationstothePrantOfficer.IfthePanchayathasrequestedforabovepurpose,thegovernmentshouldreturnandtakeintoconsiderationfuturerequirementsofthevillage. Heshall inter‐aliasubmithisrecommendationtoreservegovernment landsforpublic

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purposes and a copy of provisional list to SocialWelfare Officer. Considering the opinion ofSocialWelfareOfficer,thePrantOfficershallsubmithisrecommendationstotheCollector.TheCollectorshalltakefinaldecisionastowhichlandsinthevillageshouldbekeptforreservationforpublicpurposesconsideringtherecommendationsofthePrantOfficerandtheSocialWelfareOfficer. IfthePanchayathasnotmadeanydemandinviewoffuturegrowthofthevillage,theCollectorshall take finaldecision toreserve the lands forschool,play‐ground,gymnasiumetc.thelandsthusreservedshallnotbeincludedinthe‘List’.Thelandsgivenforcultivationforoneyearmaynotbeallottedforpublicpurposes.Suchlandsshall,therefore,beincludedinthelist.AfterobtainingopinionofthePanchayat,theobjectionsputforthbythePanchayatatthetimeofpaymentofrentstage,shouldnotbeacceptedwhenthepaymentofrentstageareinfavourofHarijansortribals.

4. Ifitisrepresentedthatthelandisarable,itshouldbeenteredintofinallist.

Governmentexpertmayexpressopinionthatcertain landsarenotarable. However, ifthepersonwhomakesdemandforlandrepresentsthatthelandisarable,itshouldbeenteredintofinallistandnecessaryactionshouldbetakenasperrulestoputitunder‘Santhani’.

5. Priorityofexistingleaseholders:

As high priority is to be assigned to the existing lease holders observing certainconditions,theMamlatdarshouldsubmitstatementasgiveninAppendix‐AtothePrantOfficer,whichshowsnamesofexistingleaseholders,land,surveynumber,areaandsurveynumbertobeassignedpermanentlyas laiddowninparagraph‐4ofgovernmentresolution. Thus,all thelandsmentioned in provisional list excluding the lands reserved for public purposes shall beincluded in the final list. However, as the lands are to be permanently disposed in case ofexistingleaseholders,thelandstobegiventothemonpermanentbasisshallbeincludedinthefinallistoftheland.

6. OptionstoLeaseholders:

Where the lease holders havemade large‐scale changes in the land given on lease toexisting lease‐holdersandare inposition to retainany landgivenon leaseaccording topara‐4(1)ofthegovernmentresolutionNo.LND‐3960‐AIdated1stMarch,1960,heshouldbegivenoption to retainwith him the land inwhich he hasmade alterations provided he hands overequalareaofthelandfromhisownershipland.

7. PublishingoffinalList:

When final list isprepared, theCollectorshallsend itscopies toSocialWelfareOfficer,Assistant Registrar, Prant Officer and Mamlatdar. The Mamlatdar shall publish the list in allvillages within area of fivemiles and also in the village concerned. He shall place a copy toTalukaOfficealsoforperusal.ListoflandsreservedforpublicpurposesshallbesenttoSocialWelfareOfficer,AssistantRegistrarandGramPanchayat.

8. ProceduretodisposeoflandsincludedintheList:

(1) On receipt of the final list by SocialWelfareOfficer, he shall submit a proposalwithinthree months to allot such lands to backward class persons and their co‐operativesocieties and landless agricultural labourers as shown in para 3‐A, 3B and 5 of thisresolution. Suchproposalsmaybemade for existing co‐operative societies aswell asthosetobeformedhereafter.OnecopyoftheproposalshallbedirectlysubmittedtothePrantOfficerandsecondcopyshallbesubmittedtotheCollector. However, theSocialWelfareOfficershallnotmakeanyproposalforretentionofthelandwithexistingleaseholders.

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(2) ThenafterthePrantOfficershallinformSocialWelfareOfficerandHarijanSevakSangh,shall organize land offices in maximum key villages as per definite programme pre‐decidedearlierandcarryoutworkofdisposaloflands.HarijanSevakSanghshouldbeinformedtheprogrammeofLandOfficesbeforefifteendays.ItisdesirablethatCollectormay arrange such programme for all Prant Officers on the date when SocialWelfareOfficerispresent. ThePrantOfficershallensurethatthewidepublicity isgiventotheprogrammeinallvillages, talukaoffices,DistrictCollectorOfficeand localnewspapers.Heshallseethattimelypublicityismadeinalltheneighbouringvillagesfordetailsofthelandstobedisposed.Applicationswithin______daysfrompublicationofnoticeshouldbeinvitedfromtheeligiblepersonsbeforesuchofficesareheld.

(2‐1). AmemberofLegislativeAssemblymayseekcopyofprogrammeof landOffice. Whenthe land office is held, Harijan M.L.A. in the District, if there is any as well as therepresentativeofHarijanSevakSanghinthevillagesshouldbeinvited.

(3) ThePrantOfficershallallotlandssubjecttoconditionslaiddowninpara3‐A,3‐Band5of this Resolution at land offices. The Prant officer shall pay proper attention to therecommendations of the Assistant Register, Co‐operative Societies to grant lands toLandlessAgriculturalLabourers’Co‐operativeSocietiesasstatedinparas3‐,3‐Band5oftheaforesaidgovernmentResolution,thoseofSocialWelfareOfficertograntlandstoBackward Classes Co‐operative Societies and Backward Class persons, subject to firsttwotypesofdemands,mentionedinpara3‐Aoftheabovegovernmentresolution.Iftherecommendationsoftheaboveofficersarenotagreeable,thelandsshouldnotbefinallydisposedoftilltheordersfromtheCollectorisreceived.IfSocialWelfareOfficerorhisrepresentative takesobjection togrant lands to firstorsecond type, attentionshallbepaidwhetherthepersonconcernedisofthesaidcategoryandifthequestionisrelevant,attentionalsoshallbepaidontheobjection. Ifsuchdisputeisraised,thePrantOfficershall submit the case to the Collector for disposal. The disposal of the land shall bepostponedtilldecisionoftheCollectorisreceived.

(4) When the dispute of disagreement is entrusted to the Collector asmentioned in para8(3) above, he shall give his decisionwithin a period of twomonths and his decisionshallbefollowed/implementedbyPrantOfficer.

(5) If the land available for disposal is less than the land required for allotment as perminimumnormsand if theSocialWelfareOfficermaynot formaCo‐operativeSociety,the land shall be granted to such person who is recommended by the SocialWelfareOfficer.ThePrantOfficershouldnotdecidetheissueunderanycircumstances.

(6) WhenprocedureismadeforSanthaniofland,theCollectorshouldinvitethechairmanoftheSocialJusticeCommitteeofeverytalukaorthemembersoftheCommittee,whoareconsideredsuitableforLandofficeandtheyshouldbemadeconversantwithallmattersfromthebeginningtoendoftheSanthaniwork.

9. GrantofLandstoSocieties:

Even though the Co‐operative Societies are assigned top priority, it is not possible togrant them land except compact blocks. That is why the minimum compact block shouldadmeasureabout100acres.However,if100acresoflandisspreadoutwithinadiameteroffivemiles,thereisnoobjectiontoconsidercompactblockofabout25acresofland. However,theabovelimitof100acresand25acresshouldnotbescrupulouslyfollowed.Thereisnoobjectionifacompactblockcomprisesof90to100acresandsub‐blocksof23to25acres.ACo‐operativeSociety of such persons may be formed in an area of five miles or equal diameter for this

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purpose. TheCertificate issuedby the SocialWelfareOfficer is sufficient to grant land to theSocietyforthePrantOfficer.IftheDistrictRegistrardemandstoformCo‐operativeAgriculturalSociety,heshouldbegivenaperiodofsixmonths.

10. Landshouldbeallottedtotheapplicantisotherwisequalified:

Even if the applicant has no bullock cart or agricultural implements but he isotherwisequalified,hemaynotberefusedtograntland.

11. Whentogivepossession:

Whenthere isstandingcropof thepersonother thanonewhoistobegrantedland on permanent basis, he should be given possession of the crop of that person isharvested.

12. forimplementationofthesaidResolution:

1. Inter‐sePriorityOrderamongbackwardclasspersons.

Backwardclasspersons includeScheduledCastes, ScheduledTribes,SocialandEducationally Backward 82 castes shown in Annexure‐I appended with G.R., SocialWelfareandTribalDevelopmentDepartmentNo.BCR‐1078‐13734‐H,dated1‐4‐1978aswell as Economically Backward landless persons as stated in para‐4 of the resolutiondated1‐4‐1978.However,intersepriorityamongbackwardclasseswillbeasunder:‐

(A) ScheduledCastesandScheduledTribes;butifcasearisesValmikiClassmaybegivenfirstpriority.

(B) In scheduled areas, first priority should be given to Scheduled Tribe persons andsecondpreferencetoScheduledCastes.

(C) 1. Socially,EducationallyandEconomicallyBackwardclasses,landlesspersons.

2. Kolis fromChottaUdepurPrantmaybe treatedasbackwardclassandgrantedland.

3. Backward classes Co‐operative Societies means such societies, whereinminimum60%membersarefrombackwardclasses.

4. Definitionofself‐cultivation.

Selfcultivationmeans–(1)withownlabouror(2)withthelabourofmembersof the family, not sharing in crop; but cultivation of the land by labourers andservantskeptonwages,payableincashorkindoccasionally.

5.Economicholdingshallbeasunderforthepurposeofthe

Resolution:‐

1. About16acresofdryland,or

2. About8acresseasonalirrigatedlandorlandfitforgrowingpaddy;or

3. About4acresofperennialirrigatedland.

Whereapersonholdstwoormoretypesoflandsthenfordeterminingwhetherheholdsthelandmoethan,equaltoorlessthantheareaofeconomicholdingallhislandsshallbeconvertedtoequivalentdrylandasoneacreperenniallyirrigatedlandshallbefouracresofdrylandandoneacreofseasonalirrigatedorlandfitforgrowingpaddyshallbe2acresofdryland.

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Note : ‐ Self cultivation means the same as “cultivate personally” defined as perBombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandAct,1948.

Whilecalculatingsizeofeconomicholdingpot‐kharabaareashallbeexcluded.

6. Standardarea:‐StandardareashallbeasprescribedinBombayPreventionoffragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingsAct.

7. Resident: ‐ Resident means the person living in the village, where land issituatedorthepersonlivinginanyadjoiningvillagesituatedwithinaradiusoffivemilesfromtheland.

8. Possessingland:‐Possessinglandasownerorastenantorasboth.

9. Family: ‐ Family includes – father, mother, dependent sister, son, dependentdaughterandotherco‐partner.

10. Fragments:‐ Fragmentsmeans fragmentsasdefinedinBombayPreventionofFragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingsAct.

11. Virginland:‐Thelandnotcultivatedsincecontinuous

threeyearsbefore1stMarch,1960.

12. Landlesspersons :‐ Tenants,whohavebeenevacuated from the landorwhohavehandedoverhislandsorpersonscultivatinglands,lessthan1/16thoftheceilingasdefined inSection2(26)of theGujaratLandCeilingAct are includedamongthem.

13. Grantofgovernmentwasteorgaucharlandforpoultryfarming.

(1) The government waste/gauchar lands shall be given on new andimpartiable tenure asmentioned in resolutionNo. 1970/45, dated 17thOctober,1947onpriorityasstated inresolution,dated1stMarch,1960forpoultryfarming.

(2) Thepersonwhorequestforlandshouldhaveveterinarydegree/diplomacertificate of training in poultry farming run by Animal HusbandryDepartment.

(3) First preference to eligible Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes andpersonsincludedinSocially&EduationallyBackwardClasses.

(4) landshouldbeselectedathigherplacetoconstructpoultryfarm,sothattheremaynotbewaterloggingormoistrousatmosphereandthepoultrymaygetprotectionfromheatbysurroundingtress.

(5) TheCollectorshallberequiredtogetopinionofDistrictPlanningOfficer,Intensive Poultry Development Block, District Extension Officer andconcernedOfficertograntland.

(6) ForBirdsunitof50birds,125sq.feetgroundfloorforpoultryhouseandgauchar house of 75 feet ground floor adjoining to it are required. Itsbottom should have been constructed by cement concrete. Its heightshouldbetwofeet,Surroundingareaofpoultryhouseshouldbeopen,soastofacilitateairpasscage. Inshort, landshallbegrantedat8sq. feetper bird including construction and open land for the occupation. IfPoultry unit is for 100 or 150 birds, he shall be entitled to havemore

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landsaccordingly. Moreover, foodstorage,residence forwatchmanetc.shouldbeconsideredonmeritsofthecase.

(7) The District Collectors shall grant lands in accordance with aboveconditionsandasperprescribedpriorityorder,withoutauctionsbutatprevailing market price alongwith regular taxes on the conditions laiddown in resolution No. 1970/45 dated 17th October, 1947 on new andimpartiabletenureterms.

14. Disposalofisolatedgovernmentwastelandsurveynumber:‐

Thevillages inwhichmostof thegovernment lands in final listhavebeendisposedofand isolated governmentwaste land survey number is pending for disposal and if individualdemandsfromScheduledCastesmembersarereceived,followingprocedureshouldbeadopted.

(1) Talati should display a list of government waste arable lands alongwith their surveynumbersandareaattheChavdiofeveryvillageinsuchawaythateverybodycanreadit.WhenanymemberofScheduledCasteslivinginthevillagecomestogetinformation,heshouldbeprovidedinformationtohissatisfaction.

(2) After getting information of government waste lands if any, Scheduled Castes personapplyforit,itshouldbeensuredthatheappliesinprescribedform.Ifhehasappliedonplain paper, he should be provided with a typed form forthwith and he should beinstructedtodeliverittotheconcernedMamlatdarinperson.

(3) IftheapplicantcomestotheMamlatdarOfficewithapplication,itshouldbeensuredthattheapplicationformiscompleteinallrespectsinthepresenceoftheapplicant.Ifthereisincompleteinformationinanycolumnheshouldaskhimandmakeitcomplete.

(4) Aftergettingapplication,theMamlatdarshouldsendtotheconcernedCircleOfficerforenquiring and should insist to get report alongwith case papers within seven days.WhenCircleInspector/CircleOfficerreportsandifgovernmentwastelandsarehandedovertotheapplicants,directpossessionmaybegivenalongwiththeorderbecausethelandisopen.Itshouldbeinsistedthatheincludessiteinspectioninhisreport.

Ifthelandinquestionisunderencroachment,theCircleOfficershouldmentionotheropengovernmentwasteland,itssurveynumberandareainhisreportasanalternative.

(5) TheMamlatdarshouldonreceiptofthereportofCircleOfficer,shouldsubmithisreporttothePrantOfficerwithhisclearopinionwithinsevendays.

(6) ThePrantOfficershoulddisposeoftheapplicationwithinfifteendaysfromthedateofreceiptofthepapersalongwithopinionoftheMamlatdar.

(1) Ifthelandmaybeallotted,ordersshallbeissuedaccordingly;

(2) If the land in question is such that it may not be allotted, detailed written replyshouldbemadetotheapplicantalongwithreasons.

(7) If orders have been issued to allot the land to the applicant as requested, the PrantOfficershouldkeepsuchpaperstillthereportpendingfromtheMamlatdarisreceived,ofhavinggivendirectpossessiontotheclaimant.ThePrantOfficershouldinsistthatactualpossessionofthelandisgivenwithinonemonthfromthedateofissueoftheorder.

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Chapter 23

GrantofgovernmentwastelandsforNon‐agriculturalpurposes

InstructionshavebeengivenunderintegratedresolutionofRevenueDepartmentdated6‐6‐2003 to grant governmentwaste lands forvariousnon‐agriculturalpurposes. Asoriginalpapersoftheproposalcoveringbasicprocessontheapplicants’applicationsforavailabilityofthe land in questionviz.; existingposition according to revenue record area, encroachmentofthe land in question, plans of the site, eligibility of applicant as per said resolution, writtenstatement of the applicant, surrounding position, statements of the concerned persons areprepared in Mamlatdar Office under his supervision, the provision of the resolution requirestudy.

Therefore, these instructions have been included for guidance of all implementationofficers.Theyareasunder:

RevenueDepartmenthas issued75 resolutions/circulars, consolidated all of themandissuedintegratedresolutiontograntgovernmentwastelandsfornon‐agriculturalpurposes.AllImplementation officers have been instructed to implement these instructions. If whileimplementing, the question of interpretation arises, provisions of original resolution issuedshould be taken into consideration. Provisions to grant government waste lands for non‐agriculturalpurposesareasunder:

1. Grant of land forhouse sites to farmers, agricultural labourers,backward classpersonsandBackwardClassCooperativeHousingSocieties.

(A) Governmentlandsinruralareasmaybegiventoneedyfarmers,agriculturallabourers,backward class persons individually upto 200 sq. meters and to their CooperativeSocietiesmaximum 100 sq.meters permember for house siteswithout auction. Thepersonswhoaregivenlandsshallhavetopayeveryannualnon‐agriculturalassessmentandothertaxesandcessesasmaybeleviedfromtimetotime.

(B) Government has further decided to enhance the existing power of disposal ofgovernment land and to vest following powers to the District Collector to grantgovernmentwastelandsfornon‐agriculturalpurposes:‐

Sr.No.

Purpose ExistingpowersArea

PriceinRs.

EnhancedpowersArea

PriceinRs.

1. Industrialpurpose 2hectaresRs.6lakh

2hectaresRs.15lakh

2. Commercialpurpose(landshouldbegivenbyauctiononly)

50sq.mtr.Rs.50thousand

50Sq.mtr.Rs.1lakh

3. Residentialpurpose–(a)Governmentemployeeandindividualcase

200Sq.mtr.Rs.50thousandRs.50thousand

200Sq.mtr.Rs.1lakhRs.1lakh

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Sr.No.

Purpose ExistingpowersArea

PriceinRs.

EnhancedpowersArea

PriceinRs.

(b)CooperativeHousingSociety. 8000Sq.mtr.Rs.3lakh

8000Sq.mtr.Rs.6lakh

4. ToCooperativeSocietiestoconstructgodowns.

500Sq.mtr.Rs.1lakh

500Sq.mtr.Rs.3lakh

5. NationalGridScheme 4000sq.mtr.Rs.2,40,000/‐

4000Sq.mtr.Rs.5lakh.

6. ToCooperativeSocietyandotherorganizationsforotherpurposesandtoPublicTrustonrecoveryofprice.

200sq.mtr.Rs.1,20,000/‐

200sq.mtr.Rs.3lakh

7. Forreligiouspurposesviz.;fortemple,mosque,church.Grantoflandonpayment.

200sq.mtr.Rs.30,000/‐

200sq.mtr.Rs.50,000/‐

8. StategovernmentBoard/Corporations.Grantoflandontakingpriceofland

2hectaresRs.7.5lakhs

2hectaresRs.15lakhs.

9. CentralgovernmentDepartmentsforpublicpurposes

1hectareRs.5lakh

1hectareUptoRs.15lakh

(2) TheCollectorsshallnothavepowerstograntlandsinsixurbanaglomerations,viz.;(1)Ahmedabad,(2)Vadodara,(3)Surat,(4)Rajkot,(5)Jamnagarand(6)BhavnagarunderUrban Land Ceiling Act, 1976. Proposals in this regard shall be submitted to thegovernment.

(3) Provisionstogrant/nottograntlandsforthepurposesotherthanthisshallbeasperpolicydeterminedbyvariousresolutions.

(4) Powersvestedvideparagraph‐Bshallhaveeffectfrom27‐11‐2000.

2. Concessioninoccupancypriceofhouse‐sitestoBackwardClasspersonsandtheirHousingSocieties:

When government land for house‐sites are given to the Backward Class personsindividually or to their Cooperative Housing Societies for residential purposes, it has beendecidedtogivefollowingconcessionsinthepriceofthelands:‐

(A) When government lands are granted to backward class persons individually or asmembers of Cooperative Housing Societies for residential purposes, it has beendecided to give concessions of 33% in the occupancy price of the lands. Allconditions regarding allotment of lands for residences remain same. Theseprovisionsshallbeeffectivefrom1‐8‐2000.

(B) Lands shall be granted to backward class persons individually or as member ofHousingSocietieswithina limitof40sq.metersataboveconcessionalrates inthecitieshavingtwolakhormorepopulation.Inremainingareas,landsshallbegrantedsubjecttolimitof100sq.metersataboveconcessionalrates.

(C) BackwardclasspersonsincludeScheduledCastesandScheduledTribes,SociallyandEducationallyBackward82castes,Landlessindividuals‐classes‐groupsmentionedinAnnexure‐1 appended to Govt. Resolution, Labour, Social Welfare and TribalDevelopment Department No. BCR‐1078‐13734‐H, dated 1‐4‐78 and economicallybackward landless individualsmentioned inpara‐4of the said resolutiondated1st

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April, 1978 and newly added castes, classes and groups as per amendment in theresolutionfromtimetotime.

(D) Incaseofgrantinglandsasabove,landshavinglesspriceshouldonlybepreferred.IftheCollectorfeelsthatanyotherproperlandmaybeavailableintheareawherelowpricesareprevailing,noconcessionshouldbegrantedinoccupancypriceofthelands;even though theapplicant satisfies theconditions for concessionsandotherprovisions.

(E) Wherethegovernmenthasincurredexpenditureforlandsacquisitionorwherepaidbettermenttaxorincurredexpenditureforbetterment,noconcessionmaybegiveninmarketpricetothepersonseligibleforconcession.

(F) Personswhoarenotofbackwardclassesasperrevisedclassificationbasedonthenorms of economic backwardness but are backward classes according to oldclassificationshallbeentitledtoconcession.

3.(A) Grantofgovernmentlandstodeclarednomadicorsemi‐nomadictribes:

(A) Nomadic or semi‐nomadic tribes who want to settle in future or groups of suchpersonsshouldapplythroughtheMamlatdarforland.TheCollectormayempowerMamlatdar to grant government waste land to such persons for permanenthabitation without any objections. However; such granting of lands should be inconsultation with local gram Panchayat or where there is no Panchayat ofrepresentative persons. Though it is not necessary that their concurrence isrequired. If waste land is available at convenient place; any suitable private landmay be acquired for the purpose at government cost after getting approval of thegovernment.

(B) Majority of these people being animal‐breeders, theywould like to settle on ruralareasorsurroundingforests.Therefore,thelandsshouldbepreferredinruralareasin order to settle them. However, there is no objection to give them governmentlandsinurbanareasforhouse‐sitesaccordingtotheirindividualrequirements.

(C) Theymaybegiven landsupto twogunthaswithout auction and free of occupancypriceperindividualhouse‐siteplot.Ifanypersonamongthemisinpositiontopayfulloccupancypriceoratconcessionalrate,theoccupancypriceshouldberecoveredfromhiminviewofhispayingcapacity.

(D) If theCollector feels thatpersonwhoreceives land isnot inaposition topaynon‐agriculturalannualassessmentatprevailingrateinthearea, forfirstfiveyearsandeven thereafter, annual non‐agricultural assessment should be levied equal to oneagriculturalassessment for further fiveyearsof two fixed ratesofnon‐agriculturalassessmentappliedtotheareas,whicheverisless.Thenafter,everynon‐agriculturalassessmentshouldbecharged;whichisprevailingintheareaorwhicharerevisedfromtimetotime.Othertaxesandcessesasmaybeamendedfromtimetotimeshallberecoveredinadditiontonon‐agriculturalassessment.

(E) Aboveconcessionsshallbeavailabletothepersonswhohavenotbeensettledandlivingnomadiclife.

3(B) Government lands may be given to Medium Income Cooperative HousingSocietiesorLowerIncomeGroupsCooperativeHousingSocietiesonpaymentofannual non‐agricultural assessment prevailing in the area or as may bemodifiedfromtimetotimeatmarketpricewithoutanyauctionforhouse‐site.

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(A) Marketpriceofthelandshallbethepriceonthedateonwhichthelandisgivenoratexistingmarketprice.

(B) Land shall be granted to Medium Income/Lower Income groups CooperativeSocieties’membersortomediumincomepersonsonindividualbasiswithoutauctionat prevailing price for residential purposes. However, income limit for them is Rs.48,000perannum.Theprovisionshallbeeffectivefrom21‐5‐2001.

(C) Onaccountof intensivedevastationduetostatewidesevereearthquakerecentlyon26‐1‐2001;ithasbeendecidedtogiveexemptionfromincomelimitincaseofgrantofhouse‐site plots at prevailing rate without auction to the Cooperative HousingSocieties’ members of severely earth‐quake affected talukas. It is also decided torepeal theconditionofpossessingother land/property formembersofCooperativeHousing Societies. Theseorders shall apply to the areas/villagesof severely earth‐quakeaffected38talukas.

(D) LandsshallbegrantedtothepersonsandCooperativeSocietiesonnew‐impartiabletenure and restriction to sale condition under the order. However, lands may begrantedtotheCooperativeSocietiessubjecttoadditionalconditions.(1) TheSocietyshallprepareaproper scheme todevelop the landat its costand

shallsubmitlayoutplanwithinsixmonthsfromthedateoftakingpossessiontotheCollectorforsanction.

(2) TheSocietyshallnotconstructanythingwithoutwrittenpre‐permissionoftheCollector. It shall construct houses, roads, gutter within two years as perapprovedplanfromthedateofsanctionoftheplanbytheCollector.

(3) TheSocietyshallobserveallrulesandregulationsregardinghouseswhicharedecided by rules and orders issued under Land Revenue Code and that areapplicabletothearea.

(4) TheSocietyshallnotsell,mortgageorleaseorotherwisetransferanyplotfromthe land to any otherpersonother thanmemberof the Societywithoutpriorwritten sanction of the Collector. It shall not give on rent any house to non‐member. However, these regulations shall not apply to mortgage made infavour of Cooperative Housing Financing and/or any Cooperative FinancingInstitution and to sales of lands mortgaged to any cooperative FinancingInstitutiontorecoverunpaiddebtonland. Therelaxationsonrestrictionsaresubjecttofollowingconditions.IntheeventofsaleoflandsmadebymortgageeGujarat Cooperative Housing Financing Society or any other CooperativeFinancinginstitution,governmentshallbeentitledunrealizedhalfoftheprice,that is half the difference of sale price of land and originally paid occupancyprice plus any additions, alterationsmade by thepurchaser in the land. Saleshallnotbeapprovedtillgovernment’sshareofunearnedincomeisnotpaidtoitandthepurchasershallholdthelandsubjecttoconditionsonwhichthelandwas given tohim. Decisionof theCollector shallbe final regardingunearnedincome.

(5) If the occupier of the plot commits breach of condition regarding plot, theCollectormay issue notice regarding breach of conditions and if he does notrectify thebreachof conditionwithin sixmonths,hemaybeevicted from theplotwithoutpayinganycompensation.

(6) The land shall be resumed to the government on breach of any of the termswithoutpayinganycompensation.

(7) In addition to above conditions, the Society shall be required to makeagreement in form ‘H’ or ‘HH’ as required by the Collector and appendingconditionsasdeemedbythegovernment.

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4(A) Grantofgovernmentlandstoretired/toberetired

(Servicemen)foragricultural/residentialpurposes:‐

Existing policy to grant government lands to the retired/to be retired servicemencontainedvariousprovisions.Amongthem,provisionsincolumn‐3areamendedandprovisionsincolumn‐4aretobedecidedtoapply.

Sr.No.

Point ExistingProvision Amendedprovisions

1. IncomeLimit Income shall not exceed Rs.3000/‐ per month from non‐agricultural sources exceptpension to obtain governmentland for residential purposeswhile income shall not exceedRs.750/‐permonthfromnon‐agriculturalsourcesotherthanpension.

Income limit should be same toobtain land for residence oragriculture.Thatis,theyshouldbeentitled to obtain land if theirincome from non‐agriculturalsources except pension does notexceedRs.3000/‐permonth.

2. Designation Retired/to be retiredservicemen below the rank ofMajorandnativeofGujaratareconsideredeligible.

Retired/to be retired servicemenbelow the rank upto Colonel; butonly natives of Gujarat should beconsideredeligible.

3. Eligibility to getGallantryMedal.

Noprovisionatpresent The servicemen who achievedGallantry Medal during war toshow bravery should beconsidered to grant land,irrespective of their status.However, natives of Gujarat onlyshouldbeconsideredeligible.

4. To grant gaucharland for agriculturewithoutsanthani.

Noprovisionatpresent There is a provision to grantgauchar lands to soldiers bySanthani only. Gauchar landsshouldnotbegrantedbyreleasingthem; but by “Santhani” only foragriculture.

5. Landstobegrantedto servicemen whosacrificedtheirlivesduringwar.

If the servicemen becomemartyr in war and sacrificetheir lives while performingtheirduties,theirwidowsmaybegrantedlandirrespectiveofthe period for which theyperformedduties.

If the servicemen dies duringoperation of war, their legal heirsshouldbegrantedlandirrespectiveofanyeligibility.

6. Landstobegrantedto soldierswho arerendereddisable.

Servicemen who have beenrendered permanentlydisabled during last war withPakistan should be grantedland, irrespective of theirdomicile.

Land should be granted toservicemen who have beenpermanently disabled irrespectiveof any limitations. Only thenativess of Gujarat should be heldeligible.

2. Allexistingprovisionsotherthanthosementionedaboveshallbeunchanged.

3. Teordershalltakeeffectfrom27‐3‐2001.

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4(B) Tograntgovernmentwaste lands to the soldierswhohavebeenmartyr in therecentwaratKargilFrontforagriculture/residence:‐

(1) Government has decided to grant agricultural lands to legal heirs of servicemennatives of Gujarat and who becomemartyrs in the recent war at Kargil front forlivelihoodsubjecttolimitof16acresirrespectiveoftheirincome‐limit,designationanddurationofduties.

(2) The Collector should trace arable lands in the district and immediately makeproceduretoallotlandstothelegalheirofthemartyrsoldierwithoutSanthani.

(3) Theagricultural landsshallbegrantedonnew impartible tenureandonconditionrestrainingtheirsales.

(4) Iftheheir/relativesofthemartyrsoldierliveinurbanareasandarenotinapositionto do agriculturalwork, immediate action shouldbe taken to give them land fromgovernment waste lands for residential purposes as an alternative of agriculturalland.

5. Grantofgovernmentlandsatconcessionalratetophysically

handicappedpersonsforvariouspurposeswithoutauction:‐

(1) Governmenthasdecidedtoallotgovernmentwastelandstophysicallyhandicappedforfollowingpurposes:‐

(A) Forconstructionofhouses,

(B) Tostartoccupation

(C) Tostartschoolforphysicallyhandicapped.

(D) Toestablishresearchcentresforphysicallyhandicapped

(E) Toestablishindustrybyphysicallyhandicappedentrepreneurs.

(2) Governmentwaste landsshallbegiventothemforabovepurposesatconcessionalrateof50%ofmarketprice.

(3) Physically handicapped having annual income upto Rs. 60,000 shall be entitled toobtainlandatconcessionalrates.

(4) Definition laid down in para‐2 of Protection of Equal Rights to PhysicallyHandicappedAct,1995ofGovernmentof India forphysicallyhandicappedshallbeconsidered.Apersonwhoisphysicallyhandicappedaccordingtothedefinitionshallonlybeentitledtoobtainsuchlands.

(5) CertificateofCivilSurgeonoftherespectivedistrictshallberecognized.

(6) Lands shall be admissible according to prevailing norms of government for thepurposeofdemandoflands.

(7) PowerstodisposeofgovernmentwastelandshavebeenvestedinDistrictCollectorby above para 1(B). In the case of demands by physically handicapped ofgovernmentwastelands,asperabovepolicy,theCollectorsshalldecidewithintheirpowers.Iftheyarenotwithinhispower,theyshallbesubmittedtogovernmentfordecision.

(8) Thisordershallbeeffectivefrom20‐4‐2001.

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6. TograntgovernmentlandstoFreedomFightersandconcessioninpriceoflands:‐

Freedomfightersareallottedgovernmentwastelandsforresidentialpurposesbytakingoccupancy price vide Govt. Resolution, Revenue Department No. LND‐3962‐3985‐A, dated 1stMay,1963,ithasalsobeendecidedtogivefollowingconcessionsinoccupancyprice:‐

(1) When freedom fighters are granted government land individually or asmemberofCooperativeHousingSociety,theyshallberequiredtopay50%ofoccupancypriceofthelandoratRs.50persq.meter,whicheverisless.

(2) The freedom fighters shall be granted landwithin a limit of 40 sq.metersindividually or as member of Cooperative Housing Society at concessionalrate as stated above in the cities having population of two lakh or above,whileatotherplaceslandswillbegrantedwithinalimitof100sq.metersatconcessionalrateasstatedabove.

(3) Intheeventofgrantinggovernmentlandtofreedomfightersforagriculturalorresidentialpurposes,monthlyincomelimitisfixedatRs.3500/‐includingfreedomfighterpension.Thisordershallbeeffectivefrom20‐8‐2001.

7. Allotment of government lands to transferable officers/ employees of StateGovernment/Panchayatservicesforresidentialpurposeswithoutauction:‐

Withaviewtobringuniformityinthepolicyofallottinglandstoofficers/employeesofState government/Panchayat services; the State government has decided to change previouspolicy of granting lands to transferable officers/employees of State government/Panchayatservicesforresidentialpurposesandadoptfollowingnewpolicy:‐

(1) Eligibility:

(A) Land shall be available to permanent/temporary Officers /employees of Stategovernment/Panchayatserviceswhohavecompletedfiveyearsserviceonthedateofapplication.

(B) He/sheshouldnotpossesshouse/flatinhis/hernameorinthenameofhusband/wifeordependentwithina radiusofeightkilometers fromtheplaceunderdemandon thedateofapplicationofofficer/employeeoronthedateofgettingpossession.

(2) Wherewillthelandbeavailable:

Officer/employeemaygetlandinhis/hernativedistrictorinthedistrictwherehe/sheisservingathis/heroption.

However,forGandhinagardistrict,thetransferableofficers/employeesshallnotgetlandinGandhinagarcitybutatanyotherplaceinGandhingarDistrictorinhisnativedistrict.

(3) Areaofeligibleplotandpriceofland:

(A) Inordertodeterminetheplottobeallotted,basicpayonthedateofapplicationshallbeconsidered.

(B) Inorder todeterminepriceof land, theDistrict levelValuationCommitteeconstitutedvideresolutionofRevenueDepartmentdated15‐1‐1998shalldecideprevailingmarketprice.Theallotmentpriceshallbe50%ofthatprice.Takingallotmentpriceasbaseandinviewofbasicpayonthedateofapplication,theofficer/employeeshallbeentitledtogetareaoftheplotatconcessionalrateasunder:‐\

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Sr.No.

Basicpay Areaoftheplot(Sq.meter)

Priceoftheland

1. UptoRs.9899 90 50%ofexistingallotmentprice

2. Rs.9900to13,199 135 75%ofexistingallotmentprice

3. Rs.13200toRs.14,899 200 or 250 as perdemand

100%ofexistingallotmentprice–100%ofexistingallotmentpriceupto200sq.metersand 1½ times the allotment price ofadditional50sq.meters.

4. Rs.14,900andabove. 200or250or330asperdemand

100% of allotment price upto 200 sq.metersand1½timestheallotmentpriceofadditionalsq.meters.

(C) IftheofficersgettingbasicpayuptoRs.9899/‐areclass‐Iofficersandmakesdemandfor135 Sq.meters of plot instead of 90 sq.meters, the plot shall be given at 75%of theallotmentprice.

(D) IfhusbandandwifebothareStategovernmentemployeesandareeligibletogetplot,theincome of husband andwife shall be counted jointly and plot commensurating to theincomeshallbeallotted.Plotofmaximum250sq.metersshallbeallottedanditspriceshallbetakenasabove.

(4) Conditions:

(A) Plotallottedshallbeusedforresidentialpurposesonly.Itshallnotbeusedforanyotherpurpose.

(B) Construction on the allotted plot shall be completed within three years. During thisperiod, construction shall be completed invariably. He shall have to live in itcompulsorily.Ifitisnotpossibletodoso,onaccountofgroundsbeyondcontrol,heshallbe required to apply in advance for extension of time limit alongwith evidences,otherwisetheplotshallberesumedtogovernmentwithoutanycompensation.

(C) Permissionshallnotbegrantedtosellopenplotwithoutconstruction.

(D) If the plot holder is not in a position to make construction on the plot, he shall berequiredtoreturntheplottothegovernment.

(E) Irrevocablepowerofattorneymaynotbeissuedasregardssaleofallottedplot.Ifsuchthingcomestonotice,theplotallottedshallberesumedtothegovernmentwithoutanycompensation.

(F) Iftheplotalongwithconstructionissoldforspecialreasons,differentialamountinthebelow mentioned proportion, shall be deposited with government as premium.Differentialamountshallbederivedbydeductingoriginaloccupancypricepaidby theemployeefromthepriceoftheplotatprevailingmarketprice.Heshallhavetoexplicitlygivedetailsalongwithnecessaryevidencesforspecialreasonsofsuchsale.

Sr.No.

Duration of period from the date of occupancycertificate

Premia to be paid fordifferentialamount

1. Within10years 100%(x)

2. Aftertenyearsbutwithin15years 75%

3. After15yearsbutwithin20years 50%

4. After20yearsbutwithin25years 25%

5. After25years 0%

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If thehouseconstructedonallottedplot issoldwithin tenyears,originalamountpaidand ten percent simple interest on original amount paid shall be deducted from themarket price of the land and he shall be required to pay 100% premia on remainingdifferentialamount.

(G) InthecaseofOfficer/employee,grantof landshallbedecidedinviewofavailabilityofgovernmentlandatrelevantplace.

(H) Government employee/officer shall obtain land under the scheme only once duringentireserviceperiod.Iftheofficer/employeehasformerlyobtainedlandatconcessionalrateinpreviousschemesandhassoldtoother,heshallnotbeentitledtoobtainthelandagain.

(5) Iftherearemorethanonedemandforthesamelandforresidentialpurposes,allotmentoflandshallbebydrawsystembytheDistrictCollector.

(6) IfserviceconditionsapplytoStategovernmentemployeesareappliedtothePanchayatserviceemployeesandwhose recruitment,qualifications,promotionandother serviceconditionsareframedunderGujaratPanchayatAct,1961,suchofficers/employeesshallbeincludedinPanchayatservices.

(7) Incasesofdemandsofofficers/employeesofgovernmentlandforresidentialpurposes,theDistrictCollectorsshalldecidesubjecttothepowersvestedinthembygovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMN‐392000‐1697‐A,dated27‐11‐2000,iftheyarenotwithinhispowers,heshallsubmitproposaltothegovernment.

(8) Theresolutionshallbeeffectivefrom4‐4‐2001.Pendingdemandsofofficers/employeesforresidentialpurposesonthedateofresolutionshallbedecidedundertheresolution.

(9) Inordertoavoiddifficultiesandinconveniencetotheemployeestotraceandgetlandsandtheymaysmoothlyselectlands,andsituationoftheland/surveynumbersareeasilyavailable to them, the District Collector shall circulate necessary information in theirdistrictandshalltakeimmediatestepstoremovetheirdifficulties.

(10) FormofAffidavitisgivenblow.

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AFFIDAVIT

Name

Father’sname

Caste

Occupation

Ageinyears

Residence

I hereby declare by the affidavit that I___________________________servingas__________________________intheofficeof_____________________________Department. Ijoinedmyserviceon_________________.Mycontinuousserviceisof__________years.

2. Detailsofmembersofmyfamilyareasunder:‐

Sr.No.

Name Age Occupation Yearlyincome Relation

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

3. Iherebydeclare that Idonotpossessplotof landorhouse in thenameofmyself,mywife/husbandor dependentwithin a radius of eight kilometers from theplaceof landunderdemand.

4. Iliveat_____________________________atpresent.Proofisenclosed.

5. I or any of my family members have obtained/not obtained land/house/flat fromgovernmentforresidentialpurposes.

6. Affidavitexecutedbymeistruetothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief.IherebydeclarethatifIamprovedwrongorguilty,Ishallbepunishableundergovernmentrules.IhaveunderstoodthisandIdeclaretheabovefactsbyaffidavit.

Place:

Date

Introducedby

(11) Register of applications for the demands of plots for residential purposes byofficers/employeesofStateGovernment/Panchayatservices.

1. Name,Designation,Officeofthe

Employeewhomadedemand.

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2. Howmanyyearsofservicehasbeen completedbytheapplicantonthe dateofapplicationfordemandof residentialplot.

3. Wheredoestheapplicantwantstogetland? Inthenativedistrictordistrictofservice? Nameofvillage Nameoftaluka Nameofdistrict.

4. Monthlybasicpayoftheapplicant:

5. Ifhusband/wifeoftheapplicantisin Governmentservice,statefollowing Details:‐ NameofOffice: Basicpay Others

6. Ifhe/shehasobtainedlandat concessionalratepreviouslyas Governmentofficer/employee. itsparticularsshouldbeincluded intheprescribedaffidavit.

Date Signatureoftheapplicant.

8. Grant of government land for residential purposes Area of plot and Rules forconstruction:‐

(A) Intheplotoflandallottedforresidences,theCooperativeHousingSocietyshallbegivenlandsupto100sq.meterspermemberasregardsareaoflandtobekeptopenandconstruction.In the total areaof landgivento the society,plottingshouldbemadeandprovisionhas tobemadeforcommonplot,roads,marginetc.Asfollowingprovisionhasbeenmadeinconstructionandopenlands,theconstructionshallbemadeaccordingly:‐

Sr.No.

Areaofplot Areaformaximumconstruc‐tion(Floor)

Minimumwidth

Openlandstobeleft Remarks

Front(Inmeters)

Rear(In

meters)

Side(Inmeters)

1. 40to90Sq.meters

60% 5meters 2.5 1.5 ‐ ‐

2. 91to200Sq.meters

50% 8meters 3.0 2.0 2.5 Intheplotoftwinplotsof150and200sq.metersanyonesideshallbe

considered.

3. 201to500Sq.meters

40% 10meters 4.5 3.0 3.0

4. 501to1000Sq.meters

40% 12meters 4.5 3.0 3.0

5. 1001andaboveSq.meters

40% 15meters 4.5 3.0 3.0

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(B) Plotof40sq.metersshallbeconsideredpermissibleinthecasesofHousingSchemerunbycompetentauthorityestablishedbythelawinforceatrelevantperiodorGovernmentofIndia,StateGovernment,localbodyoranyotherinstitute.

(C) Moreover,F.S.I.shallbekeptat1.2atthetimeofconstruction.IfithasbeendecidedtokeepmaximumF.S.I.inUrbanDevelopmentAuthorityorTownPlanningSchemeinanyarea,anditislessthan1.2,totalareaofconstructionshallberegulatedaccordingtoF.S.I.

(D) Forleavingmargin,itwouldbeatthewillofplotholdertodecidewhethertoadoptthesaidnorms formarginor toadoptnormsprevailing in localmunicipalityorMunicipalCorporation.

9. Grant of sanction to sell land/plot on new term given for residential purposes,Breachofconditionofnewtenure,Extensionoftime‐limitinconstructionofhouse–completionofconstruction:‐

(A) Saleofland/plotonnewtenureandregularisationofunauthorizedsales

Nounconstructedland/plotgivenfornon‐agriculturalpurposesonnewtenuremaybetransferred by sale, mortgage etc. However, lands/plots given for industrial/commercialpurposesmaybepermittedbytheCollectortomortgagetorecognizedfinancialinstitutionsornationalized banks or cooperative banks to obtain loan for construction on plot/land or forcommercialpurposes.

TheCollectormaypermittosell land/plotalongwithconstructiongivenonnewtenurefor non‐agricultural purposes on payment of following premia, provided proper reasons aregivenforit.

(1) Based on difference between original price of land/plot paid to the government andwhen permission to sell is given or order is issued to regularize unauthorized sale andcompetentofficermaydetermineitsprice,followingpercentageshallbetakenaspremia:‐

(A) Land/plotgivenforresidentialpurposes–50%ofdifferenceinpriceasstatedin(1)abovemaybechargedaspremia.

(B) Land/plot given for other purposes except agriculture – 75% of difference inpriceasstatedin(1)above.

(C) Premiaasper(B)abovemaybetakenwhenthesaleortransferisonaccountofmortgage.Whentheplot/landincludingconstructionistransferredunauthorisedly,itshouldberegularizedbytakingfollowingpremia:‐

(1) ForPlot/landgivenforresidentialpurposes‐

75%ofdifferenceinoriginalpriceasstatedin(1)abovemaybetakenaspremia.

(2) Forplot/landgivenforpurposesotherthanresidential‐

100%of thedifference inprice as stated in (1) abovemaybe taken aspremia.

(B) Extensionoftime‐limitforconstructionaswellcompletionof

constructionofhouse:‐

(A) FirstBreachofcondition:

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Whereconstructionofhouseisnotcompletedwithintwoyearsfromthedateoftakingpossession of the land and if proper reasons viz.; natural calamity, difficulties in obtainingconstructionmaterials,financialstringencyetc.areputforthandifCollectorissatisfiedbyitandif he feels that if time limit is extended for original land holder, he will be in a position tocompleteconstruction,hemayextendthelimitforfurthertwoyearsonfollowingpremia:‐

(A)(1) Plot given for residential purposes – Amount equal to 10 timesof existingnon‐agriculturalassessmentmaybetakenaspremia.

(A)(2)Plotgivenforthepurposeotherthanresidential–Amountequalto20timesofexistingnon‐agriculturalassessmentmaybetakenaspremia.

(A)(3)IforiginallandholderbelongstoScheduledCastesorScheduledTribesorOtherBackwardClasses, half of the amount as shown inA(1) andA(2) abovemay be recovered aspremia.

(B) Secondbreachofcondition:

Ifconstructionofthehouseisnotcompletedevenafterextensionoftwoyearsafterfirstbreach of condition and if the Collector feels that it has happened such on account ofcircumstancesbeyondcontrolandiforiginallandholderassuresthatheisinapositiontocompleteconstructioniffurthertwoyearsareextended,theCollectorshallregularizebreachofconditionandextendthelimitfor furthertwoyearsonpaymentoffollowingpremia:‐

(B)(1) Plotgivenforresidentialpurpose‐Amountequalto20timesofexistingnon‐agriculturalassessmentmaybetakenaspremia.

(B)(2) Plotgivenforpurposeotherthanresidential–Amountequalto50timeofexistingnon‐agriculturalsharemaybetakenaspremia.

(B)(3) IforiginallandholderbelongstoScheduledCastesorScheduledTribesorOtherBackwardClasses, half of the amount as shown inB(1) andB(2)maybetakenaspremia.

(C) Noextensionoftime‐limitmaybegrantedaftertwobreachesofcondition.Insuchcases,thelandmayberesumedandenteredasgovernmentwastelandanddisposeitoffasperrules.

(D) Ifsixyearstimehaslapsedaftertakingpossessiononthedateofissueoftheorderand–

(1) If no construction has been made in the land, it should be confiscated anddisposedofasperrules.

(2) If part construction has been made, the land may resumed and entered asgovernmentwastelandandthenmayberegrantedatexistingmarketprice.

(3) If the construction has been completed after six years from the date of takingpossession;thelandshouldbeenteredasgovernmentwastelandandregrantedatcurrentmarketrates.

(E) AlltheCollectorsshoulddisposeofthecasesofland/plotgrantedonfulloccupancypriceoratconcessionalrates.

(F) Caseswhicharenotincludedintheaboveinstructionsortherearesufficientreasonsforthem or are necessary to be disposed of on merits, should be submitted to thegovernment by the Collector. When land on new tenure is given to any registered

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firm/companyon leaseor saleand if thereare changes in thenamesofpartners,pre‐sanction of government shall be sought when land of new tenure is given to thefirm/company on lease, or sale, names of allmembers/partners of the firm/company,theiraddresses,truecopiesofpedhinamaandpartnershipdeedetc.shouldbeenclosedanda conditionshouldbeentered intoorderof land that if theremaybeanychangesintoexistingmembersorpartnersthatis,ifoneormorepartnersatthetimeoforiginalgrant of land are relievedor newpartners are added, governmentpermissionmaybesought. Whilegrantingpre‐permission, theywillhave topay20%premiaofnotionalmarketpriceofrelevantlandatthetimeofchangeinpartnersinthefirm.Thechangesmadeexceptthisshallbeconsideredbreachofconditionandthelandmayberesumedtothegovernment.

(G) Needy,financiallyweakandmembersoflowincomegroupmaymortgagelandsonnewandimpartibletermsandrestrictionofsaletoGujaratRuralHousingBoardonfollowingconditions:‐

(1) NofinancialassistanceshallbepaidfromgovernmentorPanchayatsonplotafteritsmortgage.

(2) IfthepaymentofloanisnotmadetotheBoardandifthe

land/houseisconfiscatedoutofprofitaccruedfromitssale,Boardshallpay50%ofthedifferenceofthemarketpriceofthedateofsaleandpriceofgrantofland.

10‐A. GrantofgovernmentwastelandsforIndustrialpurposes:

TheDistrictCollectorsshallgrantgovernmentwaste landsuptotwohectaresareaandprice upto Rs. 15 (Fifteen) lakh for industrial purposes without auction under followingconditions:‐

1. Consent/opinion of Commissioner of Industries/Industries Officer shall beobtainedforsuchdemand;

2. Priortoproceedtograntsuchlandsaftergettingopinionofthebranch/officeof concerned Town Planning Department further action shall be taken inaccordancewiththepowersgiven.

3. TheCollectorshallnotexercisesuchpowersinsixlargecityareasandurbancomplex, viz.; (1) Ahmedabad, (2) Vadodara, (3) Surat, (4) Rajkot, (5)Bhavnagar and (6) Jamnagar. In other words, the proposals to getgovernmentwastelandsintheseareasshallbesubmittedtogovernment.

4. Whether the government waste lands under demand are required for anypublicpurposeshallbepre‐examinedbytheCollector.

5. PriceofsuchlandshallbedeterminedbyDeputyTownPlanner.

10‐B. Specialprocedurewhengaucharlandisallottedforindustrialpurposes:

(Atpresentprovisionoftheresolutionispostponed)

10‐C. Simplificationofproceduretograntgovernment land for industrialpurposes foracceleratedindustriesdevelopmentinearth‐quakeaffectedKutchDistrict.

Ithasbeendecidedtoadoptfollowingproceduretograntgovernmentlandforindustrialpurposesinearth‐quake‐affectedKutchDistrict.

(A) Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation shall make demand of land forindustrialpurposeinKutchdistrict;

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(B) Following Committee is formed to supervise the work to make land allotmentprocesssimpleandspeedyforindustrialpurposes:‐

(1) PrincipalSecretary,Revenue Chairman(2) PrincipalSecretary,Industries Member(3) PrincipalSecretary,Finance Member(4) PrincipalSecretary,UrbanDevelopment Member(5) ChiefTownPlanner Member(6) CommissionerofIndustries Member(7) Collector,Kutch,Bhuj MemberSecretary

(C) The Committee shall decide areas of land suitable for industrial purposes andgiveopinionaboutevaluationofland.

(D) TheCommitteewill take care to see thatworkof earmarkingof areasof landsuseful for industries, demand by Gujarat Industrial Development Corporationand devolution of existing powers, procedure to sanction the demands arecompletedwithinaperiodnotexceedingtwomonths.

2. Thisordershallbeeffectivefrom1‐8‐2001.

10‐D. Allotmentofgovernmentlandtonon‐residentIndiansforindustrialenterprise:‐

When non‐resident Indians apply to get government land through State GovernmentBureau, viz.; Industrial Extension Bureau (Index‐B) for requirement, all Collectors/DistrictDevelopmentOfficers shallmake such arrangement that theirdemands are expeditiouslymetwith.

10‐E. AllotmentoflandstoHotel,Motel,Restaurantsundervarioustourismprojects:‐

1. The government has declared new tourism policy and government has madearrangement to grant governmentwaste lands to industrial units for various tourismprojectsasmentionedinpara5.1.2.Now,governmenthasreconsideredthematteranddecided that government waste lands shall be given to them as they are given toindustries. Now, such lands shall be granted at prevailing market price for hotels,motels,amusementparksetc.

2. TheCollectorsshallprepareproposalsonsuchdemandandsubmit togovernment forsanction with consent/opinions of Director of Tourism. Price of the land shall bedeterminedbyDeputyTownPlanner.

3. If such demands are from industrial units, Secretary, Tourism Department shall beincluded in theCommittee formedbyGovt.Resolution,RevenueDepartmentNo. JMN‐3993‐1126‐A,dated12‐7‐2994.

4. Landshallbegrantedatprevailingpricefor23typesoftourismprojectsdeclaredundertourismpolicy.

5. Beforegranting such lands recommendationofTourismDepartment shall beobtainedforrequirementsof landforprojects. TheprojectssanctionedbyTourismDepartmentorCorporationshallbeconsideredtograntlandatprevailingmarketprice.

11. Transferoflandsgivenonleaseforindustrialpurposesbychargingpremium:‐

(A) It was a policy of Saurashtra Government to grant government lands forindustrialpurposesonyearlyrentonleaseof99years.Accordingly,governmentlands have been granted on lease for industrial purposes on new tenure withrestrictiononsale inSaurashtraareas. Entire landsarementioned in leaseon

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theconditionofrestrictiononsaleforindustrialpurposes. Whenpermissionissought under condition‐5 to transfer it to other during continuance of leasealongwithfactoryandmachines,thepermissionmaybegrantedatapremiumofone percent of themarket price of the land. The person inwhose favour thelease/transferismade,shallcontinuetoholdlandonleaseatoriginalcondition.SuchpermissionoftransfermaybegivenbytheCollectors.

(B) Government waste lands are given to partnership firms on lease or perpetualsale for industrial purposes. If there is any change inpartners, viz.; partner isrelieved or changed or when new partner enters, government permission isrequiredintheprocessofanychange.Insuchcases,ithasbeendecidedtopaypremiaat20%ofthenotionalmarketprice. Ithasalsobeenproposedtoentersuch condition in the orders granting lands. Any change made withoutpermission of the government shall be consideredbreach of condition and thelandsshallberesumedtothegovernment.

12. Grantoflandforthepurposeofkiln‐furnace,Installmentofoccupancyprice:‐

Inorder todisposeof applications forpermanentdemandofGovernmentwaste landsforlime‐kilnearlier,theapplicantswhoseeconomicconditionispoor,shallbegivenmaximumfiveequalannual installmentsonmeritsof the case. Simple interest at6%shallbe leviedonremaining unpaid amount of occupancy price. The Collectors shall recover the amountalongwithinstallments.

13. Non‐grantofgovernment/villagesiteandgaucharlandonpermanentbasisorleaseforbusinesspurposes:‐

1. Generally government village site or gauchar land is not granted for businesspurposes.

2. Entrepreneurs inpetrol pump, diesel pumpor crudekerosenedepots etc.mayearnprofitbycommercialuseintheirbusinessenterprise. Theymaypurchaseprivate lands by paying more. Therefore, government/village site or gaucharlandsmaynotgenerallybegrantedforbusinesspurposes.Incaseitisrequiredtobegiven,itshouldbeseenthattheyarenotgrantedwithoutauction.

3. Thereisexceptionfordemandofgovernment/villagesitesandgaucharlandsforbusiness purposes by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes persons. Whengovernment/village site or gauchar lands are given to Scheduled Castes,ScheduledTribesforPetrol/Dieselpump,gasagency,Kerosene/Crudeoildepotslike commercial purposes on permanent basis, theymay be granted atmarketpriceasmaybedecided.Butitspriceshouldnotberecoveredatastretchbutinthreeyearlyinstallments.Outofthesethreeinstalmentsofoccupancyprice,firstinstalmentshallberecoveredpriortoissueofregularorderofgrant.Nointerestshall be charged on these instalments. If they do not pay instalmentswithinprescribedtime‐limit,interestshallberecoveredofdelayedpayment.

4. Where lands have been given on lease previously for business purposes, theproposals of renewal or extension of time limit shall be submitted togovernment.

5. Generallypermissionfornon‐agriculturaluseissoughtonprivatelandsforbrickkilns.Suchpermissionmaynotbegrantedperpetually.

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6. Governmentwastelandsmaybegrantedtonationalizedbanksforconstructionofbuildingforbanksonrequestonrealizationofexistingmarketprice.PriceofthelandshallbedeterminedbyDeputyTownPlanner.

7. MilkproducersCooperativeSocietyisabackboneofeconomyatvillagelevelandgivesubstantialcontributioninruraldevelopment. Governmenthasdecidedtoallotthem200sq.metersoflandwithoutauctionforthepurposeofconstructionofcattlecentre,officebutnotgodown.Asthevillagesfallinginradiusof10kms.of urban areas have development potential, price of such lands is to bedeterminedbyDeputyTownPlanner.

14. GrantofgovernmentwastelandstoCooperativeSocietiesforconstructionofgodowns:‐

(A) When Cooperative Societies are granted government waste lands forconstructionofgodowns,theoccupancypricemaybedeterminedasperruleandproposalmaybesubmittedtogovernmenttograntlandat50%price.

(B) When Cooperative Societies are granted land for construction of godowns andwhensuchcooperativesocietieswerepreviouslygranted landsat concessionalrateof50%andwhenthesamecooperativesocietiesagaindemandgovernmentlands at concessional rate for construction of new godownor extension of theexisting godowns, they should not be given 50% concession but economicpositionofthesocietyandactivitiesundertakenbythemshouldbekeptinviewandconcessionsshouldbereducedaccordingly.TheDistrictCollectorsmayfirstseek opinion of District Registrar, Cooperative Societies and after consideringwhatconcessionsshouldbegiveninsuchcasesandthensubmittheproposalstothegovernment.

(C) On getting such proposal from the District Collector, the District Registrar,CooperativeSocietiesshouldtakeinviewtheeconomicviabilityofCooperativeSociety, activities undertaken by it and give clear opinion as to how muchconcessionshouldbegiventosuchsociety.

(D) In cases where Cooperative Societies are prepared to pay full amount ofoccupancy price, their proposals should be duly disposed of without delaywithoutfollowinganyprocedureasperparas2and3.

15. Allotmentoflandforfisheriesinbrackishwater:‐

Fisheries Department has issued order to implement Coastal Aquaculture Scheme incoastal areas. If private persons make demand for land under these orders, the respectiveDepartments have to place their lands of or near coastal areas and landwith revenue surveynumbershave tobeplacedunderRevenueDepartment. Governmenthasdecidedasunder inthisregard:‐

PolicyforgrantofcoastalareaslandforbrackishwaterhasbeendecidedbyresolutionofRevenueDepartmentdated4‐4‐1987.Accordingtotheprovisionofthisresolution,landsofbrackishwaterareaaregivenonlease. Brackishwaterareameanssuchlandwhichisfloodedby sea water occasionally or frequent on account of natural spread of sea water or the landwhichisnotaffectedbyartificialevasionofcoastalsalinewater;butwhererushofseawaterissuch that cannot be prevented. Rent of land is charged Rs. 100 per annum per hectare asdecided vide Govt. Resolution, Revenue Department N. JMN‐3986‐2730‐A, dated 1‐7‐1986.Fisheriesinbrackishwaterrequiretechnicalknowledge,training,financialfacilitiesetc.Those

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whoareallotted landon individualbasisdonothavetocopeupwiththeserequirements. Asfisheriesarebasedontraditionalcatchingoffish,thisindustrycouldnotadequatelydevelope.

In view of these aspects, it has been decided to organizemeetings at higher level, tochangeexistingpolicyanditisproposedtomakefollowingamendments.

(1) Period:‐Existingperiodforleaseoflandforfisheriesis15years.

yearsforfirststageand15yearsforsecondstage.Instead,itshouldbekept20yearsforfirststageand20yearsforsecondstage.

Rateofrent:‐

(A) According to the present rate, rent of Rs. 100 will be charged for firstthreeyears;

(B) Fromfourthyear,rentforbigplotsrequiringhugeinvestmentshouldbeincreasedtoRs.500,whilerentofRs.200willbechargedonplotsuptofivehectaresfromfourthyeartoindividualbeneficiary.

(2) Professionalfishermenshallbegivenfirstpriorityinviewoffinancialcapabilitytoundertaketoacquireknowledge,studyandactivities inadditiontoselectioncriteriaofindividualbeneficiary.

(3) Incaseofindividualdemands,priorityordershallbeasunder:‐

(A) Priorityorderamongindividualfishermen:‐

1. Professionalfishermen, 2. Scheduledtribes, 3. ScheduledCastes, 4. OtherBackwardClassesrecognizedbygovernment, 5. Non‐backwardpersons.

Fromamongaboveapplicants, firstpriorityshallbegiventotheperson of the respective village. If suitable person from village is notavailable or the land to be allotted is more, persons from respectivetalukaandrespectivedistrictshallbeconsidered.

(B) SelectionCommittee:‐

Now,SelectionCommitteeatdistrictlevelshallbecomprisedasunder:‐1. Collectororhisrepresentative,notbelowtherankofPrantOfficer,2. DeputyDirector,FisheriesorSuperintendentofFisheries,3. SocialWelfareOfficeroftherespectivedistrict,4. ConcernedTalukaMamlatdar.

(4) Before allotting land for aquaculture, a survey should be carried out for eacharea. Layoutofplotshouldalsobepreparedaftersurvey. Largesizedplotsinthe lay out shall be for mother farms. Small plots of five hectares shall beprepared surroundingmother farm. Mother hatchery shall provide seeds andnecessaryguidancetosmallplotholders.Itshallarrangeforsaleoffishalso.15to25%oflandsshallbeallottedforsuchmotherhatchery,remaininglandshallbegiventosmallplotholders.SuchtypeofmasterplansshallbepreparedbytheCommissioner of Fisheries with the help of Collector within six months. TheCollectormayallotplotsadmeasuringfivehectaresorlessforaquacultureonthebasisoftheMasterPlan.

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(5) Largeplotswhichmaybedevelopedwithhugeinvestmentsmaybereservednotfor individual but for big project and small plots which may be individuallydevelopedwithlargeinvestmentsmaybegivenonindividualbasis.

(6) Inordertoundertakethisactivityforallotmentofgovernmentwastelandsandfor speedy disposal of applications Deputy Secretary (Land) in RevenueDepartmenthasbeenentrustedtheworkofsupervisionandcoordination.

(7) ThelandswhichareconsideredsuitableforaquaculturebytheCommissionerofFisheries and which is not objectionable by Revenue Department should beentrustedtoFisheriesDepartmentforsystematicplanningandarrangetogivetoeligiblepersonsonleaseasperrulesoftheplanning.

(8) Only localCo‐operativeSocietiesconsistedofpersonsspecifiedin3(A)shallbeeligibletogetlandsnotmorethanfiftyhectares.TheCollectorshallhavepowerto do so. However the Collector shall consider recommendation of FisheriesDepartment.

(9) Corporations,PublicLimitedCompanies,privatecompaniesetc.shalldemandforlandsaccording to theirprojects. Industrialunitsmaygenerallymakedemandupto 100 hectares. However, considering expertise, use of internationaltechnology, economic aspects of the project and technical feasibility of theproject shall be taken into consideration and such companiesmay be grantedmore than 100 hectares of land on lease. Reports of the Collector andCommissioner of Fisheries shall be obtained under this paragraph. TheCommittee of government shall have powers to give land on lease. SuchproposalsshallbeplacedbeforetheCommitteeconsistedofSecretary,RevenueDepartment, Tribal Development Department, Fisheries, Ports and Transportdepartment and Social Welfare Department at government level and theproposal shall be submitted to the government for sanction after therecommendationoftheCommittee.

(10) Theleaseshallbegivensubjecttofollowingconditions:‐

(1) Thelesseeshalluselandforbrackishwaterfishfarmonlyandtobeutilizedforfish/shellfishcultureorculturedfishandformarketingofshellfish.

(2) Leasedlandshallbegiventothelesseeforaleaseof20years.However,lessormayextenditsperiodforanothermaximum20years.

(3) Total tenure of the lease shall not exceed 40 years under any circumstances.After 20 or 40 years, the leased land shall return to the lessor alongwith allconstructionthereon.Onexpiryoflease;landwillberesumedtothedepartmentandconstructionsthereonshallberemovedathiscost.

(4) Labourers required on farm shall be obtained by the lessee locally or fromsurroundingareas. If there is localmember,heshallbepreferred for technicalandotheractivitiesofthefarm.

(5) The lessee shall be required to give information on production etc. whendemandedbytheofficersofRevenueandFisheriesDepartment.

(6) Thelesseeshallgrowtreesonallthefourbordersofleasedland.Suchactivitiesmaynotbecarriedoutonanylandotherthanbordersoftheland.

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(7) The lessee shall give all typesof facilitieswhenRevenueandFisheriesOfficerscometothesiteforinspectionoffarmandotheractivities.

(8) The lessee shall bear all necessary expenditure for boundary marks of landleasedandfordocumentofthelease.

(9) The lesseeshallnotgive the landon leaseor transfer toanybody;but if lesseerequires financial assistance for aquaculture use, he shall mortgage it to thenationalizedbanksorfinancinginstitutionsrecognizedbygovernmenttoobtainloan.

(10) Thelesseeshallnotpossessoroccupymorelandsthanthosegiventohim.

(11) Governmentoritsrepresentativesreservetheirrightstoproposeanyadditions–alterationsintheconditionsofthelease.

(12) Whenthelesseemakesbreachofanyoftheconditionsofthelease,theleasemayberevokedwithoutpayinganycompensationbygivingthreemonthsnotice.

(13) If lease land is required for any public interest, the State Government and itsrepresentatives reserve their rights to terminate the leasewithout paying anycompensation.

(14) Whenlesseewantstosurrenderupthelease,heshallgivethreemonthnoticestogovernmentandshallreturntheleasedland.

(15) ThelesseeshallpaytotheTalatioftherevenuevillageinadvancetheyearlyrentoftheleasedlandinthemonthinwhichtheleasewasobtained.TheTalatishallproceedtogetsanctionandtheTalukaMamlatdarshallsanctionsuchyield forvillage.

(11) Forthelandsallottedforthispurpose, intheformofSanadprescribedinLandRevenueRules,theconditionsmentionedaboveshallbeaddedintotheformofSanadtograntlandonlease.

16. Togiveonrentthegovernmentownedmaidans:‐

Government ownedmaidans are given on rent for short term, i.e.; for the period ofmaximum15days.Theirrentisasunder:‐

Sr.No.

Purpose Rateofrent

1. For Industrial, trades and otherpurposes, which may raise financialincome.

1. Rs. 50 per day for land admeasuring 1000Sq.metersorpartthereof.

2. To organize election meetings byrecognizedpoliticalparties.

2. Rs. 20 per day for land admeasuring 1000sq.metersorpartthereof.

3. For educational, religious and usefulpurposes for people and othercommunity purposes from which noincomeistobederived.

Rs. 5 per day for land admeasuring 1000 sq.metersorpartthereof.

17. Governmentlandsgivenonleaseforcircusinurbanareas:‐

(A) According to the existing policy regarding rent of government land leased forshortduration for circus inurban areas, thepricewhich is determinedper sq.

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meteronthedateoforderbyDeputyTownPlanneror Rs.150persq.meter,whichever ishigher. Rent is tobe collectedat6%of theprice includingothertaxes. Human Resources Development Ministry, Youth affairs and SportsDepartment,GovernmentofIndiabyitsletterNo.F‐18‐1‐86‐D‐3(sp.)dated10thJune,1986directedallStateGovernmentstogivecircuseshavingmembershipofIndianCircusFederationshouldgiveonrent themedansatreasonablerate. Ithas been decided to give lands on following lump sum rent in various urbanareastothemembercircusofIndianCircusFederationbecausetheyareontheverge of starvation and so that they feel relief in the economic stringency ofcircusindustries.

ListofrecognizedMembersofIndianCircusFederationason1stJune,1986:

Sr.No.

Nameofrecognizedmember Sr.No.

Nameofrecognizedmember

1. GeminiCircus 12. GreatGoldenCircus

2. GreatRomanCircus 13. RajkamalCircus.

3. GreatOrientalCircus 14. OlympicCircus

4. NationalCircus 15. PanamaCircus

5. GreatBombayCircus 16. JamunaCircus

6. BharatCircus 17. VenuCircus

7. GreatRoyalCircus 18. GreatIndianCircus

8. AmarCircus 19. EmpireCircus

9. ApolloCircus 20. AsianCircus

10. NewGrandCircus 21. PrabhatCircus

11. JumboCircus 22. FamousCircus.

UrbanAreas Dailyrent

1. Ahmedabad,Vadodara,Surat Rs.200/‐

2. Rajkot,Bhavnagar,Jamnagar Rs.150/‐

3. Otherareas. Rs.100/‐

(B) ThepowertoleaseoutlandatthefirsttwomonthsisconferredontheCollectorsandaftertwomonths,ifitisfoundtoextendtheleaseperiod,proposalhastobemadeandordersobtainedbeforeexpiryoftheperiod.Incasethepossessionoflease is continuedwithout approval, the Collector shall recover two and a halftimestheprescribedrate.

(C) Othertaxeslegallyapplicable,suchaseducationaltax,localfundcessetc.shallberecoveredbesidesaboverent.

18. Renewal andpermanent disposal of lease granted in long term in city survey areasofAhmedabad,SuratandBharuch.‐

Thefollowingconcessionsareavailableforrecoveryofoccupancypriceorrentof landwhose lease expires in 1966 and 1967 for lease granted on long term in city survey areas ofAhmedabad,SuratandBharuch.

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(A) Concessionavailableinoccupancypriceofleasedonlongterm:

Sr.No.

Descriptionoflandleasedout Concessionalpricetoberecovered.

1. All land holders possessing lease of99 years prior to 1st January, 1948whoseleaseexpiresin1966or1967.

15percentofmarketvaluefortheyearinwhichthe lease expires, means in respect of year of1966or1967.

2. All land holders possessing lease of99 years on 1st January, 1948 orthereafter;butbefore31stDecember,1956whoseleaseexpireson1966or1967.

25percentofmarketvalue.

3. All land holders possessing lease of99 years on 1st January, 1957 orthereafter;butbefore31stDecember,1960whoseleaseexpireson1966or1967.

60percentofmarketvalue.

4. All land holders possessing lease of99 years on 1st January, 1961 orthereafter;butbefore31stDecember,1964whoseleaseexpireson1966or1967.

80percentofmarketvalue.

5. All land holders possessing lease of99 years on 1st January, 1965 orthereafter whose lease expires on1966or1967.

Noconcessionshallbeavailabletosuchpersons.

(B) Noconcessionshallbeavailableinshorttermleasewhicharenotincludedintheabove categories. While disposing short term leases the Collectors ofAhmedabad,SuratandBharuchshouldensurethatthelandgrantedpermanentlyisnot required forgovernmentorpublicpurposes, theCollectorsshouldverifythat recipient of landpermanentlywhether they can constructpermanently asperrulesofconstructionofthegovernmentorlocalbodies.

Thelandholderwhohaveaskedforgrantof landonleasepermanentlyas per the provision of GR No. LND‐3962‐98189‐A, dtd. 30th April, 1966 theircasesshouldbedisposedofimmediately.

Iftheleaseistransferable,thelandshouldbegrantedonoldtenureandwhere restrictions have been imposed on transfer of land on lease, the landshouldbegrantedonnewimpartiableandunalienabletenure.Whereconditionof lease is violated and lease of land on new tenure is transferred, the landholdersinthiscasearenoteligibletoconcessioninpriceofland.Hehastopaymarketvalueattherateoftheyear1966and1967.

(B) Renewaloflease:

The lease should be renewed for 50 years by charging 15 per cent rent on the abovementioned termsand conditions. Whereanundertakinghasbeen given for99years lease, itshouldbeextendedto50yearsor99yearsasperthedemandsofthelandholders.Theleaseeof long term lease shall have topaynon‐agricultural assessment, other taxesand cess for therespectiveareaasprescribed.

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All the lands leased on long termswhere time‐limit has beenmentioned or not, theyshouldbeextendedaspertheaboveinstructionsordisposedofpermanently.

19. GrantoflandpermanentlyleasedonshorttermincitysurveyareasofAhmedabad,SuratandBharuch:‐

(A) The land leased out on short terms in city survey areas of Ahmedabad, Surat andBharuchshouldbedisposedofpermanentlyinthefollowingmanner:‐

Sr.No.

Category Marketvalue

1. Theleaseholderswhohaveleasefor7yearsandtheyhavebeenextendedfor7timesortheirtotalperiodofleaseisfor 50 years and those lease‐holderswhose span of lease of first stage isnotlessthan7years.

15 per centmarket value on 17th July, 1971 or15% market value on date of applicationwhicheverislater.

2. Theleaseholderswhohaveleasefor7yearsandtheyhavebeenextendedfor6timesortheirtotalperiodofleaseisfor 40 years and those lease holderswhose span of lease of first stage isnotlessthan7years.

30 per centmarket value on 17th July, 1971 or30percentmarketvalueondateofapplicationwhicheverislater.

3. Theleaseholderswhohaveleasefor7yearsandtheyhavebeenextendedfor4timesortheirtotalperiodofleaseisfor 30 years and those lease holderswhose span of lease of first stage isnotlessthan7years.

45 per centmarket value on 17th July, 1976 or45percentmarketvalueondateofapplicationwhicheverislater.

4. Theleaseholderswhohaveleasefor7yearsandtheyhavebeenextendedfor3timesortheirtotalperiodofleaseisfor 20 years and those lease holderswhose span of lease of first stage isnotlessthan7years.

60 per centmarket value on 17th July, 1971 or60% market value on date of application,whicheverislater.

(B) Noconcessionshallbeavailableinshorttermleasenotincludedintheabovecategories.While disposing cases of short term leases, the Collectors of Ahmedabad, Surat andBharuch should ensure that the land to be granted permanently is not required forgovernmentorpublicpurposes.TheCollectorsshouldverifywhetherthepersonswhohave received land permanently can construct permanently as per the rules of thegovernmentor localbodiesasperBuildingRules. TheCollectors should clarify to thepersonswhohavereceivedthelandpermanentlythatthegovernmentdoesnotgiveanyguarantee that permanent construction can be carried out on their land as per localMunicipalBuildingRules.Theseconcessionsareavailableonlytolandholdersofshortperiodsauthorizedlyholdingitandnottothelandholdersofshorttermswhohavegotlandthroughunauthorizedtransfer.

(C) The land leased out on short terms which are not included in these orders shall bedisposedofbypublicauctionasperthestandingordersofthegovernment.Ifthelandholderbelongs toSC,STorOBC,he iseligible tograntof landpermanentlyonmarketvalueof17thJuly,1971orondateofapplicationwhicheverislater.

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(D) Grantofnon‐agriculturallandleasedonshortterminurbanareaonconcessionalrates.For land granted at concessional rate on short term lease permanently for non‐agricultural use inurbanareas, recoveryofoccupancyprice asbelowcanbemadebygrantoffurtherrelieftoleaseholdersofSC,STandOBCs.:‐

Sr.No.

Detailsoflease Priceofrightofpossession

1. Thoseleaseholderswhosefirstperiodof lease is not less than seven years,such seven years lease which arerenewed for seven or more times orwhosetotalleaseperiodis50years.

10 per centmarket value on 17th July, 1971 ormarketvalueondateofapplicationwhicheverislater.

2. Thoseleaseholderswhosefirstperiodof lease is not less than seven years,such seven years lease which arerenewed for six or more times orwhosetotalleaseperiodis40years.

20 per centmarket value on 17th July, 1971 ormarketvalueondateofapplicationwhicheverislater.

3. Thoseleaseholderswhosefirstperiodof lease is not less than seven years,such seven years lease which arerenewed for four or more times orwhosetotalleaseperiodis30years.

30 per centmarket value on 17th July, 1971 ormarketvalueondateofapplicationwhicheverislater.

4. Thoseleaseholderswhosefirstperiodof lease is not less than seven years,such seven years lease which arerenewed for three or more times orwhosetotalleaseperiodis20years.

45 per centmarket value on 17th July, 1971 ormarketvalueondateofapplicationwhicheverislater.

Part of government land granted on lease for non‐agricultural purposes should berecoveredat15percentofmarketvalueonannualrates.

20. Disposal of land earmarked for public purpose of areas of six Urban DevelopmentAuthoritiesofStateandGandhinagarCityandDistrict:‐

Any landearmarked forpublicpurposewhether it isearmarkedforpastureor foranyotherpurpose,whichisbelongingtosixurbanconglomerationoftheState,oftheareaofurbanDevelopment Authority, villages of Gandhinagar District should not be transferred for otherpurposewithoutpriorapprovalof thegovernmentandsuch landwhichhashighpotential fornon‐agriculturaluseshouldalsonotbegrantedforagriculturalpurposealso.

21. Allotment of land at 50 per cent ofmarket value to the institutions/trusts engaged insocialworkandactivities:‐

As regard grant of land at fifty per cent ofmarket value to the institutions and trustswhichareengagedinsocialwork,aftercarefulconsideration,thegovernmenthasdecidedthatas per the Land Revenue Code provisions, the public institutions engaged in social work aregranted government land at market value. However, the institutions engaged in Social,educational, cultural,mediawork and other voluntary organizations and hospitals and publictrustsengagedinsocialworkdonotsufferduetolackoffundandtheycancarryouttheirworksmoothlyanddeveloptheiractivities, theyareallotted landat50percentofmarketvalueonmerit.Thisordertakeseffectfrom14‐8‐1991.

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22. Grantoflandatconcessionalratetohighereducationalinstitutions:‐

The government has laid down certain criteria for grant of land to highereducational/medicaleducationalinstitutions,whichareasunder:

1. ThelandshallbemadeavailabletoinstitutionsofhighereducationsuchasMedicalCollege,PhysiotherapyCollege,DentalCollege,NursingCollege,EngineeringCollege,PolytechnicTrainingCollege,CollegeforInformationTechnologyetc.

2. Available government waste land shall be allotted for this purpose, land shall beallottedafterverifyingavailabilityof landandrequirementof land forotherpublicpurposes.

3. Consent of concerned department shall be obtained first for starting suchhigher/Medical educational institution and thenafter allotment of land shall beconsidered

4. MinimumLand as prescribed by respective council of Government of India highermedicaleducational institutionshallbegrantedat50percent rateofmarketvalueand 1 to 15 percent land than theminimum required land shall be granted at 75percentofmarketvalueandmorethanthatratioshallbegrantedat100percentrateofmarketvalue.

5. Landshallbegrantedtotheinstitutionafterfullrecoveryofpriceasaboveoriftheinstitutionintends,thelandshallbegrantedonleaseoftokenrentforthefirstsevenyears.Aftersevenyears,thelandshallbetransferredtotheinstitutionafterrecoveryofinitialpriceoflandandsimpletenpercentinterestonit.Ifthelandgrantedisnotusedfullybytheinstitutionduringthesevenyears,thelandshallberesumedbythegovernment.

6. On grant of land to the institutions/trust it shall complete the construction of theeducationalcomplexinthreeyearsfromoneyear.

2. Land at the following rate shall be admissible to the higher educationalinstitutions.

CriteriaforGrantofminimumland Land(inacres)

Sr.No. Subject Rural DistrictH.Quarter

MetroCity

1. Engineering&technology(Degree)

25 10 5

2. Engineering&Technology(Diploma)

20 10 5

3. Pharma(Degree)HotelManagement&CateringTechnology.(Degree)

5 2.5 0.5

4. PharmaDegreesHotelManagement&CateringTechnology.(Diploma)

3 1.5 0.5

5. PharmaDegree+Diploma

5 2.5 0.5

6. Appliedarts(Diploma)

2.5 1.5 0.5

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Minimumstandardforgrantoflandformedicalcollegeis25acresandfordentalcollegeisfiveacres.IfPhysiotherapyCollegeisstarted,landcanbeallocatedaspertherecommendation of the University. If any other faculty demands land the governmentcandecidethematteraccordingly.

(1) Thisordertakeseffectfrom6‐9‐99.

23. NewTourismPolicyTransfer/entryoflandunderTourismCorporation.

GovernmentWasteLand is transferred to theTourismDepartment freeof costunder administrative order No. 3. The tourism Department has laid down a policy oftransferringtheselandstotheGujaratTourismCorporationunderitsGRDt.1‐7‐78andaccordinglylandistransferredtoitastreatingsharecontributionofthegovernmentaslandprice.Thus,forlandtransferredtotheGujaratTourismCorporation,entriestothateffectarenotmadeinthegovernmentrecords.

2. As per the current Tourism Policy government waste land is granted to theBoards/Corporations by charging present market value. However, for speedyimplementationofTourismpolicyofthegovernmentofGujarat, ithasbeendecidedbythe government that the land under Gujarat Tourism Corporation which has beentransferred to the Tourism Department under Administrative order No. 3 of RevenueRulespreviously.Theyaretransferredtothecorporationbytreatingequalpriceoflandassharecontributiontothecorporation.

3. Thus, the value of such lands to be transferred to the Gujarat TourismCorporationshallbeassessedbytheDeputyTownPlannerandthemarketvaluearrivedatshallbetreatedassharecontributionofthegovernmentandthelandinquestionshallbe transferred toCorporationandanote to thateffect shouldbemade ingovernmentrecord.NecessarymutationentriesshouldbemadeinrecordofrightsaccordinglyandtourismDepartmentinformedaccordingly.

24. Grantoflandforfruitjuiceparlours.

A scheme is designed by G.R. Agriculture Co‐operation and Rural DevelopmentDepartmentDt. 28‐10‐95 to extend assistance to unemployed youths for settingup offruit juice parlours. Accordingly, Gujarat Agro‐Industries Corporation shall allot fruitjuice parlours by setting them at places frequented by people in various cities of thestate.WhenlandisdemandedbyGujaratAgroIndustriesCorporationforthispurposeitshallbeleasedouttoitonthefollowingtermsandconditions:

TermsandConditions:

1 Rentoflandshallberecoveredattheannualrateof15%of full market rate.Marketvalueofthelandshallbegot assessed by Deputy Town Planner and 20 timesassessment ofnon‐agriculturallandshallbeaddedandarrivedvalueshallbemarketvalueandonit,15percentrentshallberecovered.

2 Theleaseshallbeforsevenyearsinfirstinstanceandafter seven years it shallberenewed.Ifnotrenewed,theland shallbesurrendered.

3. Thelandshallbeusedforthepurposeforwhichitisgranted.

4. Theleasedlandshallatnotimeshallbemortgaged,gifted,soldortransferredinanywaywithoutthepermissionofthecollector.

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5. The land granted shall not be transferred to any foreign person domiciled orsettledinIndiawithoutpermissionofthegovernment.

6. Anundertakinginaprescribedformshallbegivenandthetermsandconditionslaiddowninitshallbecomplied(UndertakingisgiveninGujaratLandRevenueRules)Violationofanyof the termsandconditionsshall lead to terminationofthe lease.Any infringementofabovetermsandconditionsorundertakingshallresultinresumptonoflandwithoutanycompensation.

7. ThelandshallberentedtotheGujaratAgroIndustriesandtheCorporationshallberesponsiblefortimelypaymentofrenttothegovernment.

(2) TheCollectorsareconferredwithpowerstoleaseoutthelandwhendemandedbyGujaratAgro.IndustriesCorporation.TheCollectorsshallsendcopiesofordertothegovernment.

(3) Where the beneficiary is unable topay the annual rent individually as it beinghigh, it is permitted to recover rent in12 equalmonthly instalments insteadof yearlyinterestasperrules. If representation ismadeby individualbeneficiary to theGujaratAgroIndustriesCorporationLtd.actionasaboveshallbetaken.

25. Assessment of value of landwhile approving non‐agricultural landwhen govt./govt.interestisinvolved.

The district level committee consisting of the following members shall assessvalueoflandinwhichgovernment/governmentinterestisinvolved:

Committee

(1) DistrictCollector ‐ Chairman

(2) D.D.O. ‐ Member

(3) ConcernedDyTownplanner ‐ Member TownplanningandvaluationDept.

(4) ResidentDy.Collector ‐ MemberSec.

2. Afterassessmentofgovernmentlandofanydistrictbythesaidcommittee,whenthematter istobedecidedbytheGovernmentfortheassessmentmadebytheDistrictCommitteeisRs.50lakhormore,themattershallbereferredforopinionofChiefTownPlannerofTownPlanningandvaluationDepartment. Further, fordeciding the matter on opinion of the Chief Town planner of the state, it isdecided to formulate a high level committee consisting of the followingsecretary/AdditionalChiefSecretary/PrincipalSecretary.

Committee

1. Secretary/Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary, RevenueDepartment.

2. Secretary/Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary, UrbanDevelopmenturbanHousingDepartment.

3. Secretary/Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary, FinanceDepartment.

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3. The Collector shall send his opinion of above district level committee forvalueoflandtothegovernmentalongwithproposalorapprovalforlandandaboveactionshallbetakenforproposalsentforapprovalundertheirpower.

4. Action as to obtain opinion of Chief Town Planner on proposals sent forapprovaloftheGovernmentandtoobtaindecisionofCommitteeofsecretaryonopinionofChiefTownPlannershallbemadeby(RevenueDepartment).

5. Thisresolutionshalltakeeffectfrom15‐1‐98.

6. MeetingofvaluationCommitteeofthedistrictlevelshallbeconvenedatleastonceeverymonth.

7. The said committee shall determine price of land when fixing amount ofpremiumatthetimeoftransfer,changeofpurpose,changeofconditionofalllandinvolvinginterestofthegovernment.

8. While deciding valuation of land by the District Valuation Committee,ValuationmadebytheTownPlannerhastobeconsidered.Specialfactorsiffound proper after discussion and if left out by the Town planner shall beconsidered after increasing/ decreasing it. For making this, detailed notewith reasons for the same shall be prepared for agenda. A statementprepared by Town Planner along with agenda of District ValuationCommitteeshallbeenclosedcompulsorily.

9. While evaluating land by District Valuation Committee and state levelvaluationcommittee,theyshallbeguidedbyreadyreckonerprices.

26. LeasingoutoftokenrentthelandofGovernment/PanchayatattokenrenttotheGujaratStateRoadTransportCorporationand sanctioningof commercialuseofland.

1. TheStateGovernmenthasdecidedinprinciplethatwhentheGujaratStateRoadTransportCorporationasksforlandfromgovernment/Panchayatforsettingupofbusstand,itshouldbegivenonleaseof99yearsforatokenrentofRs.1/‐.

2. When the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation uses this land forcommercialpurpose, theincomederivedfromitshallbeusedformakingupoflossithasincurred.

3. TheGujaratStateRoadTransportCorporationshallsubmititsdemandforgrantoflandbeforetheCollectorwhoshallsubmittheproposaltothegovernmentforconsent after verificationof sitepositionwith records. Everyproposal shall bedecidedonmeritbasis.

4. Maximum10percent landof total land allottedon lease toGujarat StateRoadTransportCorporationshallbeusedforcommercialpurpose.

5. Itcanbeusedforancillaryfacilitiesofpassengersforcommercialpurpose.

6. Land is leased to the corporation so the corporation does not have anyownershiprightsonland.Sothelandcanbegivenonsubleasecontractbasisforcommercialpurpose.Itcannotbedisposedonpermanentbasis.

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27. DisposalofGovernmentwastelandExemptionfrom“Narmadaban”.

In order to make available land immediately for rehabilitation of displacedpersons of Narmada Yojana, a complete ban has been imposed on disposal ofgovernmentwastelandsituatedinSurat,Bharuch,PanchmahalsandVadodaraDistrictsandaban isalso imposedondisposalofgovernment landconcentrated in50acresormoreareaofotherdistrictsofthestate.AbanisalsoimposedondisposalofShirwasteland ofDharampur Taluka of Valsad district. Due to the above restrictions, process ofallotmentoflandforindustrial,social,educationalandotherdevelopmentactivitieswasdelayed.SonowforrelaxingtheaboverestrictionsithasbeendecidedthatnoexceptionfromthebanshallbeobtainedfromNarmadaandWaterResourcesDepartmentincasesfulfillingthefollowingtermsandconditionswhileallottinggovernmentwasteland:

(1) ThelandinquestionshouldnotfallincommandareaofSardarSarovarYojanaorotherproposedorexistingirrigationscheme.

(2) Thelandinquestionshallnotbeconcentratedin100acreareaorpartofonebigblockorapartof100acreofablockadjoiningeachother.

(3) ThelandinquestionshouldnotberequiredforSardarSarovarProjectordistributariesofSardarSarovarNarmadaNigamLtd.

2. Whilesendingproposaltothegovernmentforallotmentoflandorforallottingofgovernment land, the concerned District collectors should ensure that whether banexemption is required under the said provisions, and if required, he should clearlymention,exemptionfrombanwiththeproposal.

3. Thisordershalltakeeffectfrom4‐7‐98.

28. SchemeofallotingplotasgifttocricketersofInternationallevelsofGujaratState.

Lookingtothecontributionmadeinfieldofcricketbythecricketersofthestateatnationalandinternationallevels,ithasbeendecidedtoallotland/plotsforresidentialpurposesubjecttothefollowingtermsandconditions:

(A) TheconcernedcricketershouldbeadomicileofGujarat.

(B) Theconcernedplayershouldhaveplayedatleastforfiveseasonsatnationalandinternational levels orhe shouldhaveparticipated in five events. For this, it isnotnecessarythatheshouldhaveplayedincontinuousfiveseasons.

(C) HeshouldproduceacertificatefromIndianCricketControlBoard.

(D) The cricketerwho demands land for residence, the village/ citymentioned byhimshallhaveopengovernmentland.

(E) This player shall be eligible to maximum of 500 sq.mt. plot/land only forresidentialpurposeanditshouldbeinresidentialarea.

(F) Thisland/plotforresidenceshallbegivenonnewandimpartibletenureanditshallnotbedisposedbywayofSale,mortgage,transfer,leaseoranyotherway.

(G) The concerned cricketer shall apply to respective collector subject to theprovisionsof thisG.R. inwhichhe shouldmentiondetail of land required.TheCollector shall prepare a proposal as per rules and send it to the Secretary,Sports,YouthandCulturalActivities,Department.Thesports,youthandculturalactivitiesDepartmentshallsendthisproposal to theRevenueDepartmentwith

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necessaryrecommendation.RevenueDepartmentshallsendtheproposaltotheconcerned collector and secretary, sports, youths and cultural activitiesDepartment to the government for approval of allotment of land withrecommendationoftheDepartment.

29. ToleasegovernmentlandforPanjarapol/Gaushalainscarcityaffectedarea.

It has been decided to lease out 3 Acres of government waste land in firstinstance at token rent of Rs. 1/‐ for three years to institutions that wish to runPinjarapol/Gaushalainscarcityaffectedareas.

2. IftheinstitutionswhichreceivelandrunthePanjarapol/Gaushalaproperly,theleasecanbeextendedaftercompletionoftheabovethreeyearperiod.

3. If the institutionwhichhasbeenallottedPanjarapole/Gaushala fails touse forthepurposeinprescribedtimelimitoritisusedforotherpurpose,thelandshallbe resumed without any compensation and in these circumstances nocompensationshallbegivenforanyconstructionmadeonit.

4. UndertheG.R.onlyregisteredtrust/institutionsshallbeentitledtogettheland.

5. ThisG.R.shalltakeeffectfrom25‐5‐2001.

30. Tograntpermanentlygovernmentlandleasedoutfornonagriculturalpurposeatoldtenureand toconvert inoldtenurethe landgrantedonnewtenure fornon‐agriculturalpurpose.

1(A) After careful consideration, it has been decided to grant permanentlygovernment land leased a out for non‐agricultural purpose previously on new tenuresubjecttothefollowingtermsandconditions:

1. Tograntpermanentlyonoldtenurethelandleasedfornon‐agriculturalpurposebycharging100%ofprevalentmarketprice.

2. The land leased for tree plantation and farming on Israelmethod shall not begrantedpermanentlyundertheseprovisions.

3. If the land holder has continuouspossession of land for 15 years ormore, thelandcanbeallottedpermanently.

4. Undertheprovisions,maximumfiveacresoflandcanbegrantedpermanentlyonoldtenure.

5. Total less than five acres of land shall be granted to lease holder for non‐agriculturalpurposepermanentlyonoldtenureasabove.

6. If the total area of land leased for non‐agricultural purpose is more than fiveacresandtheholderof landhas investedforitsdevelopmentanddemandsaremadeforpermanentgrantoflandonoldtenurebasedonmerit,thegovernmentwill consider these facts. On additional land, if holder has not made anyinvestmentandthelandisopen,thelandshallberesumedbythegovernment.

7. If the land holder of non‐agricultural land of area more than five acres aftercompletionof15yearsreturnsexceptinaboveSr.No.(6)theexcessoffiveacresofland,heshallbegrantedfiveacresoflandpermanentlyonoldtenure.

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(B) Aftercareful consideration, ithasbeendecided to convert the landgranted fornon‐agricultural purpose on new tenure to old tenure as per the followingprovisions:

(1) The land granted on new tenure for residential purpose shall beconverted in old tenure by changing 75% premium amount of difference ofprevalentmarketpriceandoccupancyprice.

(2) Itshallbeconvertedinoldtenurebycharging100%premiumamountofdifference of prevalent market value and occupancy price for non‐agriculturalpurposeexceptresidentialpurpose.

(3) If theapplicant is in legalpossessionof land for15yearsormore thanlandshallbeconvertedinoldtenureasabove.

(C) Forabovementionedlandconvertedinoldtenure,otherprevalentrulessuchasRibbonDevelopmentRules,zoning,rulesoflocalauthorities/townplanningforconstructionshallapply.

2. TheproposalasperrulesasaboveshallbesubmittedtotheGovernmentforapprovalbythecollectors.

3. Thisordershalltakeeffectfrom8‐8‐2001.

31. Transferofgovernmentwastelandforsolvingtheproblemofresidenceofpolicepersonnelofthestate.

When Police Department requires land for construction of police staff quarters or forotherpurpose,ithasbeendecidedtofollowthefollowingprocedurefortransferofland:

(1) PoliceCommissionerofrespectivecityatcitylevelshallprepareaproposalandsubmitittothecollector.

(2) Exceptforareasmentionedin(1)above,HeadofDepartmentdeclaredbyHomeDepartment shall prepare a proposal and submit it to the collector throughsuperintendentofpoliceofrespectivedistrict.

(3) Afterapprovaloftheproposal,possessionofthelandshallbehandedovertothePolice Commissioner of the concerned city or Police Superintendent of the respectivedistrictbythecollectorbyhisdesignation.

(4) Under Administrative order No. 3 of chapter‐2 of the Gujarat Land RevenueRules,1972,thecollectorsshallhavetotransfertheland.Howeverifthecasesdonotfallinjurisdictionofthedistrictcollector,theproposalshallbesubmittedtothegovernmentfordecision.

32. Transferofthegovernmentlandtothecourt:

As per subject allotted to the Legal Department in Part‐II of the first scheduleunderRuleNo. 4 of theBusinessRules of theGovernment ofGujarat. CourtBuilding/land has been vested in the government for purpose of the state. For construction ofcourt building government land has to be transferred to the LegalDepartment.Hencewhendemandismadeforgrantofgovernmentlandforconstructionofcourtbuildingitis hereby informed to all the collectors that necessary action should be taken fortransferringgovernment landto legalDepartmentunderAdministrativeorderNo.3ofGujaratLandRevenueRules1972.

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33. Grant of Government waste land to educated handicapped persons/ blind forSTD/PCOboothatconcessionalrate:

Government has decided to allot government waste land to educatedunemployedblind/handicappedpersonsforSTD/PCOTelephoneboothatconcessionalratesubjecttothefollowingtermsandconditions:

(1) Those educated unemployed handicapped/blind persons who have beensanctioned STD/PCOTelephone by TelephoneDepartment under plan shall beeligibletoconcessionalland.

(2) Landshallbegivenonleaseandthebeneficiaryshallpayrentasperthestandingordersofthegovernmentissuedfromtimetotime.

(3) For quantum of land for STD/PCO telephone booth, a certificate to this effectfromtelephoneDepartmentshallbeproduced.

(4) Thepowertoallotlandonleaseshallvestintheconcernedcollector.

(5) The land allotted shall be used for the purpose for which it is allotted elseviolationofthetermshallresultinforfeitureoflandtothegovernment.

34. Disposaloflandunderotherdepartmentsofthegovernment.

Asperthesection37ofthelandRevenuecode,anylandwhichdoesnotbelongto any person or persons legally, all such lands are administered by collector undergovernmentorders.Asper theprovisionof landRevenue codeunder circularR.D.No.LND‐3963‐15807‐Adated20‐11‐63itisspecificallydirectedthatnodepartmentexceptRevenueDepartmentshalldisposeofany landsunder it temporarilyorotherwise. If itdoes so it is not fair and legal. If any department does not want to hold any landtemporary or permanently, they should hand over these land to the RevenueDepartment.ThecollectorsareempoweredtodisposeoftheselandsforpublicpurposeandasperrequirementofotherDepartmentpermanentlyasperruleandpolicyinforce.Hence all the departments of government and all the district collectors shall have toconsult revenuedepartment in viewof above legalposition for disposalof landunderotherdepartment.

35. Allotmentofgovernmentlandforagriculturalornon‐agriculturalpurposeinjointnameofhusbandandwife.

When demand is made for grant of government land for agricultural or non‐agriculturalpurposebyanypersonanditissanctioned,itshallbegrantedinjointnameofhusbandandwifeandtheSanadshallbepreparedinjointnames.However,ifthelandisdemandedbywomanapplicantforagriculturalornon‐agriculturalpurposeandifthelandisgranted,itshallbegrantedonlyinthenameoftheconcernedwomanindividuallyandSanadshallbepreparedaccordingly.

36. Securing/mortgaging government land/plot granted on new tenure for non‐agriculturalpurpose.

Before securing/mortgaging government land granted on new tenure for non‐agricultural purpose to approved financial institutions/nationalized banks or co‐operative banks for loan purpose, prior permission of the collectors shall have to beobtained. For mortgaging land to institutions other than the above institutions,permissionfromgovernmentshallhavetobeobtained.

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The collectors should bring this provision to the notice of approved financialinstitutions/nationalizedbanksandco‐operativebanks.

37. Inclusionofconditionofpermissionofnon‐agriculturalpurposeforgrantoflandfornon‐agriculturalpurposeofthelandsituatedinagriculturalzone.

Whenlandofurbanareasandruralareasisgrantedfornonagriculturalpurpose,“the applicant unit/owner has to obtain permission for non‐agricultural purpose ofland”.Thisconditionistobeincludedinorderforgrantofland.Forcaseoflandsituatedinnon‐agriculturalzonethisconditionneednotbeincluded.

Itisherebyinstructedthattheconditionasaboveshouldbeincludedingrantoflandinrcaseshenceforth.Ithasbeendecidedbythegovernmentthatthisconditionisimposedforrecoveryofconversiontaxundersection67(A)ofLandRevenueCodewhilegranting land when recoverable and timely recovery of standard non‐agriculturalassessment and accordingly necessary instruction have been issued as above. Hencewhen land is granted for non agricultural purpose, it is necessary to impose aboveconditions.

Whenanylandisgrantednotonlyinagriculturalzonebutalsolandofanyzoneisgranted fornon‐agriculturalpurposeabovecondition shouldbe invariably included.Thisinstructionhasbeenissuedtoallthecollectors.

38. Workofwatersheddevelopmentingovernmentwastelandandgaucharland.

The collector has to carryout work of grant of required permission for watershed development under GR RD No. JMN‐3994‐2548‐G Dt. 5‐8‐95. For speedyimplementation of the scheme, he has to take immediate steps for its permission andexpeditious disposal.When informed about project implementation underwater sheddevelopmentbyPIAagencyimmediateactionshouldbetakenforgrantofpossessionoflandofgovernmentandGaucharlandunderGRDt.5‐8‐95andtheassetsraisedonitandimmediatesanctionforpreservationofthesametotheassociation.

39. Disposalofgovernmentwastelandthroughpublicauction.

Government waste land, village site or Gauchar land generally should not begranted permanently or on lease on commercial purpose and if such land is to begranted,innocircumstancesitshouldbegrantedwithoutauctionandinsixmajorcitiesmeanswithin10Km.radiusofthelimitofCorporationandforremainingcities,inradiusof 5 km. radius of municipality areas, village sites and government waste land andGauchar land in areas as above should be identified and considering development ofconcernedcitiesandUrbanDevelopmentSchemesandafterreservingforfutureuseofvariousdepartmentsofthegovernmentandforopencommunityuse,theremaininglandcanbedisposedofthroughpublicauction.Hence,thelandsituatedincitieswhichcanbeused for commercialpurpose shouldbe identified andput toauction immediatelyandfor this upset price should be determined by the Town Planning Department andthereafter sold throughpublic auction so that it can fetchhigherprices.As the land issoldthroughauction,theconditionofnewandunalienableimpartiabletenureofGRRDNo.1970/45Dt.17‐10‐47doesnot applyand the landcanbegrantedonunrestrictedtenuremeansatoldtenure.Thecollectorsshouldmakealistofsuchlandandfixupsetprice by Town Planning Department and put to auction at early date and detail ofauction,nameofhighestbidder,personsparticipatinginauction,detailofadvertisementof auction, area of land, map showing situation etc. order of grant of land should be

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placed before government for approval and after obtaining prior sanction of thegovernment issue the order of approval and handing over of possession should beundertaken.

40. Auctionoflandofnewtenure:

UnderG.R. R.D.No.1790/45Dt.7‐10‐47andNo.LND‐3850‐75117‐BDt.7‐8‐56when land grantedonnew tenure at pricewithout auction aremortgaged to financialinstitutionsandthecasesinwhichinstitutionshavetoputtoauctiontheselands,allthecollectors should ensure that the government gets premium as per rules. When thecollector grants permission formortgaging the land the order should clearlymentionthatthelandofnewtenurecannotbeauctionedwithoutsanctionofthegovernment.

Moreover,whenthelandismortgagedtothefinancialinstitutionsonnewtenureanordershouldclearlymentionthat theresponsiblepersonoftherespective financialinstitutionshall furnishanundertaking forpaymentofpremiumto thegovernmentasperrules.

41. Disposal of government land through public auction received through illegalencroachment.

1. Before disposal of the land becoming clear due to state wide campaign ofremovalofillegalencroachmentsbytheGovernmenttheconcernedauthorityofthelandshouldensurethatthelanddoesnotbelongtoroads,itisnotblocking,anditisnotoftank.

2. Thesaidavailablecleared landshallbevideographedand itshouldbeensuredthat it is not encroached once again. For this purpose, a responsibleofficer/employeebeentrusteditsmaintenance.

3. Concerned officer should verify that no litigation is pending in local court orHon’bleHighCourtforthesaidopenland.Moreover,beforedisposalofthisland,verdict/directionofHon’bleHighCourtshouldbespeciallylookedinto.

4. AfteractionunderSr.No.1to3above,followingactionshouldbetaken.

(1) PriorityList:

For disposal of cleared land as above, it shall b reserved separately forgovernmentvillagesiteforthefollowingpurpose:

(1) Forgovernmentsownuse.(2) ForuseofvillagePanchayat,NagarPanchayat.(3) Foruseofpublicenterprises.(4) Forpublicpurpose.(5) Afterreservingthelandforabovepurpose,theremaininglandshallbedisposed

throughauctionexceptgovernmentandGaucharlands.

(2) Disposalthroughauction.

Forthedisposalofthesaidland,publicauctionasundershallbeconducted:

1. Committee.

Acommitteeunderchairmanshipoftherespectivecollectorshallbeformed.Itsmembers shallbeDDOandResidentAdditionalCollectorwhichshall completeentireprocedure.

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2. Price.

TheCollector/D.D.O.shallfixpriceofsaidland.Basedonthispriceupsetpriceshallbefixedbythecommitteeas(1)above.

3. Auction:

TheauctionofthesaidlandshallbecarriedoutbyresidentAdditionalCollector,DeputyD.D.O.

4. Otherprocedure:

AlltheremainingprocessshallbecarriedoutasperprovisionindicatedinLandRevenueCode1879.

5. Otherprecautions:

Before disposal of the said available land it shall be ensured that RibbonDevelopmentActandTownPlanningActarecompliedwith.

Theauthorityshallcompleteall theaboveprocedure insixmonthsanddetailed report of receipt from it shall be submitted to the government in 15days.

42. Exhibitionofadvertisementonrocks,hillsandmountains:

Asperthe instructionsofForestandenvironmentDepartmentanddirectionofHon’ble Supreme Court the Collectors/D.D.Os are hereby instructed that necessaryaction for immediate removal of advertisement affecting environment of mountains,hills,rocksandnationalhighwaysandstatehighwaysofthestateshouldbetaken.

43. Renewal of lease of government land leased for non‐agricultural (commercial,residentialandindustrial)purposesandfixingofrentfromtimetotime.

UnderG.R.R.D.Dt.21‐10‐1982,thepolicyofrecoveryof15percentfullmarketvalue of rent for the government land leasedout, is in existence. However there is noclarity for fixing rent from time to time in the policy and no action is being taken forrenewalofleaseunderprovisionofLandRevenueRules.Thishascometothenoticeofthegovernment.Thusthematterofrenewalofleaseandfixingofrentfromtimetotimewas under consideration of the government. After careful consideration the followinginstructionsareissued:

1. UndernoteNo.106ofrule‐39ofLandRevenueRules1972forrenewaloflease,thecollectorshallserveanoticetotheleaseholderbeforesixmonthofexpiryoftheperiodofleasewhetherhethinksofanyactionforthelandleasedout.

2. Thecollectorhastodecidethatasperthedateofregisterforexpiryoflease,inallcaseswhethertheleaseshouldberenewed/itisrenewable.

3. Anoticeshouldbeservedto the leaseholderbeforesixmonthofexpiryof theleaseexceptduringthisperiod,theleaseholderhasappliedforrenewaloflease.

4. The leaseholderonexpiryof thesaidperiod, shallhandover thepossessionofthesaidlandinasitwasconditionandwithoutanyobjectionexcepttheleaseisrenewedforfurtherperiod.

5. The lease holder shall deposit annual rent and other taxes in advance. Afterprescribed date of 90 days 12 percent interest on it shall be recovered. If theapplicant fails to deposit rent with interest in 24 months, the lease shall beforfeitedtothegovernment.

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6. Therentforgovernmentlandleasedfornon‐agriculturalpurposeat15percentannualrateoffullmarketvalueshallberecovered.

(1) Marketvalueoflandon1stAugustofrevenueyearinwhichleasestartsshallbefixedby the District Valuation Committee and accordingly full market value of land inquestionshouldbefixedandthereafterannualrentasperG.R.R.D.Dt.21‐10‐1982shallbefixed.

(2) Pro‐rata (proportionate) rent for firstyear starting from leaseon themonthof1stdayto31Julyshouldberecoveredandthereafterrecoveryofannualrentshouldbedoneasperrevenueyear.

(3) Asdetailedabove,aftereachfiveyearon6threvenueyearon1stAugustrentshouldberenewed.

(8) ThisG.R.shalltakeeffectfrom5‐4‐2003.

1. Governmentwastelandforsaltproduction:

(1) UnderConsolidatedG.R.R.D.No.MTHJ/597/1372‐KDt.10‐10‐2000apolicyhasbeenformulatedforgrantofgovernmentwastelandforproductionofsalt.Accordinglyonreceiptofapplicationofapplicantsaproposalshouldbeprepared.ForfixingrentofthislandtheGRDt.12‐4‐2001shouldalsobeinconsidered.

(2) IthasdecidedtorecoverRs.150annuallyperhectarerentofgovernmentwastelandgranted forproductionofBrowne like landofsaltunderGRR.D.No.MTHJ‐2399‐2267‐KDt.30‐5‐2000.

2. GrantoflandforIndustrialpurposeunderVibrantGujaratProgramme.

Under Circular R.D. No. HNJ‐102001‐VG‐ 2007‐A1 Dt. 15‐8‐2007 followinginstructionshavebeenissuedforconsideration.

(A) The Collectors shall provide necessary information to unit of selected land orothergovernmentlandidentifiedbylandbank.

(B) As per the Appendix enclosed here with the applicant unit shall providedocumentsandthedistrictcollectorsshouldverifytheproposalintimelimitasperthegovernmentpolicy.

(C) The time for preparation of proposal at district level shall be 45 days fromreceiptoftheapplication.

(D) IftheapplicantunithasnotenclosednecessarydocumentswithapplicationtheCollector/Mamlatdar shall return the application with note showing deficientdocumentsandacopyofthisshallbesenttoIndustriesandMinesandRevenueDepartment.Ifunitappliesagainwithdeficientdocumentstheapplicationshallbetreatedasafresh(de‐novo).

(E) Ifforanyreasonthereisdelayinallotmentoflandduetoanyquestionorpolicy,theapplicantunitshallbeinformedaccordingly.

(F) WritteninstructionsshallbegiventoalltheMamlatdarsandPrantofficersbythecollectorforstrictcomplianceoftheseinstructions.

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Selectionofland

(1) Firstpreference‐landoflandBank.

(2) Othergovernmentland.

(3) WhentheabovelandisnotavailableGaucharlandcanbedemanded.

(4) Nolandoftankorwaterbodieswillbeallotted.

ApplicationtoconcernedcollectorbyIndustrialenterpriseandenclosure.

(5) Applicationinprescribedform

(6) CopyofM.O.U.

(7) CertifiedcopyofextractofvillageFormNo.7/12forlanddemanded.

(8) Opinion of District Industry Officer/ Industry Commissioner/ concernedcompetentauthority.

(9) ZoningCertificateandPartPlanandF‐Formifany.

(10) Undertakingforpaymentofmarketvalue

(11) ResolutionofvillagePanchayatincaseofGaucharland.

Pointstobeverifiedforproposal

(12) Demandforearmarkedland,reservedandencroachedlandshallberejected.

(13) Mapofabuttalsshowingsitesituationvideinspectionofsitebycircleofficer.

(14) Valuation by District Valuation committee (with assessment sheet, minute ofmeeting,reportofD.T.P.)

(15) Priceoftreesforlanddemanded.

(16) Consent of removal of electrical poles and consent of bearing cost of theirremoval.

(17) CertificateofG.M.B.forlanddemandedinPortarealand.

(18) Opinionofcollectorifusedexceptforpurposenotpermittedinthezone.

(19) Consentofunit forpaymentofadditional30percentofmarketvalueincaseofGaucharland.

(20) Verificationwhether user’s right in landunder demand is granted (for e.g. gaspipeline,waterpipelineetc.)

(21) Afterverificationofallthesepointsastandardproposalshallbesentinperson.

(22) After verification of all these points, clear opinion of collector for allotment ofland.

3. Imposingconditionsofconstruction forallotmentofgovernment land forspecialeconomiczone,I.T.Parkpurposes.

UnderG.R.R.D.No.JMN‐3901‐2621‐A‐1Dt.27‐2‐2008followinginstructionsareissuedwhichshouldbeobserved.

PurposeofSEZotherthanI.T.

The developer of Special Economic Zone shall start construction in sixmonthsfromdateofnotificationandcompleteitinthreeyearsfromdateofnotification.Ifthisisnot done, the land on which construction has been started shall be resumed by thegovernment.

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(2) PurposeofI.T.Parks

ThedeveloperofI.T.Parkshallcompleteconstructionofatleastthemillionsq.feetinthreeyearsfromtakingoverthepossessionofland.Additionaleachmillionsq.feet.constructionshallbecompletedinnexttwoyears.

AfterreviewofconstructioncarriedoutbyI.T.developeratfiveyears,decisionofextensionshallbetaken.

(3) PurposeofI.T.Specialeconomiczone.

DeveloperofI.T.SpecialEconomicZoneshallcompleteconstructionofatlastonemillionsq. feet inthreeyearsfromdateofnotification.Additionaleachmillionsq.feetconstructionshallbecompletedinnext2years.AfterreviewofconstructioncarriedoutbyI.T.developeratfiveyearsdecisionofextensionshallbetaken.

Allthecollectorsaredirectedthatdetailedorderofallotmentoflandconsistentwith landallotment forconcernedpurposeandrespectiveconditionasabovemustbeincludedintheSanad.

4. ImportantPointstoberememberedforgovernmentland.

(1) Narmada ban exemption: Under GR RD No. JMN‐392004/ 3264 A Dt. 25‐1‐2005, it has been decided to dispense with ban on disposal of government land andmethodofnoobjectioncertificate.

(2) Landtogovernmentdepartments:UnderAdministrativeOrderNO.3ofLandRevenueRules1972whenlandistransferredtothegovernmentdepartments,itshouldbe ensured that these departments should use land for the purpose for which it hasbeentransferredandtheycannotdisposeofitaspertheirwish.Latestdetailofgrantofland to which government department has been made should be prepared byMamlatdar.

(3) Restrictionsonlandgrantedforagriculturalpurpose.

Governmentlandgrantedforagriculturalpurpose,shallbeofnewtenureanditshall be regulated by restrictions of section 68 and 73 of Land Revenue code. So therecord of land granted for agricultural purpose should invariably mention new andimpartibletenure.InviewofprovisionofGRR.D.no.1970‐45Dt.17‐10‐47thesanadoflandgrantedforagriculturalpurposeshouldmentionnewtenurelanditcannotbeusedwithoutpriorsanctionofcollectorexceptforthepurposeitisgranted.

(4) Restrictionsonlandgrantedfornon‐agriculturalpurpose.

Forlandgrantedforvariouspurposesofnon‐agriculture,lookingtoprovisionsofaboveGRtheSanadgrantedfornon‐agriculturalpurposemustmentionthatitcannottobeusedwithoutpriorsanctionofcollectorexceptforthepurposeitisgranted.Thusforuse of land granted for non‐agricultural purpose restrictions imposed should beobserved.

(5) RestrictionsonlandgrantedforIndustrialandCommercialpurpose.

ConditionsotherthenG.R.R.D.No.LND‐3956‐75117‐BDt.7‐8‐56shouldcontaintheorderanditshouldbeensuredthattheyarecomplied.

(6) Disposalofgovernmentkotarlands:

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AsperGR,R.D.No.JMN‐3952‐52055‐GDt.20‐6‐83instructionshavebeenissuedfordisposalofgovernmentKotarlandforagricultureonpermanentbasisandforotherpurposes. Proposals for such land shall be prepared as per priority and terms andconditionssetoutinit.

(7) Policyofmakinggovernmentwastelandusefulforagriculturebyadoptionofmoderntechnology.

ThepolicyofthisGRhasbeendecidedwiththeaimofmakinggovernmentwastelandusefulbyadoptingmoderntechnologyunderGRRDDt.17‐5‐2005,toencouragebigindustriesandfarmerstomakethelandagricultureworthyandencouragehorticultureandotheruse,andraiseemploymentopportunitiesforagriculturallabourersandskilledworkers.UnderthisGRithasbeendecidedtograntlandonleasetobigindustriesandindividual competent farmers for which the applicants have to submit projects. Forverification of the project, a committee under chairmanship of the collector has beenconstituted and at government level, a committee has been farmed form makingrecommendationof theprojectunderchairmanshipof theMinister for revenue. Ithasbeen decided that government waste land of 500 acres or more area can be allottedunder GR RD No.JMN‐3903. 453‐A (Part‐I) Dt. 1‐9‐05 for the talukas under districtsshownintheAppendixofthisGR,thecollectorscanapproveproposaloflandprojects.

(8) WindfarmProjects:

Apolicyofleasingoutgovernmentlandforwindfarmshasbeendecided,underGRRDNo. JMN‐3903‐UOR‐29‐ADt.11‐6‐04.ThisResolutionhasbeenamendedbyGRDt.2‐12‐2004.whichprovidesforextendingtheperiodoflease,rateofrentandadvancepossession.

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Chapter 24

Grantofuncultivablegovernmentwastelandforcultivationoffruitandothertreesandforcottonandothercrops.

Grantforplantationoffruittreesandothertrees.

ItwasprovidedfrequentlyundercircularsGRsofRDfordemandoflandforraisingfruittreesandother treesanddisposalofKotar land. Insupersessionof theprovisionsofall theseCirculars,Resolutions, it hasbeendecidedunderGRRDNo. JMN‐392003/454/ (2)ADt.11‐6‐2003todisposeofthedemandsasunderwhentheyaremadeforsuchland.

1. Towhichlandapplicable:

This resolution shall apply to governmentwaste land.Governmentwaste land,Sandy, salty waste land and ravine and Kotar land which has not been cultivated.However under GRRDDt. 1‐3‐60 and consolidated GR of 24‐4‐81, the landwhich hasbeenputtofinallistforcultivationshallbeexcludedfromthescopeofthisGR.SimilarlythelandwhichhasbeenvestedintotheGramPanchayatsforGaucharlandthisGRshallnotapply.Moreover,asperGRDt.1‐3‐69asmentionedabove,exceptlandmentionedinfinallist,thelandremainingwasteshallbedisposedofunderthisGR.

2. Priority:

ThepriorityforgrantoflandunderthisGRshallbeasunder:(1) GujaratGramVikasNigam(2) Village level Co‐operative Societies consisting of tree growers, persons of S.T./S.C./ landlessagricultural laborersmarginal/small farmers/BaxiPanchmembersandregisteredandunderco‐operativesocietiesAct.Explanation:(A) Allthemembersofsuchsocietyshouldbelongtoabovecategory.(B) Forpurposeof thisGRmeaningof “Marginalandsmall farmers”shallbe thoseeligibleunderIRDP.(3) Individualclaimants:Forindividualclaimants,priorityshallbeasunder:a. Agriculturallabourersb. Landlesslabourersc. Marginalfarmersd. Smallfarmerse. Voluntaryagenciesworkingforthebenefitofandforco‐operationthereof.

Explanation ‐2: As mentioned in above explasnation‐1, for disposal of individualdemands of Sr.No.1 to4, first priority shallbe to claimantsof S.T, S.C. andBaxiPanchmembers.

(4) (1) Besides government undertakings, joint undertakings of government inwhichgovernmenthassubstantialshare.

(2) Registeredpublictrust.

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3. Towhatbaseandtowhatmaximumextentitcanbegranted.

(1) UnderthisGRthelandcannotbedisposedonpermanentbasisbuttheclaimantsaretobegrantedlandof15yearslease.

(2) Asmentionedinpriorityin2(1)ofGRofavailabilityofland,GramVikasNigamcanbegrantedmaximumof80hectares.Forco‐operativesocietiesmentionedin2(2), and voluntary agencies mentioned in priority of 3(2) (5) land can begrantedmaximumof2hectarespermember.However,innocasethelandtobegranted to any societyor voluntary agencymaximum land shall not exceed80hectares per individual. However, in Tribal areas where land less than onehectare isavailable, the tribals canbegranted landabouthalf ahectareasperavailabilityoflandalso.

(3) Incaseof individualdemandsasmentioned inpriorityofGR,maximumofonehectareandmaximumof2hectaresoflandcanbegranted.

(4) UnderthisGR,forgrantoflandorleasetoco‐operativesocietiesthecollectorhastograntpermissionunderAgriculturalLandCeilingAct.

(5) In individual case of demand, while allotting land acreage standard is not beappliedtomarginalandsmallfarmers.

4. Termsandconditionsoflease:

(1) Landshallbegrantedon15year’sleaseasperpriorityshowninpara‐3.

(2) After grant of lease and after handing over lease of first year no rent shall becharged.Thereafterforsevenyears,rentathalftherateforagricultureinwhichareathelandissituatedshallberecovered.Aftercompletionof15yearslease,ifthe lease is tobe renewed for furtherperiod, for eachyear after15years, fullrentofagriculturalrateoftherespectiveareashallberecovered.

(3) Under the scheme, the lease holder of land shall grow and raise at least 1000(onethousand)fruittrees,fuel,timberoranytypeoftrees.Howeverinviewoftreestobegrownonethousandperhectareisnotfoundpossiblethenumberoftrees can be reduced suitably by the collector in consultation of Forest andEnvironmentDepartment.

(4) Ifthelandisremainingopenafterraisingatleastonethousandtreesperhectareas shown in above (3) of the land leased, such open space shall be used forgrowinggrainsorgrass.

(5) Norightofownershiponlandleasedshallbecreated.However,theleaseholdershallhaverightontrees,grass,leavesonlandleased.

(6) Thepassagespassingthroughthelandleasedoutandwaysofotherpersonsforpassage in to the fieldshallbekeptopenand if there isanyneed tomakeanybarricadetoprotectgrowntreesbytheleaseholderitshallbesubjecttorightofsuchexistingways.

(7) Ifforanypublicinterestorforanyrequirementthecompetentofficerthinksthatthetreesraisedonsuchleasedlandaretoberemovedhehassolerighttodoso.Howeverinsuchcasealltheproducefromremovedtreeswillbehandedovertohim but if the lease holder has incurred substantial expenditure for landimprovementandforplantationoftrees,theamountasfixedbycollectorfoundfirstbyhimcanbgrantedtohimascompensation.

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(8) Thelandgrantedonleasebythisresolutionshallbedevelopedfullyinmaximumof three years from the date of handing over the possession. However if thecompetentauthorityissatisfiedthatduringtheperiodofthese3yearsthelandcouldnotbdevelopedduetofairandjustreasonshecanextendtheperiodformaximumof twoyears.During this extendedperiod if the leaseholder fails todeveloplandonexpiryofextendedperiodthecompetentauthorityshallcanceltheleasewithoutanycompensation.

(9) Aftercompletionof15yearsofleasewhetheritistobeextendedornotandifitis to b extended then for what period, the decision as to this shall rest withdiscretionofthecollector.

(10) Iftheleaseholderofthecasediesduringcurrencyoftheleasetheleasecanbecontinued for remaining period by his legal heir but except that it cannot betransferredtootherpersons.

Explanation:Fortransferitshouldbeclarifiedthattheleaseholdercanborrowmoneyfromgovernmentapprovedlegal financialagenciesorfromnationalizedbanks forbetteruseof landand for thatpurpose, rightsof respective financialinstitutioncanriseforrecoveryofloan.

(11) Ifanyofthetermsandconditionsofaboveleaseisviolatedoritisusedforotherpurpose than granted the collector shall cancel immediately without anycompensationforviolationoftheconditions.

(12) For trees allotted to government industrial undertakings and joint industrialundertakingsandwhentheprogrammeoftreeplantingistobecarriedoutonlylocal labourerscanbeengaged for theiremployment, so thatmaximumbenefitdesiredfromthereprogrammeswouldreachpoorofthelocalareas.

5. General:

(1) In order to carry out the purpose of national programme of development ofwaste landandtodecidegrantof landunder theGRwhere thePrantofficer iscompetentandwheresuperiorofficersarecompetentthereshallbeacommitteeatPrantlevelforrecommendingcaseasunder.

1. PrantOfficer

2. Director,GramVikasAgency

3. ConcernedTalukaMamlatdar

4. SocialWelfareOfficer(State)

5. DistrictAgri.officer.

6. WomanmemberofconcernedTalukaPanchayat.

(2) A detailed test of land available for disposal on Taluka shall be with thiscommitteeandwhendemandsaremadetotheTalukaforland,theywillbeputbeforethiscommittee.Thecommitteeshalldisposedemandsputupbeforeitasperpriorityandrecommendthem.

6. Delegationofpower:

Rightsof grant of landshallbeasunder (on receiptof recommendationof thecommittee).

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(1) Land can be granted at the level of Prant Officer to cooperative society,Cooperativeunionandregisteredpublictrust.

(2) In caseof Individualdemands, recommendationsof committeeshallbeputupbeforecollectorandhewillverifyandmakeorders.

(3) Public and joint Industrial Undertaking having substantial interest ofgovernment and demand of voluntary agencies working for benefit of localpeopleandwiththeirco‐operationshallbesubmittedtothegovernmentatlevelof collector with recommendation of the committee and when demands aremade, Secretaries of R.D., Rural Development Department. Social WelfareDepartmentandTribalDevelopmentshallverifyproposalofthecommitteeandrecommendtothegovernmentandunderthis,recommendationsshallbemadebythegovernmentforgrantoflandonleasetosuchundertakings.

(4) Fordemandmadebyruraldevelopmentagenciesasitbeinggovernmentagency,decisionofgrantoflandonleaseshallbetakenbythecollector.

7. Financialassistancebyleadbank:

In order to make available financial assistance as loan to beneficiaryperson/institutionofthisschemeandtocontact leadbanktoit forfinancialassistanceurgently as per rules when an order is made for allotment of land to anyinstitution/agencyasperGRDt.1‐1‐87byrevenueofficerof thedistrict,acopyof thesame is tobesent to leadbankofdistrictandDeputyManager,NationalAgri.&RuralDevel. Bank, Nanalal Chambers, IInd floor, Ashram road, P.Box No. 8, Ahmedabad.380009.

8. Forimplementationoftheschemefollowingactionsshallbetaken:

A. Under this GR the land to be allotted is to be identified as uncultivable and acertificateofDistrictAgri.Officer(Appendix–A)thatthelandisuncultivablebuttreescanbeplantedonitcanbeissuedinhispresenceafterverification.Itcanbeenclosedwithproposal.

B. AllotmentcanbemadeafterconsideringfollowingwithoutchangeinpriorityofGRpara2oftheGR.

(1) Allotment of land identified as uncultivable under the scheme shall bemadeeverytwomonthsofFebruary,April,Juneetc.andifitisnotdoneduringthistimeforanyreason,whendoneinlaterperiodshallbecovered.Noallotmentoflandthentheprescribedmonthshallbedone.

(2) 50percent fromtotal land identified forallotmentshallbekept forS.T.S.C.persons.

(3) IfthelandtobeallottedtoS.C.S.T.personsindividuallyandmembersoftreeplantingcooperativeandbeneficiaryofvoluntaryagenciesismorethan80percenttheareaoflandtobeallottedtothemshallbeconsideredin50percentallottableaspersubpara(2)above.

(4) 30 percent of total land to be allotted shall be forwomen deserted bytheirhusbandsshallbegivenpriority.

(5) Iftherearewomenmembersinco‐operativesocietyfor30percentlandto be allotted to women andwomen beneficiary of voluntary agencies 30 percentshallbecoveredasshowninsub‐para‐4ofareaforconsiderationofpartofwomanmembers/beneficiaryoutoftotallandofsociety/institution.

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(6) Asperpara‐2of thisGRallotmentof land asperpercentageof area asshowninpriorityshallbemade.

(2) Grantforplantationofcottonandothercrops:

1. Typeofland:

Under this scheme, the landwhich is uncultivated andwaste in whichgovernmentwaste, sandy, saltywaste land andwhich is not reclaimed, ravineandkotarlandshallbeallotted.However,thelandwhichiscultivablewastelandandacquiredbyGramPanchayatsGauchar land shall notbe allotted. The landwhich isuncultivablebut falling in areasof20km. radiusof sixmetreshavingurban Muni. Corpo. Non agricultural land for use of residence on industries,businesspotentialshallbeexcluded.

2. Towhomshallbeallotted:

It shall be allotted to (1) Non‐residential Indian Companies and (2)Individuals, Co‐operative Societies, Industrial houses of India, Corporationbodies and public limited companies which intend to undertake landdevelopmentactivitybyadoptingIsraelTechnologyorotherscientificmethodsandforplantingofmedicinalplants.

3. Ratioofallotmentofland:

The above claimants shall be allotted minimum of 1000 acres andmaximum of 2000 acres (800 hectares) looking to the availability of landconsidering experience of company expertise, use of international technology,economicaspectofproject,investment,potentialforemploymentopportunities,productivityetc.ofclaiminglandatoneplace.

4. Tenure:

Landshallnotbegrantedperenniallybutonleaseof20years.

5. Termsandconditionsoflease:

(1) Land shall be granted for leaseof 20years in first instance andafterexpiryofthatperiod,leasecanbeextendedforanother20years.

(2) For first 10 years out of 20 years of first lease rent at thefollowingrateshallberecovered.

(A)Yearofleaseperiod Annualrenttoberecoveredperacre(Rs)

1 2

First Nil

Second Nil

Third 25

Four 27.50

Five 30

Six 32.50

Seven 35.00

Eight 37.50

Nine 40.00

Ten 42.50

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(B) After 10 years government shall review basic rate of Rs. 25 andaccordinglyrentshallberecovered.

(C) Timeofleaseshallbefromthedateoforderofleasegranted.

(3) Leaseholdershallhavenorightonleasedlandbutheshallhaverighttoproceedsofcropsgrown.

(4) If nowork is started in two years from taking ever possess on of landunder scheme for development, extension for one year shall be made onreasonablegroundsandthereafterifnoworkofdevelopmentoflandisstartedtheleaseisliabletobecancelledwithoutanycompensation.

(5) The leaseshallbeused for thepurpose forwhich isgrantedand if it isused for otherpurpose the lease shall be liable tobe cancelled for violationofterms.

(6) Priorityshallbegiventolocalpeoplewhileemployingindevelopmentofland.

(7) Thislandshallnotbesublet.

6. Delegationofpowers:

AproposalofdemandsreceivedfromNRICompanies,Corporatebodies,limitedcompaniesshallbepreparedandsenttorevenueDepartmentanditshallbescrutinizedbycommitteeofSecretariesofR.D,Agri.&R.D.Dept.,ForestandEnvironmentDepartment,F.D.andmakerecommendationonitandthedecisioninthisregardshallbemadebygovernment.

(3) Grantonpermanentbasis:

Landgrantedforrearingoffruittreesandothertressandplantingofcottonandothercrops,andforfarmingonIsraelmethodshallbeonleaseonly.Itisnotthepolicy of the government to grant land on permanent basis. (GR, RDNo. JMN‐392000‐45‐ADt.8‐8‐1)

There orders are issued by consolidating all the above orders issued on thissubject. Now these orders are to be implemented instead of all the abovementionedordersbutwhenaquestiononof interpretationisraisedprovisionsoforiginalresolutionshallbeconsidered.

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Chapter 25

Disposalofpermanentislandsandriverbedlands.

Under consolidated GR RD No. LLB‐ 3979/188 5‐G Dt. 8‐11‐79 provisions have beenmade for grants of perennial ploughing of permanent islands and river bed lands. Provisionshavebeenmadefordisposalofpermanentislandsandriverbedlandsasunder:

1. Permanent Islandsand riverbed landsare such landwhich isnot likely to submergeduetofloods.Thelandsonwhichonceintwo‐threeyearsfloodwatersweepshallnotbeconsidered permanent Island and river bad lands.Moreover, this land of two beds ofriver which is open except monsoon is granted for growing of vegetables, potatoes,watermelonsandmuskmelons.This land isnot included in it,becausesuch landsgetsubmerged in floods of the river.Whether the land belongs to permanent island andriverbed landsshallbeconsideredbyaboveexplanationsby thecollectors. In theyear1968and1970landofpermanentislandsandriverbedwassubmergedbutgenerallythelandisnotvulnerabletofloodwatersshallbeconsideredaspermanentislandandriverbedlands.

2. The landof permanent island and river beds should be granted to their present leaseholderspermanently.The leaseholderswho are eligible for such lands shouldbe realholdersbuttheyshouldbegrantedlandpermanentlythelandnotmorethan4acres.Ifanylandholderhasmorethan4acressuchlandheshouldbegrantedlandupto4acres.Howeverifapersonhasalittlemorethan4acresofsuchlandsanditisnotmorethan10gunthasthenextralandoftengunthasshouldbeallowedtohimanditshouldnotbetakenback.

3. Forpermanentdisposal of landof permanent islandand river beds following value ofpossessoryrightsshallberecovered.

Sr.No.

Retailofleaseholderreceivingland

Normofvalueofpossessoryrightstoberecovered.

1 2 3

1. S.C,S.T,Backwardfarmersandlandlessleaseholders.

Theyearinwhichlandisdisposedpermanentlytherentofthree previous years of it out of which maximum annualamount should be taken and of these amount 6 (six) foldamountshouldbetaken.

(A)Thosewhotillsuchlandformorethantenormoreyears.

‐

(B)Thosewhotillthelandforlessthantenyears.

The year in which land is disposed permanently rent ofthree previous years of it out of which maximum amountshould be taken and of this amount twelve fold amountshouldbetaken.

2. Nonbackwardleaseholders.

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Sr.No.

Retailofleaseholderreceivingland

Normofvalueofpossessoryrightstoberecovered.

1 2 3

(A)Thoseleaseholderswhotilllandformorethantenyears.

Theyearinwhichlandisdisposedpermanentlytherentofthree previous years of it out of which maximum annualamountshouldbetakenandoftheseamount18(eighteen)foldamountshouldbetaken.

(B)Thoseleaseholderswhotilllandforlessthan10years.

Theyearinwhichlandisdisposedpermanentlytherentofthree previous years of it out of which maximum annualamount should be taken and of these amount 24 (twentyfour)foldamountshouldbetaken.

4. The persons holdingmore than 4 acres of permanent island and river bed land shouldsurrenderextralandthangrantedasperabovepara‐2oftheGR.PersonsofS.C.,S.T.,B.C.andlandlessfarmersshallbegrantedasperpriceofabovenormandinlimitof5acres.

5. If the cooperative society holds permanent island and river bed lands, it should beallowedtoretain iton the termsapplicable.Theyshouldpayrevenueandother taxes.Present rent shallnotbepaid.When the society iswoundup,orwhen it requires thelandnolongerthelandshallvestinthegovt.automatically.Nopossessoryrightsaretobegiventothesociety.

6. Whenmarketprice is tobe fixed fordisposalof landandtoavoiddelay inthismatterand for fixing price of this land, the collector shall form a committee of Prant Officer,TalukaMamlatdarandDistrict Inspectorof landRecord,andgetthepricefixedandallthecasesshouldbedisposed.

7. IfthemembersofSC,STandbackwardclassesapplyforinstalmentforpaymentofpriceof land, the collector should fix instalments with interest. Six percent interest in thisshouldberecovered.

8. Districtwiselandrevenueforpermanentdisposaloflandofislandandriverbedisfixedasunder:

Sr.No.

District Landrevenuetobereceivedforperareaofland

1 2 31. Panchmahals,Kutch,andSabarkantha 4‐002. Banaskantha,Mehsana,Ahmedabad&Gandhinagar. 5‐003. Junagadh,Bhavnagar,Surendranagar,Rajkot

Jamnagar,Amreli&Kheda.6‐00

4. BharuchandVadodara. 8‐005. Surat 8‐506. Valsad 9‐00

9. Landrevenuetoberecovered ineachcaseorasperareaofplotof landshouldbegotfixedbyDistrictInspectoroflandrecordsbycollector.

10. Assessment of local fund cess and other cesses should be assessed on the amount ofassessmentoflandrevenueonpermanentislandandriverbedlandsasperrules.

11. PowertodisposeofpermanentIslandandriverbedlandspermanently isdelegatedtothePrantofficer.

12. Whilegrantingsuchlands,thelandwithsuchlandholdershouldnotexceedceilingareaasfixedbyunderTotalAgriculturalandceilingAct.

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Chapter 26

DisposalofnonpermanentIslandriverbedlands.

Under government consolidated GR of RD No. LBB‐ 3979‐1917‐G Dt. 18‐1‐80 thegovernment hasmade the following provisions for grant of temporary Island river bed landseitheronleaseoronrent:

(A) The present land holders shall be allowed to hold temporary island riverbed land onoveryearbasisandforsuchcontinuedland,rentasperproviso(D)and(E)shallbepaid.Ifthepresentlandholdersviolateanyconditionsoflease,expiresordoesnotwanttotillthelandandwiththeresulttheyareentitledtotilltheland,orwantnottocontinuethelease the land held by then shall lapse or on expiry of lease period, the land shall bedisposedofononeyearbasisconsideringthefollowing.

(B) New formed temporary island river bed landsand current temporary island riverbedland,whichisnotleasedoutandasperprovisionsof(A)aboveitcanbeleasedoutsuchlandshallbegrantedforoneyearonprioritybasisonfollowingterms.

(1) Cooperativegroupagriculturalsocietiesoffarmersorofbackwardclasspersons,iftheareaoflandissufficientforgrantfortenmembersofthesocietyitcanbegranted.

(2) Cooperativefarmingsocietywhichismadeupofbackwardclassmembersandiffulfillingtheaboveconditions,itcanbegrantedtheland.

(3) Landlessbackwardclasspersonsorwhose landbeing less thaneconomic fromthese, thepersonswhoare landless shouldbe givenpreferenceandpersonswith lesslandshouldbegivennextpreference.

(4) Landlessagriculturallabourerswhoarenon‐backwardwhowishtotillthelandbythemselves.

(5) Otherpersonsexceptbackwardclasswhoselandislessthantheeconomicfield.

(C) Innocasewhiledisposinglandoftemporaryislandsandriverbedlandshallexceedfouracres land and the area with other land held by lease holder shall not exceed oneeconomicfield.Forthispurpose,theacrelandoftemporaryIslandandriverbedlandisequaltothreeacrejirayatland.

(D) Ontemporary island landandriverbed landannual rentat the followingrateshallberecovered.

Newleaseholdersexcept:

(1) Cooperative society of non‐backward persons and persons of backward class,newleaseholdersthanpersonsofotherbackwardandS.T.andS.C.personssociety,shallfivefoldrentofannualassessmentandlocalfundandeducationcessetc.

(2) Leaseholdersotherthannon‐backwardclassandS.T.orS.C.shallpaysevenfoldrentofannualassessmentandlocalfundandeducationcessetc.

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(3) PresentleaseholderswhodonotbelongtoS.C.,S.T.orotherbackwardclassshallpay7.5foldrentofannualassessmentforfirstfouracresandonexcesslandpresentrentbeingpaidproportionatelocalfundcessandeducationcessetc.

(E) Forfixingrentasfixedinproviso(D),assessmentamountshallbeasunder:

Sr.No. District Amounttoberecoveredperacre

Rs.Ps.

1 2 3

1. Kutch,PanchmahalsandSabarkantha 4‐00

2. Banaskantha,Mehsana,Ahmedabad&Gandhinagar.

5‐00

3. Junagadh,Bhavnagar,Surendranagar,Rajkot,Jamnagar,Amreli&Kheda.

6‐00

4. BharuchandVadodara. 8‐00

5. Surat 8‐50

6. Valsad 9‐0

ThecollectorshallgetfixedbyDistrictInspector,landrecord,therentlandrevenueandineachcaseorrenttoberecoveredofeachplotasperitsareaofland.

(F) Newrentpolicyasperproviso(D)and(E)shallcomeintoeffectfromrevenueyearof1972.

(G) Insuchcases,whenconditionsofgrantoflandareviolatedortermsofleaseareviolated or he fails to till himself, the lease shall be cancelled and such land can begrantedtoononeyearbasis“atfixedrent”(fixedataveragerentoflastthreeyears)tolandlessHarijansortribals.

(H) AsperpresentordersofthegovernmentPrantofficersshalldisposeofsuchlandoftemporaryislandorriverbedlandonleaseorrenewthecurrentlease.

(I) ItshallbeansweredwhilegrantingoflandthattheareaoflandwithleaseholderdoesnotexceedlandofislandandriverbedlandthentheceilingfixedunderlandceilingAct.

TheamendedresolutionNo. JMN‐3980‐571Dt.31‐12‐83 laysdownthat incasegrantofnon‐permanentriverbedlandtotribalandeconomicallyweakfarmers,itshallbedisposedononeyearbasisbychargingannualrentofthreefoldoftheassessment.Forweakeconomicconditionthecollectorhastousehisdiscretion.

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Chapter 27

Extensionofvillagesiteassignmentanddeclarationofrevenuevillage.

1(A) Extensionofvillagesiteassignment:

Under(1)section38oflandrevenuecode1879.(2)Rule73oflandRevenueRules1972,(3)Section108ofGujaratPanchayatAct1993,and(4)GRRDNo.JMN‐3980‐5326‐GDt.15‐2‐80theprocedureforextendingvillagesitehasbeenprescribed.

(1) Selectionoflandforextensionofvillagesite.

Selectionoflandforextensionofvillagesiteshallbeinfollowingorder:

(1) Government waste land (2) land vested to panchayat (3) land of privateownershiptobepurchasedbyvillagepeoplethroughdiscussionamongthemselves.(4)AcquisitionoflandofprivateownershipunderLandAcquisitionActcanbeacquired.

WhenproposalistobemadefortakingoverPanchayatlandforpublicpurposeunder section 108(4) of Gujarat Panchayat Act, 1993, the collector shall take actionunderGCRDNo.JMN‐3965‐52695‐ADt.14‐2‐66.

(2) Procedureforextensionofvillagesite:

Various procedures for extension of village site have been prescribed undercircularofRDNo.JMN‐3963‐2015GDt.19‐4‐84.

Ifthegovernmentlandistobeaddedtovillagesite,theworkshallbecompletedin 4months and if private land is to be acquired, the work shall be completed in 6months.IfthelandvestedinPanchayatistobeselectedtheworkshouldbecompletedin45days.Whilemakingproposal forassigning land forvillagesite, thecollectorshouldensure thatwhether theproposal hasbeen jointly sent byTDOandMamlatdar asperinstructionsofcircularRDNo.JMN‐3984‐11673‐GDt.5‐12‐90.

(3) Importantpointstobeconsideredforselectionofland.

When proposal for extension of village site is made jointly byMamlatdar andTDO,thepointstobeconsideredforselectedsiteofgovernmentwastelandorGaucharlandgenerallyareasunder:

WhenvillagesiteistobeassignedunderplotSchemeoftreehousesitetolandless agricultural labourers, or for needs house site of needy backward class people, itshould contain (1)_ land of demand (2) Name of village (3) Population of village (4)Surveyno.BlockNo.(5)Area(6)quantumoflandtobeassigned(7)Copyof7/12andmutationentry(8)CertifiedcopyofresolutionofGramPanchayatwithresolutionwithdate (9)whether land tobeassignedbelongs toGaucharorWaste land. (10)Detail ofrequirementofpasturelandinratioofcattle.(11)Mapoflanddemanded(12)Adjoiningarea of land demanded (13) facility of public road (14) Detail of ribbon developmentRulesviolation(15)Opinionofpublichealthofficer(16)Detailoflandwhereitisbumpy(17)Detailoftreesonland(18)Detailofencroachmentonlandifany(19)listofplots

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likely to be allotted. And (20) For land demanded, resolution of land committeeconsistingofpresidentofTalukaPanchayat,TDOMamlatdarsandlocalMLA.

After 1955, administrationof all landof district assigned as village site vest inDistrictCollectoranditistheresponsibilityofRevenueOfficerundercontrolofcollector.The administration of site of pasture land of Panchayat grazing land is being done byPanchayat under Gujarat Panchayat Act, 1993. Hence all action should be taken byPanchayat for all encroachment in such lands. He should monitor as collector forremovalofsuchencroachment.

1(B) DeclarationofnewRevenuevillage:

Thisisprovidedundersection(7‐A)ofLandRevenueCodeUndersection(7‐A)thestategovernmentisempoweredtochangelimitofvillagesoritsamalgamationoritsformation.Accordinglythestategovernmentshallchangethelimitanditcanextenditoramalgamatetwoormorevillagesorformnewvillage.

This section has been introduced in 1950. The state government has beenempoweredtoaddsurveyNo.orNos.inothervillages.

The State Government has circulated instructions while making proposal togovernment of declaring independent revenue villages to GramPanchayat. Para, Peta‐paras,muvadas, localities etc. under circulars from time to time in 1966, 1968, 1976,1983 and 1984. However, proposal receivedwere incomplete and in explaining themthere was delay. With a view to avoid delay, the government has issued followinginstructionsundercircularNo.PFR‐102001‐MR‐38‐ZDt.31‐1‐2003andproposalshouldbemadewith documents attachedwith the schedule. TheMamlatdar should considerthefollowingitemswhilemakingproposal.

1. The concerned village should have status of separate independent Grampanchayator

If ithasnoindependentGramPanchayatasabove,thansuchparas,petaparas,falia,Muvadaaretobedeclaredasseparaterevenuevillagetheyshouldhavepopulationofmorethan500.

2. If ithasnot independentGramPanchayatasaboveandsuchParas,PetaParas,Falia,Muvadaaretobedeclaredasseparaterevenuevillagetheyshouldhavepopulationofmorethan500andupto1000,thedistancefromrespectiveGramPanchayatshouldbemorethan3‐0km.

3. There should be a resolution for Gram Panchayat which has been declaredindependentGramPanchayatandthevillagewhichhastobeseparatedboththeGramPanchayatsshouldhavemaderesolutionforconsent

or

ifthereisnoindependentGramPanchayatthansuchparas,petaparas,Muvadas,falias,whicharetobedeclaredasseparateindependentrevenuevillage,thanthereshouldbearesolutionforconsentforpartofrespectiveGrampanchayat.

4. ThereshouldberesolutionforconsentfordeclaringrevenuevillageofconcernedTalukaPanchayatandDistrictPanchayat.

5. ThereshouldberesolutionofconsentfromMLAandMPofconcernedarea.

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6. The collector shall consider proposals of declaring revenue villages afterverification of forms and if there is no objection from geographical point of view, heshould take further action of declaring independent revenue village to independentGram Panchayat, paras, peta paras, Muvada, falia etc. and send it the SettlementCommissioner.Thesettlementcommissionershallverifytheproposalandsentittothegovt.withhisopinion.

Schedule

List of enclosures to be attached with proposal for declaration of revenue village orchangeinRakaba.

1. Certified copy of notification of Panchayat Department for declaration ofseparateGramPanchayat.

2. CertifiedcopyofresolutionofconsentofbothGramPanchayats.

3. CertifiedofDy.Ex.Engineerfordistancebetweentwovillages.

4. CertifiedcopyofresolutionofconsentofconcernedTalukaPanchayat.

5. CertifiedcopyofresolutionofconsentofconcernedDistrictPanchayat.

6. OpinionofconsentofMLAofconcernedarea.

7. OpinionofconsentofMPofconcernedarea.

8. Clearcutopinionofcollectorfordeclaringofrevenuevillage.

9. Certificate of number of cattle in village andGauchar sufficient for strength ofcattle(40acreagainst100cattle)

10. Certificate of D.E.L.R. that no survey no is left out after tallying aboutgeographicalstateswithrecordofofficeofD.E.L.R.

11. Certified map in three separate colours showing clearly village boundary ofvillagestobeseparatedandremainingvillagesbyD.E.L.R.intriplicate.

12. Opinion of Development Commissioner affecting seat of Taluka PanchayatDistrictPanchayatbyseparationofonerevenuevillagetoanotherofPetapara,falia,Muvada.

13. ListofsurveyNo.ofpresentrevenuevillageinorder,showingclearlyandclearlytyped, certified by Talati and Circle officer of names of land holders, areas,assessment,totalareaetc.withabstractintriplicate.

14. List of survey No. to be included in newly formed revenue village, in order,showingclearlyandclearlytype,certifiedbyTalatiandCircleOfficerofnamesoflandholders,area,assessment,totalareaetc.withabstractintriplicate.

15. ClearcutopinionofSuptd.ofLandRecords.

16. Afteractionofdeclarationofrevenuevillagetoconcernedvillagestatedetailofchangemade in Taluka or district due to regional change by government andresolutionsofthisTaluka,DistrictPanchayat,opinionsofMLA/MPofarea.

17. Detail of if any court case is filed for formation of Gram Panchayat or in thisconnection.

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2. InvestingvillagepropertyinPanchayats.

VestingofvillageproperlyinPanchayatshasbeenprovidedinGRRDNo.LND‐3970‐UO‐2600‐GDt.5‐1‐70.Under this,property, likewells, tanks,opensites,waste land,grazing land,open space, trees, landof streets andway chavdi, etc. area be vested toPanchayat subject tocertaingeneralconditions.Thepropertywhichhasbeenassignedforthepurposeshallbeusedforthatpurposeonly.ThepurposeforwhichthepropertyisassignedtoPanchayatsandiftheyarenotrequiredforPanchayats, theyshallrestoredtothegovernment.ThesepropertiesshallnotbetransferredbyPanchayatsbywayoflease,saleorbyanyotherwaywithoutwrittenpriorsanction of the collector. The panchayats shall keep in good condition and allow noencroachmenton it. Incaseofviolationofany terms, thegovernment shall takebackwithoutany compensation unconditionally. The property shall stay vested into panchayats as long asthey exist and when any Panchayat is converted intomunicipality, the vested property shallrestoretogovernmentautomatically.

3. ArrangementoftreesonlandvestedinPanchayat.

Provisionhasbeenmade inGRRDNo. JMN‐1667‐41679‐GDt.1‐3‐72 forarrangementand disposal of trees on land vested in Panchayat. In this GR provision has been made forreserved, unreserved trees. The trees on road sides though planted by Panchayat they shallbelongtogovernment.Whensuchtreesareneededtogovernment,theycanbegivenatRs.2pertreeroyalty,RoyaltyshallbepaidtoforestDepartmentandpriorsanctionofgovernmenthastobe obtained for this.When such trees are required for other purpose, the forest Departmentshall sell it. After deduction of expense from the proceeds, the fifty percent amount fromremainingamountshallgotopanchayat.Thetreeswhichareripe,dry,harmfulorblocking,orindangerousconditioncanbefelledwithsanctionofforestofficer.Exceptthis,sanctionforfellingoftreesofgovernmentshallbeobtained.

UnreservedtreesvestedinPanchayat,situatedinsideofroadunderPanchayatthroughplantedbyPanchayattheyshallbelongtoPanchayat.Whensuchtreesdry,falldown,thewoodwould belong to Panchayat. When these trees are in dangerous, harmful condition or areblockingtheycanbecutwithpriorsanctionofthecollector.InthisregardtheGR,CircularsofRD,PanchayatDepartmentandForestandEnvironmentDepartment issuedfromtime to timeshallhavetobeconsidered.

Comments:‐

(1) “Backward Class Persons” shall include cattle‐breeders like Rabaris, Bharwads,Dhangars, Maldharis and persons of any community of the like nature and Machhis.However,intersepriorityamongsttheBackwardClasseswillbeasfollows:‐

(i) ScheduledCastesandScheduledTribes.

(ii) OtherBackwardClasses(accordingtotheoldclassificationandnotaccordingtotherevisedclassificationbasedoneconomicbackwardness).

(2) “Backward Class Co‐operative Society” means a society having at least 60 percent,membersofBackwardClasses.

(3) “To cultivate personally”means to cultivate on one’s own account (i) by one’sownlabour,or(ii)bythelabourofanymembersofone’sfamilyandwiththeoccasionalassistance,if,any,ofhiredlabourorservants,onwagespayableincashorkindbutnotincropshare;

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(4) For the purposes of this resolution, an economic holding or a family holdingshouldbe‐acresInsteadof16acres(16acresofJirayatland,or(8acresInsteadof16acres)

(b) 8acresofseasonallyirrigatedlandorpaddyorriceland,or

(c) 4acresofperennially–irrigatedland.

land is given on lease to non‐backward class person because no demand hasbeenmadebybackwardclasspersonseventhoughtheywerecontacted.Theseorders shall not apply to the cases of renewal of such existing leases for oneyear.

(c) The growers take possession of the Government lands withoutpermissionandescapebypayingpenaltyonlyundersection61ofGujaratLandRevenue Code. According to the provisions of Section 61, standing crops ongovernment landsmay be confiscated in such cases. Government also directsthatRevenueofficersshouldconsidertakingtimelymeasurestoconfiscatethestanding crops in suitable cases. ( Following provision should be added: ‐Thegrowerstakepossessionofgovt.landwithoutpermissionandescapebypayingpenaltyonlyundersection61ofL.R.C, ifthesamegrowersarefound inpossessionofsamegovt. land, actionshouldbe initiatedunderprovisionsofLandGrabbingAct(PASA))

3. (A) Priorityordertoallocatelandsintheareasotherthanscheduledareas.

1. Farmers/ land‐holders/ families whose agricultural lands have been totallywashedawayonaccountofheavyrainfallorfloodandtherebytheyhavebecomedestitute,suchpersonsshouldbegiventheavailablewastelandsinthevillageorinsurroundingareasontopprioritybasisforagriculturefortheirresettlement.Ifthenumberofaffectedclaimantsismore,first preference should be backward classes farmers or Agricultural co‐operative societies ofsuchland‐holders.

2. The lands shall be allocated to the retired/ to be retired military personnelkeepinginviewthefollowingfacts.

Incomelimit:

Income‐limitshouldbeuniformtoobtain land forresidencesaswellasagriculture.TheyshallbeentitledtogetlandsiftheirmonthlyincomedoesnotexceedRs.3000(R.S.10,000 insteadof3,000) fromnon‐agricultural sourcesotherthanpension.

Designation:

Retired/toberetiredmilitarypersonneluptocolonellevelandhabitantofGujaratshouldonlybeconsideredeligible.

EligibilityofGallantryawardwinners:

Gallantry award winners who displayed bravery during war should beconsidered eligible to obtain land, irrespective of their rank. The residents ofGujaratshouldonlybeconsideredeligible.

Togivegaucharlandforagriculturewithoutrentforcultivation:

Other officers from any headquarter of army. Person requesting for land is toretire within 2 years and is holding rank of major, it should be specifically

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mentioned in thecertificate thathe isnot likely tohavepromotion in the rankupperthanMajor.

2(3) Soldier or ex‐soldier has to give guarantee for obtaining land that afterretirement he wants to have his maintenance mostly through agriculture and if afterretirementhejoinsanyserviceorbusinessandhismonthlyincomeshallbemorethanRs.3000/‐ (R.S.10,000 InsteadofR.S.3,000) fromN.A. sourcesexcept agricultureheshall surrender government land to Government without asking for any developmentexpenses or government can resume said land without compensation. After havingobtained such guarantee his case of granting land will be considered by competentofficer.IfotherconditionsforhavinglandbysoldieraresatisfiedandiflandisallottedtohimthisguaranteemaybeintroducedasaconditioninformofSanadtobegiventohim.

2(4) As it has been intended to grant government land to soldiers after retirementwith a view that he can maintain himself by farming land personally, the land to beallotted to him shall be main source of his maintenance. This shall have facility ofpaymentofpricebyinstalmentofpermanentrightofpossessionisgivenandawarninginregisterofFormisalsogiven.

Rate of Penal interest: If the instalments are not paid regularly and competentauthority condones delay in payment of instalment and does not forfeit governmentland, the defaulter shall pay annual 8 percent penal interest for delay on suchinstalments.(Thefollowingprovisionshouldbeadded:‐Thisprocedureshouldbecompletedwithin2monthsfromthedatelastinstalment)

(C)(A) Fortreesgrownonlandtobedisposedifthegranteeiswillingtopaythepriceislumpsumorininstallmentstheyshouldbegivenaway.PriceoftreesshouldbefixedasperthelandacquisitionAct.Asfaraspossibleauctionoftreesshouldbeavoided.

(D) Orderscontainedin(C)abovedonotapplytoreservedtrees.

(E) When government waste land is disposed for agriculture purpose, price ofprosopisjulifera(VilayatiBabual)shouldbechargedasperrules.

(F) Whenitisdecidedtograntgovt.landpermanentlyoronleaseinsuchcaseswhenpriceforpossessionorrentininstalmentsisnottoberecovered,nodetailedformalorderfor

3(B) Government lands may be given to Medium Income Cooperative HousingSocietiesorLowerIncomeGroupsCooperativeHousingSocietiesonpaymentofannual non‐agricultural assessment prevailing in the area or as may bemodifiedfromtimetotimeatmarketpricewithoutanyauctionforhouse‐site.

(A) Marketpriceofthe landshallbethepriceonthedateonwhichthe landisgivenoratexistingmarketprice.

(B) Landshallbegranted toMediumIncome/Lower IncomegroupsCooperativeSocieties’membersortomediumincomepersonsonindividualbasiswithoutauctionatprevailingpriceforresidentialpurposes.However,incomelimitforthemisRs.48,000(Rs.1lakhinsteadofRs.48,000)perannum.Theprovisionshallbeeffectivefrom21‐5‐2001.

(C) Onaccountofintensivedevastationduetostatewidesevereearthquakerecentlyon26‐1‐2001; it has been decided to give exemption from income limit in case of grant ofhouse‐siteplotsatprevailingratewithoutauctiontotheCooperativeHousingSocieties’members of intensive earth‐quake affected talukas. It is also decided to repeal the

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condition of possessing other land/property for members of Cooperative HousingSocieties.

anycompensation.

6. The land shall be resumed to the government on breach of any of the termswithoutpayinganycompensation.

7. Inadditiontoaboveconditions,theSocietyshallberequiredtomakeagreementinform‘H’or‘HH’asrequiredbytheCollectorandincorporatingconditionsasgovernmentfeelsnecessary.

4(A) Grantofgovernmentlandstoretired/toberetiredmilitary

Soldiersforagricultural/residentialpurposes:‐

Existingpolicy tograntgovernment lands to theretired/toberetiredmilitarysoldierscontainedvariousprovisions.Amongthem,provisionsincolumn‐3areamendedandprovisionsincolumn‐4aretobedecidedtoapply.

Sr.No.

Point ExistingProvision Amendedprovisions

1. IncomeLimit Income shall not exceed Rs.7000/‐(Rs.10,000insteadofRs.3,000) per month fromnon‐agricultural sourcesexcept pension to obtaingovernment land forresidential purposes whileincome shall not exceed Rs.750/‐ per month from non‐agriculturalsourcesotherthanpension.

Income limit should be same toobtain land for residence oragriculture.Thatis,theyshouldbeentitled to obtain land if theirincome from non‐agriculturalsources except pension does notexceedRs.3000/‐permonth.

6. TograntgovernmentlandstoFreedomFightersandconcessioninpriceoflands:‐

Freedomfightersaregivengovernmentwaste lands forresidentialpurposesby takingoccupancy price vide Govt. Resolution, Revenue Department No. LND‐3962‐3985‐A, dated 1stMay,1963,ithasalsobeendecidedtogivefollowingconcessionsinoccupancyprice:‐

(1) When freedom fighters are granted government land individually or asmemberofCooperativeHousingSociety,theyshallberequiredtopay50%ofoccupancypriceofthelandoratRs.50persq.meter,whicheverisless.

(2) The freedom fighters shall be granted landwithin a limit of 40 sq.metersindividually or as member of Cooperative Housing Society at concessionalrate as stated above in the cities having population of two lakh or above,while landswillbegrantedwithina limitof100sq.metersat concessionalrateasstatedabove.

(3) Intheeventofgrantinggovernmentlandtofreedomfightersforagriculturalor residential purposes, monthly income limit is fixed at Rs. 3500/‐(Rs.10,000insteadof3,000)includingfreedomfighterpension.Thisordershallbeeffectivefrom20‐8‐2001.

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TograntgovernmentlandstoFreedomFightersandconcessioninpriceoflands:‐

Freedomfightersaregivengovernmentwaste lands forresidentialpurposesby takingoccupancy price vide Govt. Resolution, Revenue Department No. LND‐3962‐3985‐A, dated 1stMay,1963,ithasalsobeendecidedtogivefollowingconcessionsinoccupancyprice:‐

(1) When freedom fighters are granted government land individually or asmemberofCooperativeHousingSociety,theyshallberequiredtopay50%ofoccupancypriceofthelandoratRs.50(Rs.100insteadofRs.50)persq.meter,whicheverisless.

(2) The freedom fighters shall be granted landwithin a limit of 40 sq.metersindividually or as member of Cooperative Housing Society at concessionalrate as stated above in the cities having population of two lakh or above,while landswillbegrantedwithina limitof100sq.metersat concessionalrateasstatedabove.

(3) Intheeventofgrantinggovernmentlandtofreedomfightersforagriculturalor residential purposes, monthly income limit is fixed at Rs. 3500/‐( Rs.10,000insteadofRs.3,000) includingfreedomgovernment/villagesiteorgauchar (Gaucharshouldbedeleted)landsaregiven toScheduledCastes,Scheduled Tribes for Petrol/Diesel pump, gas agency, Kerosene/Crude oildepotslikecommercialpurposesonpermanentbasis,theymaybegrantedatmarketpriceasmaybedecided. But itspriceshouldnotberecoveredatastretch but in three yearly instalments. Out of these three instalments ofoccupancyprice,firstinstalmentshallberecoveredpriortoissueofregularorderofgrant.Nointerestshallbechargedontheseinstalments.Iftheydonotpayinstalmentswithinprescribedtime‐limit,interestshallberecoveredofdelayedpayment.

4. Where lands have been given on lease previously for business purposes, theproposals of renewal or extension of time limit shall be submitted togovernment.

5. Generallypermissionfornon‐agriculturaluseissoughtonprivatelandsforbrickkilns.Suchpermissionmaynotbegrantedperpetually.

6. Governmentwastelandsmaybegrantedtonationalizedbanksforconstructionofbuildingforbanksonrequestonrealizationofexistingmarketprice.PriceofthelandshallbedeterminedbyDeputyTownPlanner.

(15) ThelesseeshallpaytotheTalatioftherevenuevillageinadvancetheyearlyrentoftheleasedlandinthemonthinwhichtheleasewasobtained.TheTalatishallproceedtogetsanctionandtheTalukaMamlatdarshallsanctionsuchyield forvillage.

(11) Forthelandsallottedforthispurpose,outofformforSanadprescribedinLandRevenueRules,theconditionsmentionedaboveshallbeaddedintotheformofSanadtograntlandonlease.

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16. Togiveonrentthegovernmentownedmedans:‐

Government ownedmedans are given on rent for short term, i.e.; for the period ofmaximum15days.Theirrentisasunder:‐

Sr.No.

Purpose Rateofrent

1. For Industrial, trades and otherpurposes, which may raise financialincome.

1.Rs.50(Rs.1,000insteadofRs.50)perdayfor land admeasuring 1000 Sq.meters or partthereof.

2. To organize election meetings byrecognizedpoliticalparties.

2. Rs.20(Rs.1,000insteadofRs.50)perdayfor land admeasuring 1000 sq.meters or partthereof.

3. For educational, religious and usefulpurposes for people and othercommunity purposes from which noincomeistobederived.

Rs. 5 (Rs.100 instead of Rs.50) per day forland admeasuring 1000 sq. meters or partthereof.

Sr.No.

Nameofrecognizedmember Sr.No.

Nameofrecognizedmember

1. GeminiCircus 12. GreatGoldenCircus

2. GreatRomanCircus 13. RajkamalCircus.

3. GreatOrientalCircus 14. OlmpicCircus

4. NationalCircus 15. PanamaCircus

5. GreatBombayCircus 16. JamunaCircus

6. BharatCircus 17. VenuCircus

7. GreatRoyalCircus 18. GreatIndianCircus

8. AmarCircus 19. EmpireCircus

9. ApoloCircus 20. AsianCircus

10. NewGrandCircus 21. PrabhatCircus

11. JumboCircus 22. FamousCircus.

UrbanAreas Dailyrent

1. Ahmedabad,Vadodara,Surat Rs.200/‐(RS.10,000insteadofRs.200)

2. Rajkot,Bhavnagar,Jamnagar Rs.150/‐(RS.5,000insteadofRs.150)

3. Otherareas. RS.100/‐(RS.5,000insteadofRs.100)

(B) ThepowertoleaseoutlandatthefirsttwomonthsisconferredontheCollectorsandaftertwomonths,ifitisfoundtoextendtheleaseperiod,proposalhastobemadeandordersobtainedbeforeexpiryoftheperiod.Incasethepossessionoflease is continuedwithout approval, the Collector shall recover two and a halfrentthantheprescribedrate.

(C) Other taxes such as educational tax, local fund cess etc. shall be recoveredbesidesaboverentlegally.

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39. Disposalofgovernmentwastelandthroughpublicauction.

Government waste land, villager site or Gauchar (Gauchar should bedeleted)landgenerallyshouldnotbgrantedpermanentlyoronleaseoncommercialpurposeandifsuchlandistobegranted, innocircumstancesitshouldbegrantedwithout auction and in six meters means within 10 Km. radius of the limit ofCorporationandforremainingcities,inradiusof5km.radiusofmunicipalityareas,villagesandgovernmentwaste landandGauchar land in areasofCorporationandMunicipalitiesshouldbeidentifiedandconsideringdevelopmentofconcernedcitiesand Urban Development Schemes and after reserving for future use of variousdepartmentsofthegovernmentandforopencommunityuse,theremaininglandcanbedisposedofthroughpublicauction.Hence,thelandsituatedincitieswhichcanbeused for commercial purpose should be identified and put to auction immediatelyandfor thisupsetpriceshouldbegot fixedby theTownPlanningDepartmentandthereaftersoldthroughpublicauctionsothatitcanfetchhigherprices.Asthelandissoldthroughauction,theconditionofnewandunalienableimpartiabletenureofGRRD No. 1970/45 Dt. 17‐10‐47 does not apply and the land can be granted atuncontrolledtenuremeansatold

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Chapter 28

PreventionofFragmentationandConsolidationofHoldingsAct,1947.

1.PurposeandImplementation:

ThisAct knownasPrevention of Fragmentation andConsolidationofHoldingsAct, 1947wasimplementedfrom8‐4‐1948inerstwhileBombayState.ThisActwasextendedtoprincelystatesareasofVadodara,Vansda,Dharmapurfrom29‐7‐55.ThisActwasalsoextendedtoSaurashtraandKachchhareasfrom1‐4‐1959.SimilarActwasthereinforcefrom1954inSaurashtra,buttherewerenoprovisionscoveringconsolidationaspect.

TheActisdividedintwoparts:Partoneisconcernedwith“PreventionofFragmentation”andtheotherpartisconcernedwith“ConsolidationoflandHoldings”.

2.PreventionofFragmentation

Chapter2ofthisActcontainsprovisionsrelatingtopreventionoffragmentationofholdings.Ifagricultural lands are fragmented, the agriculture cannot be profitable or efficient. In view ofthis, the Act was enacted to prevent fragmentation of holdings. Transfer of “fragments” isprevented except in certain circumstances. Moreover, there is provision of consolidation ofscatteredlands.Rulesof1959madeunderthisActshallbeimplementedalongwiththeAct.

A. ‘StandardArea’and‘Fragmentation’

Standardareadefinedinclause(10)ofsection2ofFragmentationofHoldingsAct.asthearea which the State Government may under section 5 decides from time to time asminimumrequiredareaforprofitablecultivationinanylocalareaasstandardarea.Asperclause (4) of section 2 fragments of lands less than standard area is/are considered as‘Fragment/s’.TheprovisionsofthisActareforsuchfragments.

B. TodecideStandardArea:

Beforedecidingstandardarea,theStateGovernmentmay,aftermakingproperenquiryandpublishingnotification intheOfficialGazette,declareanyVillage,Mahal,Talukaoritsanypartthereofas‘LocalArea’forthepurposeofthisAct.(Section3)

Then, the StateGovernment aftermaking enquiry as it deems fit, and after consultingDistrict Advisory Committee or other organizations appointed by it, shall decideprovisionallyminimumarea that canbecultivatedprofitablyas a separateplot in anylocalarea.

TheStateGovernmentshallpublishsuchareaingazetteandinviteobjectionsundersub‐section (2) of section 4. It shall publish notification in concerned Taluka/Mahal inGujarati Language, which will be displayed for three months. If any objections arereceived within three months from the date of publication of the notification,Government shall decide standard area for land of every class from local area afterconsideringasaboveandaftermakingfurtherenquiryasitmaydeemfit.SuchareashallalsobenotifiedinGovernmentgazetteundersubsection(3)ofsection5.

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The standard area is different from economic area. Economic area is decided fordifferentpurposeondifferentstandards,whereasstandardareaisfixedforthepurposeofthisActonly.

Aplotoflandlessthanstandardareaiscalled‘fragment’.Thusnormsof“standardarea”weredeclaredundersub‐section(3)ofsection‐5 inoldBombayStatevidenotificationNo.5869/45‐7dated17thMay,1950.Accordingly“standardareas” inmajorityareasoftheStateareasfollows:

TypeofLand Acre‐Gunthas DryLand 2–00 PaddyLand 0–20 Horticulture 0–20

In somepartsofMehsana,ViramgamandBanaskantha, thenormsof “standardareas”areasfollows:

DryLand 3–00 PaddyLand 0–20 Horticulture 0–20

Well‐irrigatedlandhasbeenincludedinhorticultureforthepurposeofthislaw.

C. Methodofentryof‘fragments’

When standard area is declared, survey number which is less than this areamay beconsidered‘fragment’.Aspersubsection(1)ofSection6oftheAct,allsuch‘fragments’have to be entered into record of rights in a prescribedmanner.Method of entries inrecord of rights has been laid down in Land Revenue Code and rules therein. Noticewhichistobegivenafterentryoffragmentsintorecordofrightsisnoticeundersection135‐D. Accordingly, public andpersonal notices are to be issued, objections beheardand then the entry of ‘fragment’ be certified.When entry in record of rights is finallycertified,noticeunderFragmentationofHoldings (Prevention)Act isgiven to the landholderundersub‐section(2)ofsection6.Suchnoticeshouldbeservedtohim/herinthemannerasprescribedunderSection191ofLandRevenueCode.Thisnoticeisdifferentfromnoticegivenfortheentryofrecordofrights.Aftergettingsuchnoticeundersub‐section (2)ofSection6, fragmentsholderscannot transfer their fragments toanybodyotherthantheownerofrecognizedsub‐divisionofsurveynumberoradjoiningsurveynumbersasperrestrictionsofthisAct. FragmentscannotbesoldevenbyorderofthecourtexceptasprescribedunderthisAct(Section14).

D. EntryofExistingFragments.

As decided in section 7 of the Act, such registered existing fragments shall not betransferred or alienated to anybody other than owner of adjoining survey number orowner of recognized sub‐division. However, such fragments may be transferred orplaced as security to State Government or Land Development Bank or any other Co‐operativeBanktoobtainloan.Inspiteofanytypeofagreementordeed,thefragmentsmaynotbegivenonleasetotillersoranybodyexceptthoseholdingadjoiningland.Suchtypeofbanis foundinsub‐section(2)ofsection7.Aspersub‐section(2)ofSection7,suchfragmentscannotbegiventhroughagreementordeedorthroughleasetoanybodyexcept the holder of the adjoining land. There is no ban on transfer of fragments byinheritance. Land should not be divided in such a way that there may be fragments(Section14).

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E. Provisioninlawfornon‐fragmentation:

Fornon‐fragmentationofholdings, section8provides that inany localarea,divisionortransfer of land should be made in such a way that ‘fragment’ may not be created.‘Fragments’areresultofwrongmethodofdivision.Onefarmermayhave4acresoflandandwhenhedividesfouracresoflandamonghisthreesonsandifeachoftheminsistsforhispart,theremaybefragmentsbydivision.Suchfragmentshavebeenprohibited.Ithasbeenexplicitly laiddown insection8AA thatwhen twoormorepersonsareentitled toshares in an undivided agricultural land either by transfer or decree or succession orotherwise, the landhas tobepartitionedamong them inamannersoasnot tocreateafragment.

Amongpartners,cashcompensationmaybegivenforthelandinhispartbutitshouldbeensured that there are no fragments. Where divisions are to be made by the court orcollectorandineffectingsuchpartitionamongseveralco‐sharers,itisfoundthatshareinthelandcannotbegivenwithoutcreatingafragment,co‐sharer/sshallbecompensatedinmoneyandtheamountofsuchcompensationshallbedeterminedsofaraspracticableinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection23oftheLandAcquisitionAct,1894.

Where there is no unanimity as to who should hold land and who should takecompensation, thequestionwillbesolvedbydrawing lots. If thepartiesdivide the landwithoutfragments,itwouldbeaccepted.Evenininheritancedivisionshallbesomadethattherewouldnotbefragments.

F. Transferof‘fragments’forpublicpurpose:

Section 8‐Aof thisActprovides that banof sections7, 8 and 8AAwill not applywherefragmentsaretobetransferredforpublicpurpose.Inotherwords,transferoffragmentsisnotprohibitedforprescribedpublicpurposes.

Government has prescribed following public purposes under notification No. CON‐1158/40675‐Mdated14‐4‐1959.

(1) Public wells, tanks, canals, channels and other works for flow of water, (2)ConstructionofDharmashalas,Schools,PublicDispensaries,LibraryandSchoolcompound(3)Constructionofroads,(4)Crematoriumandcemetery,(5)ConstructionofLatrinesforpublicpurposebylocalorganization.(6)Co‐operativeHousingSocietyforconstructionofhouses(7)ConstructionofSchoolforpublicpurposes.

A person who wants to transfer his land for public purpose shall have to apply to theGovernmentandifthecollectorsatisfiesafterenquiry,hemaysanctionsuchtransfer.

G. Resultoftransferoffragmentsultravires.

As decided in section 9, transfer of fragments and division process leading tofragmentationshallbeconsideredvoid.OwnersofsuchlandshallbesubjecttopenaltynotexceedingRs.250bythecollectorasdecidedbytheStateGovernmentbyGeneralorder.Such penalty shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue. The possessor of suchfragmentsshallbeevictedbysummarytrial.

3. ConsolidationofHoldings:

Chapter3,4and4AofthisActcontainsprovisionsrelatingtoconsolidationofholdings.

A. Purpose:

(1) Purpose behind consolidation is to prevent division of lands on account offragmentsoflandandtoimproveit.

(2) Scatteredlandsofonepersontobeputintocompactblock.

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(3) As the lands are compact, labour and agricultural expenses will be saved andusedinbetterway.

(4) Improved agricultural practices can be easily adopted in compact andconsolidatedlands.

B. ProcessofConsolidationofHoldings:

GovernmentshallfirstofallpublishnotificationinGovernmentGazettethatgovernmentat its own or by public demand wants to introduce consolidation scheme in certainvillages,talukas,mahalsandintheareasunderitsjurisdiction(Section15).

Whenthenotificationundersection15isissued,theCollectorshallpublishthedetailsofnotification at taluka office and in all concerned villages by beating drums and bydisplayingatthevillagechavdies(Rule8)

Governmentshallsimultaneouslyappointconsolidationofficerforconsolidationscheme.Suchofficer’sworkshallbe toprepareconsolidationscheme.Theconsolidationofficerafter sufficient publicity shall go to village, shall discusswith land holders and villagecommittee and prepare consolidation scheme. In preparing scheme, the consolidationofficershallkeepinviewastohowmanyblocksaretobemadeandofhowmuchlandandhowthenewplotsaretobegivenandwhataretherecommendationsofthevillagecommittee. As per Rule 9 made under this Act, the scheme shall include mainly thefollowingdetails:

1) Village map, which shall show existing survey numbers and its sub‐division,recognizedroads,cartway,pedestrianwayandlandforotherpublicpurposes.

2) Another village map, in which red lines will be drawn to show that how theabovedetailswillbechangedonaccountofscheme.

3) RecordofRightsshallbeupdated,whichshallhavestatementshowingnamesoflandholders,title,area,assessment,landtenureetc.

4) Astatement,whichshallshownewlyconstitutedblockwhichareproposedtobegiventoland‐holders.

5) Detailsof compensation tobepaidor tobe recovered forexchangeof lands inmakingblock.

6) Consolidation of public roads, which have been included in scheme undersections17and18.

(Section 17 is for amalgamation of public roads, section 18 is for any landspecificallyassignedforanypublicpurposeshallceasetobesoassignedandtoassignanyotherlandinitsplace).

C. PublicityofDraftPlan:

AsperRule14madeunder thisAct,whensuchscheme isprepared, the consolidationofficershallgiveitwidepublicityinthevillage.Thepersonwhoisaffectedtherebyshallsend his objections to the consolidation officer within 30 days of its publication. TheconsolidationofficershallconsidersuchobjectionsandshallmakechangesashedeemfitandsubmitittotheSettlementCommissionerwithhisremarks.

Settlement Commissioner shall take into consideration the objections and submit thescheme to the Government with his remarks. The State Government shall afterconsideringobjectionsshallsanctionorrejectthescheme.

IftheschemeissanctionedtheStateGovernmentshallnotifyitintheStateGovernmentGazetteintheforminwhichithasbeensanctioned.Itshallbenotifiedineveryvillage.If

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2/3ofthelandholdersagreetoexchangethepossessionofthe land,theconsolidationofficershallallowthemtodosofromthedatewhichheprescribed.

If2/3land‐holdersdonotagreetoexchangepossession,thepersonstowhomthelandshavebeengiven,shalltakepossessionofthelandsinnewagricultureyearafterthedateofpublicityofthescheme.

The consolidation officer may evict anybody from the land summarily forimplementation of the scheme. (sub‐section‐2A of section‐21) According to KapoorCommittee report, such schemes are implemented in two‐three years as much timepassesbetweenthepublicityofdraftandfinalsanctionofthedraft.

D. Restrictions on transfer of holdings during continuance of consolidationproceedings:

Aslaiddowninsection27,fromthedatetheconsolidationofficerundertakestoprepareschemeunder section 15 till the proceedings are completed, that is, till the scheme isimplemented‐(i) Noproceedingsunder section153or155ofLandRevenueCodeshallbedone

(Section 153 is regarding resuming of land for arrears of land revenue, whilesection155isregardingsaleofrightsandinterestinimmovablepropertyincaseofdefaultoflandholder;

(ii) AwardprescribedunderBombayCo‐operativesocietiesActshallnotbeserved;(iii) AwardsunderDebt.RedemptionAct.shallnotbeserved;(iv) NoproposalofCivilCourtregardinglandshallbeserved;(v) Landshallnotbedividedorsub‐divided;(vi) Thelandshallnotbetransferred.

As these restrictions are for about two years, the scheme has become a source ofirritationamongthelandholders.

E. RestrictionsonNewblocksafterConsolidationScheme.

As laiddowninsection31ofthisAct,any landallocatedundertheActorpart thereofshallnotbesold,gifted,exchangedorleasedorotherwisealienatedforservingdecreeofcivil court or recoverable as arrears of land revenue. No sub division shall be madeexceptwithwrittenpermissionoftheStateGovernment.(notevenbydecreeororderofanycivilcourt). Ithasbeendecidedinrule27thatblocksmaybetransferredwiththepermissionofthecollector.

IthasbeenprovidedinSection28thatthelandallottedunderconsolidationshallhavesamerightswhichithadinoriginalholding.

The State Government made amendments in section 31 of this Act by Gujarat ActNo.9/1979 and those amendments have been effected since 29‐3‐79. By theseamendmentsprovisionofclause(b)ofsubsection(1)ofsection31hasbeenamendedwhich says that except with a written permission from Collector, a Block cannot befragmented into sub‐plots. Sub section (2) has been newly added and it has beenprovidedthatrestrictionsofsub‐section(1)ofsection31shallnotobstructwherewholeblock or holding is transferred. That means there is no restriction to transfer wholeblock.When block is sub‐divided on account of inheritance, the restriction of Section31(1)shallnotobstructthepartitionwithoutfragmentation.Now,restrictionsofsection31 have been relaxed. Collector can allow division except in cases of inheritance. NopermissionshallberequiredtobesoughtforthewholeBlock.Therearenorestrictionsonco‐sharesbyinheritancefortheirpartstillanyfragmentiscreated.

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Chapter 29

LandofScheduledTribes‐restrictionsandtransfer

(1) Restrictionsontransferoflandspossessedbytriballandholderswerefirstimposedvidenotificationdated4/4/1961issuedunderSection73AoftheLandRevenueCode,1879;whereinitwasspecifiedthatinallScheduledAreaswhereoriginalsurveysettlementhasnottakenplaceas on 4/4/1961, lands possessed by tribal land holders shall not be transferred without thepriorpermissionfromCollector.ThiswaslimitedtocertainareasintheStateonly.Thereafter,consequentupon thenewSections73AA to73AD included inLandRevenueCode,1879 from1/2/1981 and related legislative rules (Land Revenue Rules 57‐k to 57‐S) implemented videnotificationissueddated21/6/1982,acomprehensiveguidelines`onrestrictionsontransferoftriballandscameintoexistence.DetailedandlatestinstructionsonthesaidsubjectwereissuedvideconsolidatedCircularNo.ADJ‐102003‐2632‐J,dtd.18‐3‐2006.

(2) Provisionsrelatedtosection73AA.

Undersection73AofGujaratLandRevenueCode,1879,restrictionwasimposedonthetransferoflandownedbytribalpeopleintheScheduledAreaswhichwerenotpartoftheoriginalsurveysettlement on the date of notification i.e. 4‐1‐61. With a view to make these provisions moreeffective,newsections73AA,73AB,73AC,73ADhavebeen added after section73A under Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879 by Gujarat Land Revenue (Gujarat SecondAmendment)Act,1980andGujaratAct37of1980,andtheprovisionsofthisActhavecomeintoeffectfrom1‐2‐81.UndertheaboveAct,restrictionshavebeenimposedonthetransferoftheland owned by tribal people in the entire State without the prior approval of the Collector.Certainprovisionsofthesesectionsinbriefareasfollows:‐

Section73AA,sub‐section(1):Accordingtothissub‐section,nolandofanytribalintheStateshallbetransferredtoanyotherpersonwithoutthepriorapprovaloftheCollector.

Section 73AA sub‐section (2): There is a provision to formulate rules regarding priorapprovaloncertainconditionsandcircumstancesfortransferonsaletootherpersonbyatribalforhisownland.

Section73AA,sub‐section(3): Ifanytribalsellsortransfershislandtoanothertribal,thenthere is a provision to return this land to the original tribal owner of this land. For this, theoriginaltribalownerofthelandhastoapplywithintwoyearsaftersaleortransfer.Ifhedoesnot apply in this period, then this land will be with him to whom it is transferred. Due toignorance of the fact regarding restriction over transferwithout prior approval for the tribalowners in tribal areaswhere original survey settlement has not beenmade by a notificationdated 4‐4‐61, some tribals have transferred their lands to other tribals and breached theprovisions of section 73A. Such cases, created from 4‐9‐61 to 31‐1‐81 remain automaticallylegalized.(Conclusion:‐Transfercaseswithoutpriorapprovalduring4‐4‐61to31‐1‐81shouldberegularized).

Section73AA,sub‐section(4):‐ LegalprocedurehasbeenestablishedtoresumethelandtotheGovernmentoflandstransferred/soldwithoutpriorapprovalbythetribaltoanon‐tribal.Accordingtothis,noticeshouldbeissuedtoanon‐tribalwhohasreceivedsuchlandbytransfer.

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Such transaction is treated and declared as illegal and such land becomes free from anyencumbrance and is resumedby the Government. (Conclusion: The land transferredwithoutpriorapprovalbythetribaltoanon‐tribalistreatedasresumedbytheGovernment).

Section73AA,sub‐section(5):‐Thereisaprovisiontoreturnlandtotheoriginaltribalaftersuch land is forfeitedby theGovernment as above. Asper theprovisions in sub‐section, theoriginal tribal owner has to give a written assurance that he is ready to cultivate this land.(Conclusion:ToreturnthelandresumedbytheGovernmenttooriginaltribal).

Section73AA,sub‐section(6):‐ Iftheoriginaltribalownerhimselfisnotreadytotakebackthis landand to cultivate it, there is aprovision togiveback the land toanother tribal of thesamevillageornearbyvillage,andifbothofthemarenotreadytotakebackthisland,thereisalsoaprovision to grant the landonpriority asdecidedby theGovernment. (Conclusion: TogivethelandtoanothertribalofthevillageornearbyvillageortograntasperprioritydecidedbytheGovernment).

Section73AA,sub‐section(7):‐Aprovisionhasbeenmadeforapenaltyuptothreetimesofamountofthepriceofthelandbesidesanyotherpenaltytothenon‐tribalpurchaserofthisland,wherethelandofatribalpersonistransferredwithoutpriorapprovaltothenon‐tribalperson.(Conclusion:Penaltytothenon‐tribaltotheextentofthreetimestheamountofthepriceoftheland,).

Section73AA,sub‐section(8):Thereisalsoaprovisiontorecoverpenaltyasarrearsoflandrevenue fromnon‐tribal asmentionedabove. (Conclusion: Such recovery shallbemadeasLandRevenueArrears).

Section 73AB: The tribal can mortgage his land for taking agricultural loan from theGovernment,Co‐operativeSocietyorNationalizedBankwithoutthepermissionunderthisAct.If the loan is not repaid, the organization can sell this land by taking possession, and can beadjustedagainsttheloanamount.Thelandmortgaged,cannotbesoldtothenon‐tribalwithoutthepriorapprovalofCollector.(Conclusion:Totakeloanlandcanbemortgaged;suchlandcan'tbesoldoffwithoutthepriorapproval).

Section73AC:‐TheprocedurelaiddoneunderSection73Aand73AAand73AB,shallbekeptoutofthepurviewoftheCivilCourt.Undertheabovesections,theorderoftheCollectorcannotbe challenged in any Civil or Criminal Court. The Civil Court cannot issue temporary orpermanentstayorder.(Conclusion:‐ThedecisionsoftheCollectorareoutofthepurviewofanycivilcourt).

Section73AD:‐ This section suggests amendment in the provisions of the Registration Act,1908. The sale‐deed of the land executed by the tribal can be registered only after theproductionofaproofofapriorapprovalofthecollector.

Moreover,animportantprovisionmadeinthescheduleoftheAct,amendingtheTenancyActisthat the land of a tribal cannot be taken by a non‐tribal as a tenant in certain cases. Someconcomitant amendments have also been made in Section 79A and 214 of the Gujarat LandRevenue Code, 1879 (Conclusion: Registration of the sale‐deed can take place only afterproductionofaproofofpriorapprovalfromCollector).

Thelegalprovisionsaredescribedinbriefasabove.DetailedprovisionsmadeintheGujaratActNo.37of1980shouldbetakenintoconsiderationwhiledecidingacaseunderthesaidSection.

WithrespecttoimplementationofthesaidprovisionsoftheAct, thefirstpriorityistorecord in Village Form No 7/12 that such lands are controlled under Section 73AA of LandRevenueCodeand instructions toCollectorsregardingrecordinganote like“controlledunder

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Section73AA”withtheredinkonthelefthandtopin7/12FormonallsuchtriballandshavebeenissuedbytheGovernment.(Conclusion:Onthetopof7/12“controlledunderSection73‐AA"shouldbewrittenwithinthemargin).

3)ProvisionsrelatedtoRules57‐Lto57‐SoftheGujaratLandRevenueRules,1972:

57‐L: Conditionsandcircumstances fortransferof landundersection73‐AA(1)bytheCollector‐

(1)TheCollectormaysanctiontransferofoccupancyoftribaltoanyothertribalifthesaleisatthemarketvalueandanyofthefollowingconditionsaresatisfied:‐

(i)thetransferoris leavingthevillagepermanentlyforsettlementelsewhereforbettermeansoflivelihood;or

(ii)thetransferorisnotrenderedlandlessorwithoutmeansoflivelihood;or

(iii)thetransferorisunabletocultivatethelandpersonallyduetotheoldageorphysicalormentaldisabilityandthereisnopersoninhisfamilytoundertakethecultivationofthelandor:

(iv)thelandisbeing,soldforrecoveryofduesspecifiedinsection73ABorotherduesrecoverableasarrearsoflandrevenueor

(v)suchlandisbeinggiveningiftwhetherbywayoftrustorotherwiseandsuchgiftismadebona‐fidebytheownerin favorofamemberofhisfamilyorinaccordancewiththecustomsofthetribalpeople.

(vi)thelandisbeingsoldforconstructionofahouseofagriculturallabourersandSmallandMarginalfarmers.

(2)Wherethepermissionisgrantedunderanyof theconditionsspecified inclauses(i)to(v)ofsub‐rule(i)ofthisruleofrule3,suchpermissionshallbesubjecttofurtherconditionsthat the person in whose favor the transfer of the land ismade, shall cultivate the landpersonally. If thepurchaser fails tocultivatetheLandpersonallywithinoneyear fromthedate on which he took possession, the permission given shall be deemed to have beencancelledandthetransfershallbedeemedtohavebeenmadewithouttheprevioussanctionoftheCollector,suchpermissionshallbegrantedonlyifthetribalpurchaserisholdinglandlessthananeconomicholdingandonlyuptosuchareaaswouldnotmadehimholdingmorethananeconomicholding.

(3)The Collectormaysanction transferofoccupancyof tribalperson toanynon tribalperson if any of the following conditions are satisfied and only after obtaining, except forlandrequired for industrialundertaking,andexcept incaseof clauses(iii)and(iv)below,thepreviousapprovaloftheStateGovernment.

(i) The Land has non‐agricultural potentiality and is required for Commercialundertaking,EducationalorCharitable institution,acooperativehousingsocietyor forsuchpublicpurposeforbonafideuse;or

(ii)Thetransferisinfavorofapersonwhohasbeenorislikelytoberenderedlandlessonaccountofcompulsoryacquisitionofhislandforanypublicpurpose;or

(iii) The land being sold for recovery of dues specified in section 73AB or other duesrecoverableasarrearsoflandrevenue.

(iv)thelandisbeingsoldforconstructionofahouseofagriculturallabourersandSmallandMarginalfarmers.

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(4)The Collector or as the casemay be District Panchayat so far as Scheduled Areas areconcerned,maysanctiontransferofoccupancyofany landofa tribal toany tribalornon‐tribalifthefollowingconditionsaresatisfied:‐

(i)TheLandisacquiredbyatribalfromnontribalthroughhisownmeans,

(ii)TheLandisnotgrantedtothetribalunderanyactorrules.

57‐M:Noticetothetransfereeunderclause(a)ofSub‐section(3)ofSection73AA.

Undersection(A)ofsub‐section(3)ofsection73AA,thenoticetobeissuedbytheCollectortothetransfereeshallbeinformK‐1

57‐N:LiabilityforPaymentofarrearsofLandRevenueinrespectoftribaloccupancyonrestorationtothetribaltransferorunderclause(a)ofSub‐section(3)ofSection73AA

Thetribaltransferortowhomtheoccupancyisrestoredunderclause(a)ofsub‐section(3)ofsection 73AA, shall be liable to pay the arrears of land revenue in respect of such occupancyfromtheyear inwhichsuchtransferwasmadetotherevenueyear inwhichtheoccupancyisrestoredtohiminnotmorethan3annualinstallmentsasmaybefixedbytheCollector.

57‐O:Period for intimationofacceptanceofrestorationof thepossessionofoccupancywhen thesame isordered tobe restoredunderclause (a)ofSub‐section (3)ofSection73AA

ThetribaltransferorshallintimatetotheCollectorabouthisacceptanceoftherestorationoftheoccupancywithin aperiodof ninetydays from thedateof communicationof theorderof therestorationbytheCollectorunderclause(a)ofsub‐section(3)ofsection73AA.

57‐P: Occupancyprice tobe charged to the tribal transferorunder Sub‐section (5) ofSection73AA:

(a) The tribal transferor shall be granted occupancy under sub‐section (5) of section73AAonpaymentofanominaloccupancypriceofonerupeeforthefirstoccasionandconcessional occupancy price at three times the land revenue for the second andsubsequent occasions, which should be paid within the period as specified by theCollectorfromthedateofreceiptofnoticefromtheCollector.

(b) When the occupancy is to be granted to a tribal other than the tribal transferorundersub‐section(5)ofsection73AA,itshallbegrantedonpaymentofoccupancypricewhichshallbetwelvetimesthelandrevenuepayableinrespectofthelandandwhentheoccupancyistobegrantedtoapersonotherthanatribalitshallbegrantedonpaymentofmarketvalueoftheland.

57‐Q:Distanceforgrantofoccupancyundersub‐section(6)ofthesection73AA:

Atribalresidingwithinadistanceofeightkilometersfromthevillageinwhichtheoccupancyissituatedshallbeeligibleforgrantofoccupancyundersub‐section(6)ofsection73AAoftheAct,andwhennosuchtribalintimateshiswillingnesstopurchasetheoccupancy,itshallbegrantedtootherclassesofpersonsinaccordancewiththepriorityandconditionslaiddownfordisposalofGovernmentWasteLands.

57‐R: Registration and specimen of declaration under clause (a) of Sub‐section (1) ofSection73‐AD.

Thedeclarationrequiredundersub‐section(a)ofsection(1)ofsection73‐AD,shallbeasperspecimenK‐2andshallbeverifiedasprescribedintheabovespecimen.

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57,S:‐MannerofverificationofdeclarationfurnishedunderSubclause(a)ofClause(1)ofSection73‐AD.

Theverificationofdeclaration furnishedundersub‐section(a)ofsection(1)ofsection73‐AD,shall be done in the same manner as claim application represented under section‐7 of theMamlatdarCourtAct,1906.

(4)Conditionsandcircumstancesforthetransferoftriballandforindustrialpurpose:

1. Whenlandisrequiredfornewindustries,andforthatnootherlandexceptthelandoftribals is available in that area, prior approval of theCollector is a prerequisite undersection73AAof theLandRevenueCode.Beforegiving suchapproval, followingpointsmustbeverified:

1) Tribalshouldgetreasonablepriceforhisland2) Followingdetailsshouldbeobtainedfromindustrialunits:

In case of small industries, S.S.I. registration from IndustriesCommissioner/DIC

In case of medium scale industries, DGTD Registration from theDirectorGeneralofTechnicalDevelopment.

Incaseoflargescaleindustries,LetterofIntent/IndustrialLicensefromGovernmentofIndia.

3) The Collector should ensure from the Director General of TechnicalDevelopment/IndustriesCommissioner/DICsabout therequirementofarea forsuchindustries.

2. Collectorsweregivenpowerstogivepriorpermissionfortransferoftriballandsforallkinds of industrial purpose. However, it is observed that tribal lands get easilytransferredonthepretextofindustrialpurposeandtribalsinturnbecomelandlessandlose their sources of livelihood. Now, for industrial purpose, the Government aftercarefulconsideration,hasdecidedtokeeppowersofCollectortogivepriorpermissionfor transfer of tribal lands under LRC section 73AA only for the following industrialpurpose:

LargescaleindustriesforwhichpurchaserhastotakeLetterofIntent/IndustrialLicensefromtheGovernmentofIndia.

3. Except the industries asmentionedabove, theCollectorhas togetpriorpermissionoftheGovernmentbeforegivingpermissionunderSection73AAoftheLandRevenueActtotransferthelandofthetribalforindustriesasmentionedbelow:‐

1) Small Scale Industries in which the purchaser of land has to get SSI/SmallIndustriesRegistrationfromIndustriesCommissioner/DIC.

2) Medium Scale Industries in which the purchaser of land has to get DGTDRegistrationfromDirectorGeneralofTechnicalDevelopment.

4. For purposes mentioned under para 3(1) (2), Collector, before giving permission fortransferoftriballandsforindustrialpurposeundersection57(L)(3)andsection73AAoftheLandRevenueAct,priorpermissionoftheGovernmenthastobesought,andforthepurposementioned underpara 2(1), theCollectormay givepermission exercisinghis powers; but, a copy of the order issued in this regard should be sent to theGovernment.

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With reference to para3(1) and 3(2), the Certificates of the concernedofficers/authoritiesasindicatedaboveshouldbesenttotheGovernmentatthetimeofsubmitting proposal for sanction of prior approval for transfer of such lands by theGovernment.

5. TheCollectorsshouldstrictly implement theabove instructions,andafterensuring asabove, and in case of prior approval from theGovernment, theCollectorswill have togivepermissionundersection73AAof theLandRevenueCodeonlyaftergettingpriorpermissionoftheGovernment.

(5) Specimen of application for sale/transfer of land under section 73AA of LandRevenueCode.

With a view to bring uniformity across the State, specimen of an application form isprescribed (Annexure 3). Where the land has further restrictions of “new and unalienabletenure”applicationformmentionedinAnnexure‐4istobesubmittedalongwithAnnexure‐3.

(6) ChecklistforcasesofpriorpermissionofGovernmentundersection73AA:

Checklist5(Annexure5)concernswithcasesrelatedtopriorapprovalofGovernmentunderSection‐73AAandchecklist6(annexure6)concernswithpriorapprovalofsuchtriballands having restriction of“new and unalienable tenure”. In cases of tribal land with “new and unalienable tenure”restriction,bothchecklistshavetoforwardedatonetimewithclearopinionbyCollector/

IthascometothenoticeoftheGovernmentthatproposalsarebeingsenttoGovernmentas “Special Case”mentioning that permission could not be given by the Collector/DDO in thecases inwhichCollectors/DDOsareempowered for thecasesunder theAct/Rules/Orders.So,suchproposalsshouldnotbesubmittedtotheGovernmentandsuchcasesshouldbedisposedoffbytheCollectors/DDOs.

(7) Valuationoflandtobetransferred:

ForallsuchcaseswherepriorapprovalofGovernmentisrequiredundersection73AA,valuation at the district level should be done considering standards being taken intoconsiderationwhileevaluatingtransferoflandsofnewandunalienabletenure.

(8) Which sanction should be given first in cases lands controlled both by section73AAofLandRevenueCodeandsection43oftheTenancyAct?

Inallsuchcases,priorapprovalundersection73AAofLandRevenueCodeistobetakenfirstandthereaftertheapprovalundersection43oftheTenancyActistobegiven.

(9) Combined proposals of New Tenure and section 73AA to be submitted toGovernmentatatime

Inall suchpriorapprovalcases fromGovernmentwhere the land is restrictedbothbysection73AAand“inalienable” tenure(beingpossessedbynewandinalienabletenure),both the proposals should be submitted at oncewith relevant information and opinion inAnnexure5and6.

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(10) Regardingnottosendthetransferproposalsasspecialcase:

Clear provisions related to transfer of tribal lands to tribals/non‐tribals do exist insection73AAandrelevantrules(Rule57‐L).However,sometimesproposalsarebeingsent toGovernmentas“specialcases”whichresultsintowastageoftime.ItisdirectedherebythatnoproposalwhichisnotinconformitywiththesaidprovisionsoftheActandrelevantrulesbesentto Government as “special cases” and should be disposed of on the basis of the existingprovisionsand if it issent, strictactionswillbe takenagainst theconcernedofficer/employeeconsideringthismatterasserious.

(11) Provisions related to transfer of mortgaged lands and land required forconstructionofresidencesofagriculturallabourers,smallandmarginalfarmers.

Nopriorapprovaleither fromCollectoror fromGovernment isrequiredundersection73Aand73AAoftheLandRevenueCodeforthetransferoftriballandforuseinconstructionofresidencesoftribalornon‐tribalagriculturallabourers,smallandmarginalfarmers.Moreover,asperRule57‐L(3)(3)oftheLandRevenueRules,nopriorapprovalofCollectororGovernmentis required for transfer of tribal land to non‐tribal in cases where the land is being sold forrecoveryofduesspecifiedinsection73ABorotherduesrecoverableasarrearsoflandrevenue.

(12) Abouttransferoflandacquiredthroughownmeans:

AsperRule57‐(L)(4),ifatribalownerhaspurchasedlandfromanynon‐tribalthroughhisownfinancialsources,thenthepowerstogivepermissionoftransferofsuchlandshavebeengiven to the Collectors or to the District Panchayats in case of lands falling scheduled areas.However,thisprovisiondoesnotapplytoatribalownerwhohasbeengrantedlandunderanyacts/rules. A clarification whether all such lands which are inherited by the present tribalholder and were acquired through own means by any of his ancestors can fall under theprovisions of Rule 57‐L (4) (1) or not was long pending. After careful consideration by thegovernment, it isclarifiedthatiftheancestorsofthetribalhaveearnedthis landbytheirownfinancialsourcesfromnon‐tribalandtheso‐calledlandgraduallyheldthroughhereditaryrightstothepresentholder,suchlandsareconsideredtohaveacquiredthroughtheirownmeansasthesamewerenotgrantedby theGovernmentand inallcasesof transferofsuch lands,priorapproval from competent officer (Collector in non‐scheduled areas and District Panchayat inscheduledareas)hastobetaken.

(13) AboutgivingpowersoflandtransferstoDistrictPanchayats:

Thepowershavebeengiven to theDistrictPanchayatsof the State under this sectiononlyforscheduledareasbyamendingsection73AAofLandRevenueCodebytheGujaratAct5,1998. The notification dated 31‐12‐77 of the Central Government republished by Englishnotificationdated8‐5‐78oftheEmployment,SocialWelfare&TribalDevelopmentDepartmentoftheStategivesalistofallsuchScheduledAreasintheStateasfollows:

1. Surat :Mahuva,Mandvi,MangrolandBardolitalukas.

2. Tapi :Uchchhal,Vyara,Nizer,Songadh,Valodtalukas

3 Bharuch :ValiaandJhaghadiatalukas.

4. Narmada :Dediapada,SagbaraandNandodandTilakwadatalukas

5. Dangs :Dangtaluka&District.

6. Valsad :Vansda,Dharampur,Chikhli,Pardi,Umargaontalukas.

7. Dahod :Dahod,Jhalod,Santrampur,Limkheda,Devgadhbariatalukas.

8. Vadodara :ChhotaUdepur,Nasvaditaluka.

9. Sabarkantha :Khedbrahma,Bhiloda,Meghrajtalukas&VijaynagarMahal.

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(14) Aboutgivingpowers to theconcernedDistrictPanchayats forpriorapproval fortransferoftriballands

Considering the amendment made in Panchayat Act by the Government of India, theStateGovernmentvideGujaratActNo.5of1998,madeamendmentsinSection73AAoftheLandRevenue Code and powers for prior approval in case of transfer of tribal lands in ScheduledAreashavebeengiven to theconcernedDistrictPanchayats. Inall suchcases fromScheduledAreas where prior approval of State Government for transfer of tribal land is required, theproposalsshouldbeforwardedbytheconcernedDistrictPanchayattotheStateGovernment.

(15) Applicationofsection73A,73AAofLandRevenueCodetonon‐agriculturalland:

Aboutthis,ithasbeenfoundbylegallyverifyingthatthesections73‐A,73AA,73AB73‐AC&73ADoftheLandRevenueCode,1879applytobothtypesofland,i.e.agriculturalandnon‐agricultural lands. So, prior permission of the Collector/District Panchayat is essential fortransferofagriculturalandnon‐agriculturallandspossessedbythetribals.

(16) Transfer of non‐agricultural lands restricted by Section 73AA of Land RevenueCodewithoutpriorpermission

It is found that tribal agricultural land is converted to non‐agricultural use and thentransferredtotribals/non‐tribalswithoutpriorapproval fromCollector/DistrictPanchayat.Asmentioned earlier, restrictions of section 73A and 73AA apply to both agricultural and non‐agriculturallandsequally.Allsuchcasesoftransferofnon‐agriculturaltriballandswithoutpriorapproval should be detected byDy. Collector (LND‐6) andRecord of Rights teams on regularbasis.

(17) About transfer of tribal lands in favour of people affected due to the IrrigationProject.

WithaviewofaccordingprioritytopurchaselandsoftribalstotheaffectedpeopleoftheIrrigationProject,necessarysanctionshouldbegivenby initiatingprocedureby following theinstructions asmentioned below for givingpermissionunder section 73AAof LandRevenueCode,subjecttotheprovisionsmentionedintherulesregardingthisandsection73AAofLandRevenueCode.

(1) AffectedpeopleofanyIrrigationProjectinGujaratbywhomanapplicationissubmittedaskingforpermissionundersection73AAofLandRevenuecodetopurchaselandfromthe tribals or to sell their land by the tribal land owners to such affected people,necessarysanctionshouldbegiven on priority basis in eligible cases as per rules byinitiatingnecessaryverificationonprioritybasisintheircases.

(2) ProposalshouldbesubmittedtothegovernmentonprioritybasiswithoutdelaybytheCollectorinthecases,whereveritisappliedforaskingpermissionundersection73AAofLandRevenuecodeforsaleofhisownlandbythetribalapplicantinthecaseswherethesanctionofthegovernmentisrequired.

(3) ReviewMeetingshouldbeheldeverymonthbytheDistrictCollectorwheresuchcaseshavearisenwithaviewtoavoiddelayingivingpermissionundersection73AAofLandRevenueCodefortransferoflandoftribalsinfavourofaffectedpeopleoftheIrrigationProject,andintimationshouldbegiventoremainpresentforrepresentationfromthemto the representative of the committee or any special officer from the government ifappointedtofacilitateinpurchasinglandforaffectedpeople.

Theseinstructionsshouldbestrictlyimplementedandinregardtothetransferofland,specialcareshouldbetakenthatnotriballandownersareexploitedinanywayandinanykind.

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(18) RegardinggivingrightstotransferlandspossessedbytribalsinfavourofaffectedpeopleofNarmadaProject:

1. Considering the haphazard transfers of lands possessed by tribals in Gujarat State,restrictionshavebeenimposedontransferoftriballandsbysection73AofGujaratLandRevenueAct, 1879and thereafter, by section73AA,73AB,73ACand73ADofMumbaiLandRevenue(GujaratAmendment)Act,1980. DistrictCollectorshavepowerstogivepermissionaspertheprovisionsofrulesfortransferoftriballands.Directpermissionisgivenundersection73A,73AAbytheCollectorfortransferoflandbetweenonetribaltoanother tribal. WhileCollector cangivepermissionaftergettingprior approvalof thegovernment under section 73AA (under para (3)2(1)) for the purposes other thanindustrialpurposefortransferoflandsbetweentribalsandnon‐tribals.

2. With respect to transfer of tribal lands in favour of people affected due to reservoirprojects, the government has earlier given necessary instructions through variouscirculars regardingundertakingprocedure onpriorityunder section73A,73AA at thetime oftransferoftriballandsinfavourofsuchaffectedpeople.

3. Additional Collector (Narmada), Vadodarawill give permission under section 73AA ofLand Revenue Code to purchase land from tribals only in case of affected people ofNarmada Project. Additional Collector (Narmada), Vadodara, can exercise only thosepowersasaregiventotherespectiveDistrictCollectors, i.e.;hewillgivepermissionasper rules only for transfer of lands being done between tribal ‐ tribal only, the directpermissionundersection73AAofLandRevenueCode.SuchpermissionwillbegivenbytheAdditionalCollector(Narmada),Vadodarainonlythosecasesinwhichthetransferof land is made between one tribal to another tribal as a part of his duties ofrehabilitation,barringthesecases, theCollectorhasto initiateaseparateprocedureasperrulesforremainingcategoriesofcases.

4. Onecopyofanorderaboutgivingpermissionundersection73AAofLandRevenueCodewillbesenttothegovernmentalso.Sothatanotecanbemaintainedabouttransferoftriballandinfavouroftheaffectedpeople.

(19) Regarding familial distribution of restricted lands under section 73AA of LandRevenueCode.

Ifthetransferoflandisbeingdonethroughfamilialdistribution,nopriorpermissionoftheCollectorisrequired.However,provisionsofotheracts/rules(PreventionofFragmentationand Consolidation of Holdings Act has been included) should be taken into consideration.Moreover,incasesofinclusionofapersonasaco‐partnerinanysuchland, it istobeverifiedwhetheranysuchpersonisentitledtogettherightofco‐partnerbyhereditaryrightsasperlawat the time of inclusion his/her name in revenue records and in all other cases where a co‐sharedlandisdistributedamongtheco‐sharersitneedstobeverifiedwhethersuchsharingisproportionatetotheirshareandamongthelegalheirs.

(20) RegardingprocedureincasesofBreachofconditionunderSection73AAofLandRevenueCode.

The Collector has to conduct procedure for breach of condition in cases of transfer of landbetweentribal‐tribalandtribal‐non‐tribalundersection73AAofLandRevenueCode.DistrictPanchayathasnopowerstoconductsuchprocedure.

(21) RegardinggrantonleaseortenancythelandrestrictedunderSection73AA.

With respect to the inquiry whether prior approval is essential if the restricted lands aretransferredonleaseortenancyundersection73AAofLandRevenueCode,itisherebyinformedthatthe transferof landon leaseor tenancy isconsideredastransfer. So,priorpermissionofcompetentofficerisacompulsory.

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(22) Regarding change inpurposeof land soldunder section73AAof LandRevenueCode.

Underrule57(L)(3)ofLandRevenueRules,theCollector/DP(inScheduledAreas),aftergettingrequisitepriorapprovaloftheGovernmentforbona‐fidepurposes,givespermissiontotransfertribal land to non‐tribal, After obtaining such permission, the land should be used for thepurpose, forwhich it is permitted, e.g. it will not be proper if any person uses this land foragricultural purpose when the permission is given for educational purpose or is used forprofitablepurposewhenthepermissionisgivenforcharitablepurposes. Thus,it islawfulifapersonusesthislandforwhichpurposethelandispurchasedandpermitted.

The Collector should ensure about that whether the separate register of lands owned underabovesectionsoflawismaintainedintheMamlatdarOfficeornot.

The check‐list for proposal in cases for getting prior approval of the government for sale ortransfer of lands under section 73AA is given in Annexure‐5 of compiled Circular No. ADJ‐102003‐263‐J,dt.18‐3‐2006ofRevenueDepartment. WhentheproposalsarebeingpreparedbytheOffice,detailsofthecheck‐listshouldbefilledasperaboveinstructions.Wherethelandisrestricted both by section 73AA and “inalienable” tenure (being possessed by new andinalienabletenure),boththeproposalsshouldbesubmittedatoncewithrelevant informationandopinioninAnnexure5and6keepinginmindtheResolutionNo.NSHJ‐102006‐571‐J,dt.20‐12‐2006oftheRevenueDepartment.

(23)CircularNo;‐ADJ/102008/MR‐31‐Jdated11/2/2010StreamliningofpermissionforerectingTelecomTowersunderSection73oftheMumbaiLandRevenueAct,1879.

Whiletransferringtriballandstotribalornon‐tribalpeopleunderprovisionofsection‐73AAoftheLandRevenueCode,1879priorsanctionhas tobeobtainedeither fromCollector (innon‐Scheduled Areas) andDistrict Panchayat (in ScheduledAreas). Regarding erection of telecomtowerswhentriballandistobeleasedouttonon‐tribalcompanies,priorsanctionoftheStateGovernment as per para 23 of the of the Circular dated 18‐3‐2006 is to be obtained. Aftercareful consideration of the matter, the State government has decided to exempt such priorsanction from the State Government underRule 57(2)(3) of theGujarat LandRevenueRules,1972onthefollowingTermsandConditions:‐

1. Sanction shall be granted after obtaining the opinion of competent authority of theTelecomDepartment forminimumneedof land foruseof telecom tower. Landmorethan350Sq.metersshallnotbeallottedandforit,cornerlandshallbeselectedsothattheremaininglandcanbeusedbytriballandowners.

2. Forerecting telecom towers, anagreement for aperiodof fiveyears shallbemadebyregistered deed and every year advance amount of 20 per cent minimum of readyrecoverrateofcurrentindustrialrateshallbepaidtotribaloccupantinadvancethroughchequesothatthetriballandholdercanbeentitledtogetmorerentthanthat.Nolandshallbeusedwithoutpaymentofsuchamount.

3. This permission shall be purely temporary. When the land is needed for the Stategovernmentforotherpublicpurpose,itshallbereturnedbythetowercompanywithoutanycompensation.

4. The leaseagreement shallbe renewed fora furtherperiodof fiveyears looking to therequirementoftheleasedeedforwhichtheaboveprovisionsshallbefulfilled.Itshallbethediscretionofthelandownertoexecuteafurtheragreement. Thetelecomcompanyshallnotforceforit.

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5. Aftersanctioningthepermission,ifthelandisnotusedfortelecomtowerfor6monthsornoadvancepaymentismadeoritisusedwithoutrenewal,thelandshallbereturnedtothetribaloccupants.

6. Nootherconstructionshallbemadeonthelandexcepterectionoftelecomtowersbythecompany.

7. Thetowercompanyshallexecutenecessaryundertakingagreementforduecomplianceofabovetermsandconditionsbeforethecompetentauthority.

8. In case of violation of the undertaking, competent authority shall take action as if nosanctionisgrantedundertheprovisionsoftheActandRules.

9. Beside this, if any sanctions are to be obtained from any competent authority forerectionofthesaidtowers,telecomcompanyhastoobtainitseparately.

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Chapter 30

ProcedureundertheGujaratAgriculturalLandCeilingAct,1960

Monitoring of implementation of the Gujarat Agricultural Land Ceiling Act, 1960 atdistrict level iscarriedoutby theCollector.Withaviewto fixceilingonagricultural land, theStateGovernmenthas constituted tribunal comprising anofficerof the cadreofMamlatdar atdistrictlevel.ThisTribunalhastodecideaboutthoselandholderswhoholdlandmorethantheceilingproposedonthedateof implementationof theAct thatmeanson1‐4‐1976,morethanonetribunalexistatdistrictlevel.DirectsupervisionandmonitoringofthisTribunalisexercisedbytheCollectorthroughtheDeputyCollector(LandReforms).TheCollectormaytransfercasesfromoneTribunal to theother andprovideadministrativeassistanceat thedistrict level.Forspeedy disposal of pending cases with Mamlatdar and Deputy Collector (Land Reforms),Collector co‐ordinates amongvariousdepartments andexercise direct or indirect control andsupervisionoverthefollowingimportantmatters:

1. WhileconductingcasesundertheCeilingActtheinformationaboutnumberofmembersoffamilyandtheirageason1‐4‐1976shouldbecollected.

2. Ifthelandisunderirrigation,canalofficershouldbeinstructedtoissuecertificateafterproviding reasonable opportunity of representation to the applicant. It has beenobservedincertaincaseswhereinthelandswhichdidnotfallwithinthecommandareaas on 1‐4‐1976 and got included within the command area after the said date, wereassumed as being irrigated and made surplus. Such erroneous practices have to beavoided.

3. DuringtheconductoftheCeilingcase,ifitisfoundthatthelandunderquestionorapartthereof is in possession of either the tenant or any other person, an opportunity ofrepresentation should be given to such tenants/persons andupon verification of factsrelated to inclusion of their names in the relevant revenue records, decision as towhether such land or part thereof should be deducted or not while calculating thesurplusforthelandholderbetaken.

4. Anopportunityshouldbegiventolandholdertospecifyinwritingastowhichlandhewantstosurrendertothegovernmentafterdecidingastohowmuchlandiseligibletobeheldbyhimasperprevailingceilinginthatarea.Theuppercourtsremandthecasesonthispoint.Itneedstobeassuredaspersection15ofthisActthatsurpluslandwhichthe landholder has to surrender to theGovernment, shouldbe free fromany adversepossession.

5. Afterdisposalofcases,landholdershouldbeintimatedandpossessionshouldbetakenoverinhispresence,ifpossible,beforethePanchas.Inspiteofwrittenintimation,ifthelandholderdoesnotremainpresent,writtenreceipthavingintimatedshouldbekeptonrecord and it should be recorded that possession has been taken ex parte before thePanchas.Alltheseprocessshouldbeundertakenassoonasthetimeofrevision/appealisover.

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6. After possession is taken over, it is observed that much delay is incurred in payingcompensation and in disposal of land. Such situation should be obviated. ThePanchnamaaboutsiteandsituationoflandallottedshouldbedrawnbeforepanchasandbefore thebeneficiaries. Relevant entry shouldbemade in village record.Theoriginallandownershouldalsobeintimated.

At present, number of Tribunals under the Agricultural Land Ceiling Act is negligible.Proportion of cases is also very less. Most of the cases are pendingwith the honorable HighCourtofGujaratandthehonorableSupremeCourt.DistributionsofagriculturallandsrenderedsurplusbytheDistrictTribunalshavebeencompleted.Allotmentofsurplus land isoneof theimportant points in 20 point programme of the Central Government in which Gujarat hasremainedfirstmakingmostof theeligible landssurplus inthewholecountryandhasallottedagriculturallandstoneedypersonsasperorderofpriority,whichisanimportantachievementofthelaw.

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Chapter 31

TheBombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948.

1. Therewasnolawconferringsecuritytothetenantpriorto1939.Thereafter,therewasno provision till then so that tenant may get protection towards tenancy land and areasonablerentisrecoveredfromhim.In1939“BombayTenancyAct(No.29/39)wasenactedon2‐4‐40.Sub‐section‐1ofthatActwasimplementedinthewholeofthestate,butSections‐2to30wereimplementedinsomedistrictsonly.Itwasimplementedfrom1‐4‐41inSuratdistrictoftheexistingGujarat.WithaviewtoremovelimitationsoftheActof1939,extensiveamendmentsweremadeinthisActandin1946theamendedActcame into force in thewhole of the State from 8th of November 1946. Therewere 31sections in theAct of 1939 and themain provisions are as under. Since therewas noprovision about the administration of agricultural land, its name was only “BombayTenancyAct.”

Protectedtenant:

Thetenantwhohadpossessionoflandorhadrighttotillcontinuouslysincesixyearsprior to1‐1‐38was consideredprotected tenant.Theonus toprove thatanypersonisnottenantorprotectedtenantwasimposedonlandowner.

Reasonablerent:

It was provided in this Act that a protected tenant may make application forfixingreasonablerent.Thusthetraditionoflevyingrentasperwilloftheownercameundercontrol.

TerminationofTenancy:

Itwasprovidedthatthelandlordmayterminatetenancyofanylandgivingoneyearnoticeinwritingtothetenantandthesamelandmaybedemandedforself‐cultivationornon‐agriculturaluse.Therewasnolimitastohowmuchlandcanbedemandedforself‐cultivation.Itwasprovidedthatifthelandisnotusedforself‐cultivation or non‐agricultural purpose within one year and such use isceased at any time within 12 years, the land shall be returned to the originaltenant.Anditwasspecifiedthatonlyrentshouldberecoveredfromtenant.

2. TheBombayTenancyAct,1939hadlimitedprovisionstosafeguardtheinterestsofthetenant.In1942thisActwasamendedandthelandlordsandprotectedtenantsrecruitedin army were allowed to grant their lands on sub‐lease or on rent (section 16‐A). In1946,theamendmentwasagainmadeinthisActandtheamendedActcameintoeffectfrom8‐11‐46andthefollowingmatterswereincorporatedinthatamendment.

(1) Allthosetenantswhowereholdinglandcontinuouslyforsixyearspriorto1‐1‐45andthosetenantswhowereholdinglandfor1oneyearaftertheActof1946(8‐11‐46)cameintoeffect,iftheirlandlordsdonotmakeapplicationby7‐11‐47to get the decision that they are not protected tenant and if they do not getdecision towards that; theyshouldbeconsideredasprotected tenants (Section

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3‐A).Thiswasinadditiontoearlierprovisionofconsideringallthosetenantsasprotected tenants who were cultivating land continuously for 6 years as on1/1/1938.

(2) Maximumrateofrentwasfixedat1‐4ofcropforirrigatedlandand1‐3fordryland(section15).

(3) Those rent leases which were existing on the day of this amendment wereconsideredleasesfor10years(section23).

(4) Thegovernmentgotpowerstoconvertapartofcommoditiesintocashrent.

(5) Definition of self‐cultivation was revised in which cultivators giving part ofcommoditytolandlordswereconsideredtenantandprotectionmaybeavailableto them (section 2(1) (b)). It was also provided for penalty of Rs.1000/‐ forinfringementof theprovisionof the law.Amendmentweremadeonly twice intheAct of 1939. The object of this Actwas verymuch limited to protection oftenantsof agricultural landsand theancillarymatters.ThisActwas applied tothemost of the parts of the Statewith effect from 11‐4‐46 (Except villages ofKhottenureofKolabaandRatnagiri)andinthewholeStatewitheffectfrom8‐11‐46.

3. TheBombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948.

After independence, it was essential that the country may become self‐sufficient inagricultureproductionanditmayonlybepossible if thecultivatorof landhasdefiniterightstowardsland.Thuswithaviewtoprovidemoreprotectiontotenantandtoretaincontrolonefficientuseofagriculturalland,“theBombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct, 1948” was enacted. In this Act important provisions of the Act of 1939 wereincorporatedandoutof total31sectionsof theActof1939,sections3,3Aand4wereamended and retained in the new Act and all other sections were deleted. (These 3sections have been included as Annexure I in the Act of 1948 and concerns withdefinitionofprotectedtenants)

4. ImportantprovisionsoftheoriginalActof1948:

(1) Revisingtheearlierprovisionofmaximumrentas1‐3partofthecropsharefordry land and 1‐4 part of the crop‐share for irrigated, the new provision wasinsertedthattherentshallbepaidannuallyandshallnotexceedfivetimestheassessment payable in respect of the land or 20 rupees per acre,whichever isless.(Section‐6).

(2) Provision was made that the landlord shall refund rent recovered incontravention of the provisions of the Act and shall be liable to paycompensation and penalty to the tenant as may be prescribed by rules madeunderthisAct(Section‐10).

(3) TheearlierprovisionthatMamlatdarscanfixreasonablerentandappealcanbepreferredtoCollectoragainstsuchdecisionsofMamlatdarswasdeletedvidetheBombayActNo.13of1956.(Section‐12).

(4) It isprovidedthat thetenantcancreateencumbrancetotheextentofhisrighttowardshisland(Section‐27).

(5) Permanent Tenant was given right to purchase land being held by him atreasonable price up to an extent of not more than 50 acres. Similarly, it was

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providedthatthelandownercanalsogetlandupto50acresforself‐cultivation(Section‐32).

(6) It is provided to assumemanagement of the estate of landholders to improveeconomic and social condition of farmers and for efficient use of the land foragriculture(Section‐44).

(7) It isprovided that if the landownerwant to sellhisagricultural land it canbefirst sold to tenant and thereafter to nearby cultivators and then to othercultivators.Itisalsoprovidedthatthelandcannotbesoldtonon‐agriculturists.It was provided for obtaining certificate from the collector for becomingagriculturistwhoisnotanagriculturist.(Section‐63,64)

(8) Jurisdiction of civil court for any matter under Tenancy Act has been barred(section‐85).

5. TheBombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948andamendments.

DuringtheformerBombayState,atotalofnineamendmentsweremadeintheBombayActof1948andafterformationofseparateGujaratstate,anumberofamendmentshavebeen made till date. The following important sections/provisions have been addedthroughtheseamendments:

(1) New sections 32 to 32Rwere included vide Amendment Act No. 13/56whichcameinto force from1‐8‐56.Section32 in theearlierActof1948provided forvoluntarypurchaseoflandbytenantswhereasthenewsection32providedthatevery tenant who cultivates land personally as on 1/4/1957 (tillers’ day) bedeemedtohavepurchasesuchlandsfromhislandlord(Section‐32).

(2) Section 32 (1B) was inserted vide Amendment Act No. 5/1973. As per theprovisionsofthissection,inallsuchcircumstanceswherein:

tenant had possession of land or any part thereof as on 15‐6‐1955,

tenant, prior to3‐3‐1973, hadbeen removed from landwithoutanorderoftheMamlatdar,

thelandispossessionoflandowneroranyofhissuccessorsand

ason3‐3‐1973, the landhasnotbeenused for non‐agriculturalpurpose;

suchlandoranypartthereofshallberestoredtothetenant.TheMamlatdarshalleithersuomotooronanapplicationofthetenantwithintheprescribedperiodof2 years hold an enquiry and direct that such land or as the casemay be, partthereofshallbetakenfromthepossessionofthelandlordorasthecasemaybe,hissuccessorininterestandshallberestoredtothetenant.

Sub‐section 32 P (2) (B) which gave priority to land owners for such landswherein the purchase has been declared ineffective was deleted vide thisamendment

(3) ThroughActNo.30of1977dated4/11/77,section32(1B)wasfurtheramendedwitharadicalprovisionthatifthetenantheldpossessionoflandason15‐6‐55andwasremovedbefore3‐3‐73exceptinthemannerasprovidedinsection29and if such tenant doesnot give undertaking for self‐cultivation as per section

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32(1B)oftheTenancyAct,suchlandshouldnotbeentrustedtothelandowner,butshallvestintheGovernmentandtheGovernmentshalldisposeofsuchlandsaspersection32P(2).

(4) AsperAmendmentActNo. 16/60, the earlier section32(O)was amendedandprovidedthatafter1/4/1957ifthetenantcultivatesthelandforanyoneyearheshallbedeemedtohavepurchasedsuchlandsonthedateofexpiryofoneyear.

This section was often misused in the manner that non‐agriculturist used tobecometillerundertheprovisionsof thissectionandhencesection32(O)hasbeendeletedbyGujaratActNo.10of2009.

(5) Section43(1B)oftheTenancyActhasbeeninsertedbyamendmentof1960.ItsaysthatrestrictionontransferoflandpurchasedorsoldunderthisActshallnotapplytolandpurchasedundersection32,32F,32‐Oor64byapermanenttenantthereof, if prior to the purchase, the permanent tenant, by usage, custom,agreementordecreeororderofacourt,heldatransferablerightinthetenancyoftheland.Thus,inpursuancethereofandaspercircularNo.GNT‐1095‐2963‐Z,dated7‐10‐2005,Collectorshalldecidetherightsofthepermanenttenantundersection70(O).HonorableGujaratHighCourthassetasidethesaidcircularandGovernment has challenged the judgment of single judge through LPANo.775/2008, which is pending before the Division bench of the Gujarat HighCourt.

6. Importantprovisionsoflawrelatingtotenancy.

Tenancylawsareverysignificantas theygrantsecuritytothetillersandpreventtheirexploitation. Following laws relating to tenancy and government instructions thereunderareinforceasoftoday:

(1) TheBombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948.

(applicabletoallareaswhichwerepartoferstwhileOldBombayStateincludingareaofoldSaurashtraStatewhentherewasGaekwadrule)

(2) TheSaurashtraGharkhedTenanacySettlementandAgriculturalLandOrdinance,1949.

(3) The Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Land (Vidarbh Area and Kutch Area),1958(applicabletowholeofKutcharea)

(4) TheSaurashtraLandReformsAct,1951(WholeareaofoldSaurashtra–ExceptareawheretherewasGaekwadrule)

(5) TheSaurashtraBarkhaliAbolitionAct,1951.

(6) TheSaurashtraEstateAcquisitionAct,1952

Certainimportantdays&datesintheTenancyAct

A. ImplementationofActof1948 :Dt.28‐12‐48B. Appointedday :Dt.15‐06‐55C. Tenancyday :Dt.01‐08‐56

D. Tiller’sday :Dt.01‐04‐57 E. Notifieddate :Dt.03‐03‐73

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Tenantsaspersection2(18)andsection4

A person lawfully cultivating any land belonging to another person shall bedeemed to be a tenant if such land is not cultivated personally by the owner(Except the members of owner’s family, servants on wages, hired labourerscultivatingthelandunderthepersonalsupervisionoftheownerormortgageeinpossession)

Permanenttenant:Section2(10A)

Priorto1‐8‐1956–

Should hold land on lease on permanent basis (as per custom / usage/agreement/orderofthecourt)

OR

Enteredaspermanenttenantinanylandrevenuerecord

Protectedtenant:Section2(14)andsection4‐A

A person who has held land on rent continuously for 6 years immediatelypreceding1‐1‐1938

OR

Apersonwhohasheldlandcontinuouslyfor6yearsimmediatelyprecedingdate1‐1‐45

AgricultureTribunalhaspowertodecidetenant/histypeundersection70(B)

In case of a person who has been cultivating prior to 1‐4‐1957 (Tiller’s day),tenancycaseshallbeconductedundersection32G.

Incaseofapersonwhohasbeen/hadbeencultivatingforaperiodover1yearafter1‐4‐1957,tenancycaseshallbeconductedundersection32O(section32OhasbeendeletedbyGujaratActNo.10of2009).

If a cultivator isprovedas tenantafter conducting thecase, thepurchasepriceshallbedeterminedundersection32‐H.

Ifacultivator isprovedasapermanenttenant,hehastopaytothe landlord,6timestheamountoftherenttowardspurchaseprice.

In other case, the tenant has to pay to the land lord, any purchase price thatmaybedeterminedbytheAgriculturalTribunalwhichmaynotbelessthanto20times amount of assessment andmay not bemore than 200 times amount ofassessment.

After the tenant pays the whole purchase price, purchase certificate undersection32Mhastobe issuedandthereafter thetenantbecomes theownerofthatland.

Provision for independentmachinerycalled theAgriculturalLandsTribunal consistingofanofficernotbelowtherankofaMamlatdarhasbeenmadeundersection67oftheBombay Tenancy Act. Posts of Mamlatdar and Agricultural Tribunal have beensanctioned inthestate inthe followingdistricts,whereas inremainingdistrictsTalukaMamlatdartakescareofthiswork.

Reno.Nameofdistrict NameofTaluka

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1. Ahmedabad Daskroi,Viramgam.

2. Gandhinagar. Dahegam,Mansa,Kalol

3. Kheda Kapadvanj,Matar,Nadiad

4. Anand Borsad,Khambhat,Petlad,Anand

5. Patan Patan,Chansma,Siddhpur

6. Surat Choryasi,Vyara

7. Valsad Umargam

8. Navsari Navsari

9. Vadodara Vadodara,Dabhoi

Aspersection70oftheTenancyAct,1948,dutiesandfunctionstobeperformedbytheMamlatdarforthepurposesofthisActareasunder:

a. todecidewhetherapersonisanagriculturist,

b. todecidewhetherapersonisorwasatenantorprotectedtenantorpermanenttenant;

c. todeterminetherateofrentundersection‐9.

d. todecidedisputeregardingclassoflandundersection9A;

e. Deleted.

f. todeterminetheamountofcompensationundersection10forcontraventionofsections8,9,9‐Aand9‐C

g. DeletedvideActof1973.

h. todeterminetheamounttoberefundedtoatenantundersection13(5)

i. todeterminetheamountofcompensationfortreestowhichatenantisentitledundersection19.

j. to determine any dispute regarding the right to produce of trees naturallygrowingundersection‐20.

k. todeterminethecostsofrepairingprotectivebundsundersection23.

l. tosanctionexchangeoftenanciesundersection33.

m. to determine the amount of compensation payable to tenant for anyimprovementundersection41.

(ma) todeterminewhatisreasonablerentundersection43B.

(mb) to issue a certificate under section 84A and decide under section 84B or 84Cwhether a transfer or acquisition of land is invalid and to dispose of land asprovidedinsection84C.

(mc) todecidereferencesundersection85A.

(md) todecideanydisputeundersection88C.

(me) DeletedvideAct.No.36of1965.

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(n) totakemeasuresforgettingthetenantorlandlordortheagricultural laborersorartisanorpersoncarryingonanalliedpursuitintothepossessionofthelandordwellinghouseunderthisAct.

(na) todecideallmattersrelatingtoconstructionofwatercourseunderchapterV‐A.

(nb) toissuetemporaryinjunction.

(o) todecidesuchothermattersasmaybereferredbytheStateGovernmentunderthisAct.

Besidesthis,powersaredelegatedtotheMamlatdarunderthefollowingsectionsoftheTenancyAct.

66A. constructionofwatercoursethroughlandbelongingtootherperson.

66B. Failuretopaymentofrentandtokeepwatercourseingoodcondition.

66C Removalordiscontinuanceofwatercourse.

66D Neighboringholderentitledtousesurpluswateronpaymentofrate.

7. Underwhichtenuredoesthe landacquired/grantedundertheTenancyActfall?Section43(1)

Suchlandmaybeconsideredrestrictedtenure/newandinalienabletenureunless–

Apersonshouldbepermanenttenantaspersection43(1B)andithastobeprovedthatsuch permanent tenant had a right to transfer his tenancy right (both the conditionsshouldbefulfilled)

Tenants under all Devasthan Inam lands as on 15/11/1969 shall be considered asdeemedpurchasersandshallbegivenrightsasoccupantsthroughproperproceedingsundertheTenancyActbefore20/4/1987(Section88‐E)

8. Explanationofrestrictionsofsection43oftheBombayTenancyandAgriculturallandsAct,1948.

Provisionsrelatedtosection43areasunder:

43(1) No land or any interest therein purchased by a tenant under section17B,32,32F,32I,32U, 43‐1D or 88E or sold to any person under section 32P or 64shallbetransferredorshallbeagreedbyaninstrumentinwritingtobetransferred,bysale,gift,exchange,mortgage,leaseorassignment,withouttheprevioussanctionoftheCollectorandexceptinconsiderationofpaymentofsuchamountastheStateGovernment may by general or special order determine and no such land or anyinterest,thereinshallbepartitionedwithouttheprevioussanctionoftheCollector.

ByAmendmentGujaratActNo.10of2009followingprovisosshallbeadded.

“ProvidedthatnoprevioussanctionoftheCollectorshallberequired,ifthepartitionof the land is among themembersof the familywhohavedirectblood relationoramongthelegalheirsofthetenant;

Providedfurtherthat thepartitionof the landasaforesaidshallnotbevalid if it ismadeincontraventionoftheprovisionsofanyotherlawforthetimebeinginforce;

Providedalsothatsuchmembersofthefamilyorthelegalheirsshallholdtheland,after thepartition,on the same terms, conditionsand restrictionsas applicable tosuchlandorinterestthereinpurchasedbythetenantortheperson.”

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43(1A) Asper this subsection, it isprovided that theCollector/StateGovernment shall givesanctionasperconditionsprescribed.

Underthissectionrestrictionshavebeenlaidthattransactionofsale,gift,exchange,mortgage,lease,assignmentorpartitioncannotbemadewithoutprevioussanctionof the Collector/State Government, but not barred by the legal heirship. TheCollector/ StateGovernmentmay give suchprevious sanction as per conditions ofresolutionsamendedfromtimetotime.

43(2) Moreover,itisprovidedundersection43(2)thattransferofanylandortheinterestthereinoranyagreementofpartitionortransferthereofincontraventionofsection43(1)shallnotbeconsideredinvalid.

Earnestmoney deed and agreement to sale of such lands have also been coveredunderrestrictionsunderthissubsection.

43(1B) Competent officers under the Tenancy Act need to exercise caution whileimplementingtheprovisionsmadeundersection43(1B).Followingistheprovisioninthissub‐section.

No restrictions of section 43(1) of the tenancy Act shall apply to land purchasedunder section 32, 32F, 32‐O or 64 by a permanent tenant thereof, if prior to thepurchase,thepermanenttenant,byusage,custom,agreementordecreeororderofacourt, held a transferable right in the tenancy of the land., This means that therestrictionsofsections43(1)oftheTenancyActarenotapplicabletocasesinwhichthe legal provision of sub‐section 43(1B) satisfied. For this sub‐section, it isnecessary to inculcateunderstandingofprocessandprovisionsof theTenancyActandproceedingsshouldbedrawnwithperseverancesoastopreventfinancial lossbeingcausedtothestate.

9. Legalpositionwithrespecttotheaforesaidprovisions.

(1) In 1955, as per government order, village wise list of protectedtenant/permanent tenant/ordinary tenants was prepared and the same wasenteredinvillageFormNo.VI.

(2) Thereafter,proceedingswereinitiatedtodeciderightsoftenantsaslandlordsofsuchlandswhichtheywerecultivatingason1‐4‐1957.

(3) Meanwhile, personswhowere included in the list of tenants under section 32were held as tenants, purchase price was decided under section 32G (as persection 32 H) and upon payment of such purchase price as decided by thetribunalcertificatesundersection32Mwereissuedaccordingly.

(4) TheentryofthesaidcertificatewasmadeintheledgerbookandintheofficeofthesubRegistrar.

(5) With regard to tenants determined after 1‐4‐57, type of tenant was decidedunder section 70B, purchase price was determined under section 32G andproceedingsundertakenaspersection32M.

(6) Once the typeof tenant isdecidedby theMamlatdarandAgriculturalTribunalunder section 32 / Section 70B (Protected/ ordinary/ permanent), noticewasgiventothetenant/landlordandpurchasepricewasdeterminedthereafter.Onpayment of the same, certificate as per section 32M was being issued by theMamlatdarandAgriculturalTribunal.

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(7) Thus,intheeventthatduringproceedingstodecidetypeoftenantandtodecideamount of purchase price by the Mamlatdar and Agricultural Tribunal, if thetenants concerned have notmade any representationwith respect to the factsthat they are permanent tenants and that the purchase price should bedeterminedaccordinglyandthatrestrictionsofSection‐43(1)arenotapplicableinhiscase; theproceedingstodecide thetypeof tenant, if initiatedagain, thensuchproceedingswillbearlimitationsof“resjudicata”.

Collector shall take such cases as settled under Sections‐ 32/70B/ 32G/32Munder revision under section 76A of the Tenancy Act only within a year ofjudgment.Similarly,undersection74,appealcanbefiledwithinstipulatedtime‐limitandcanbeheard.Besidesthisatthetimeofremovingrestrictionsofsection43(1), as damage is being caused to the financial interest of the government,decisioncannotbetakeninsuchcaseswithouthearingtherepresentativeofthegovernment.

10. Cananon‐agriculturistpurchaseagriculturalland?

Agriculturallandcannotbetransferred(inanyform)tonon‐agriculturists.

For this, restrictions have been laid under section 63 of the Tenancy Act, rule 36 ofTenancyRules,section54oftheSaurashtraGharkhedordinanceandrule18oftherulesthereunderandsection57oftheVidarbhandKutchAreaAct.

AnypersonnotholdingagriculturallandatanyplaceintheGujaratStatecannotpurchaseagriculturallandwithoutpriorpermissionofthecollector.

When any person seeks permission for agricultural land for agriculturaloccupation, permission can only be given if the following two conditions arefulfilled.

Thatpersonshouldbeagriculturallabour. HisannualincomeshouldnotexceedRs.5000/‐.

When any person seeks permission for agricultural land for non‐agricultural purpose(viz. residence, commercial, industrial etc.) permission may be granted taking intoaccounttheprovisionofRule‐36oftheTenancyRules.

11. Aboutcertificateofagriculturist.

(1) As per provisions of the Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation ofHoldingsAct, inordertoprevent fragmentationsof land,at the timeof familialdistributionofland,whenanyperson(co‐sharer)fromthefamilywaivehisrighton his part of land, such persons should be given certificate as farmer byfollowing procedure as laid down by Government Resolution, RevenueDepartmentNo.GNT‐102003‐977‐Z,dated29‐3‐2005.

(2) Regarding giving permission for selling agricultural land held in the State ofGujaratandforpurchasingagriculturallandelsewhereintheState,procedureaslaiddowninGovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.GNT‐2699‐4343‐Zdated 26‐12‐2008, No.GNT‐2209‐MLA‐9‐Z, dated 1‐7‐2009 and No.GNT‐2699‐4343‐Z,dated31‐3‐2011shouldbefollowed.Theseprovisionsareasfollows:

RevenueDepartment,ResolutionNo.GNT‐2694‐4353‐Z,dated26‐12‐2008.

I. At the timeofmakingpaymentof compensation toanagriculturistwhosewholelandisunderacquisitionoratthetimeoftakingpossessionofland,thepowerto

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issue certificate to the effect that the agriculturist concerned can purchase theagricultural land elsewhere has been given to the respective Land AcquisitionOfficeror theCollectorso that theagriculturistmaynothave to facedifficulty inpurchasing agricultural land afresh. In such certificate, the agriculturist and themembers of his family shall be included and the agriculturist concerned shallpurchaseagriculturallandwithinthreeyearsfromthedateofsuchcertificate.Assuchcertificateistobegivenonthebasisoflandunderacquisition;noevidence‐proofshallbecalledforfromtheagriculturistconcerned.

II. Whenanagriculturistpurchasealandatanewplace,afterandwhentheentryismade in village record, the process to certify the entry shall be carried out onproductionofcertifiedcopiesof7/12,8‐Aoftheoldplaceandentriesinduplicateby thepurchaser alongwith affidavit includingphoto. The second copy shall besenttotheMamlatdaroforiginalTalukaforverification.Ifanyfraudorfabricationisfound,criminalactionshouldbeinitiatedandthecertifiedentryshouldbetakenunderrevisionandcancelled

ImportantprovisionsofGovernmentResolutiondated26/12/2008

IthasbeendecidedundertheDepartmentResolutiondated26‐12‐2008thatasin the case of agriculturist who has lost land due to acquisition is given acertificateallowinghimtopurchaselandatany`````otherplaceintheStatewithinthe time limitof threeyears fromthedateof receiptof thecertificate fromtheCollector,similarprovisionhasbeenextended for thosewhorelinquishedtheirrightsduringfamilialdistribution.

ImportantprovisionsofGovernmentResolutiondated1/7/2009

As regards continuing the status as agriculturist for the one who has soldagriculturallandheldintheStateofGujaratandtopurchaselandatotherplaceandwhohas relinquished his right to purchase agricultural land as a result offamilypartition,furthersimplificationshavebeenmadeunderResolutiondated1‐7‐2009.

Incaseofsale,certificateoftillershallbesuomotogivenatthetimeofmakingentry of sale in the record. For that, no application shall be invited from theagriculturist. After the certificate of tiller is received from the agriculturistinsteadtimelimitofpurchaseoflandwithin180days,thetime‐limitismadetwoyears.

ImportantprovisionsofGovernmentResolutiondated31/703/2011

WhendelayisincurredinpaymentofcompensationoftheawardoflandunderacquisitionduetoCourtreferenceoradministrativereasonsasperDepartmentResolutiondated26‐12‐2008,inthecalculationofthreeyearsforthepurposeofpurchaseofland,thedateofactualpaymentofcompensationshallbetakenintoaccount.

Check‐listforproposalofsale,transferoflandsundertheTenancyAct

Check list, vide under Government Resolution, Revenue Departmnt,No.GNT‐102003‐2340‐Z, dated 10‐9‐2003, has been prescribed for proposals to besubmitted for prior sanction of government for sale/transfer of lands of suchtenureasrestrictedundertheTenancyAct

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12. Provisionregardingpurchaseofagriculturallandforbona‐fideindustrialpurpose.

Accordingtosection63oftheTenancyActandRule36oftheTenancyRules,theentrepreneur may make application to the collector for securing priorpermissionforpurchaseofagriculturallandforindustrialpurpose.

OR

Having purchased such land, thereafter, he may apply for approval withretrospectiveeffect.(Section63AAoftheBombayTenancyAct,section55oftheSaurashtraGharkhedOrdinance,1949andsections57‐Aand89‐AoftheVidarbhandKutchAreaAct,1958.)

The State Government has made amendment under the Gujarat Act. 1997 inrespect of purchase of land with restriction of section 43(1) for bona‐fideindustrialpurposeandwiththisamendmentnewsection43(IC)hasbeenadded.Asprovidedtherein,thelandwithrestrictionsofsection43(1)ofTenancyActforwhichpriorpermission isnot requiredasmentioned in section65of theLandRevenue Code for use of land for bona‐fide industrial purpose, can be soldsubjecttopaymentofamountthatmaybedeterminedbytheStateGovernment.

WiththisamendingAct,provisionsofsection63CCaddednewlyaftersection63‐AoftheTenancyActshouldbetakenintoaccount.

Similarly, amended provision of the Saurashtra Gharkhed ordinance, 1949 andTenancy Act applicable to Vidarbh and Kachchh area should be taken intoaccount.

Powerstohearappealincasesundersection63AAoftheBombayTenancyandAgricultural Land Act, 1948 and section 55 of the Saurashtra Gharkhedordinance,1949andsections57‐Aand89‐AoftheVidarbhandKutchAreaAct,1958 have been delegated to the Principal Secretary (Appeal), Revenue. Theexplanation regarding this is given under Government Circular, RevenueDepartment,No.GNT‐1302‐2654‐Zdated30‐9‐2005andCircularNo.S‐30‐2506‐2798‐Z,dated29‐10‐2005.

13. Provisionsofsection65(B):

AspertheGujaratLandRevenueCode(AmendmentAct)1997,thepersonusingthelandforbona‐fideindustrialpurposeshallobservethefollowingconditions/provisions:

(A) The person using the land for non‐agricultural use which was purchased forbona‐fideindustrialpurposeundertheGujaratLandRevenueCode(AmendmentAct),1997,itwillbelawfulforhimtoputthislandtouseforbona‐fideindustrialpurposewithoutpermissionoftheCollectorsubjecttocomplywiththefollowingconditions/provisions.

A. Thelandholderhascleartitleonsuchland.

B. Suchlandorpartthereofis–

(1) not shown as reserved for public purpose in any draftdevelopmentschemeorfinaldevelopmentplanortownplanningscheme under the Gujarat Town Planning and UrbanDevelopmentAct,1976.

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(2) not declared for land acquisition under Land Acquisition Act,1894oranyotherlawinforceattherelevanttime,

(3) not coveredwithin the alignment of any roadmapprepared bytheStateGovernmentorwithincommandareaofany irrigationproject.

(4) notsituatedwithin30metersfromtheboundaryofanylandheldby Central Government or purpose of railway of the IndianRailwayscompanylimited.

(5) notsituatedwithin15metersof transmission lineshowinghighvoltageofanyelectricity.

(6) notsituatedwithinfivekilometersofperipheryoftheareawithinjurisdiction of any Area Development Authority or UrbanDevelopmentAuthorityformedundertheGujaratTownPlanningandUrbanDevelopmentAct,1976.

Provided that though the said land is falling within thearea of jurisdiction of any area development authority of urbandevelopment authority, yetwith regard to any provision in thisrespect, when the Gujarat Land Revenue (Gujarat Amendment)SecondOrdinance,1996wasinforce,accordingtotheprovisionsofthesaidordinancetheuseoflandwillnotbeconsideredillegalforbona‐fideindustrialpurpose.

(B) When any person is desirous of using for the purpose of production of anychemical or petro‐chemicals or storage besides the conditions mentioned inabove(A),itwillbeconsideredlawfulforhimtoputsuchlandforuseforsuchbona‐fide industrial purpose without permission of the collector subject toobservanceofthefollowingcondition.

Such land or its part shall not be situated within two kilometers from theboundaryof–

Ancient monument declared as “Protected Monuments” under Sub‐section‐1 of Section‐3 of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act,1904.

AncientandHistoricalMonumentsdeclaredas“ProtectedMonuments”under Sub‐section (3) of Section‐4 of the Gujarat AncientMonumentsandArchaeologicalSitesandRemainsAct,1965.

Forestlandorwastelanddeclaredas“ProtectedForest”undersection3oftheIndianForestAct.

Forestlandorwastelandknownas‘ProtectedForest”undersection29oftheIndianForestsAct.

Anyareadeclaredas “Sanctuary”undersub‐section(1)ofsection18Aofthewildlife(Preservation)Act,1972.

Any areadeclared as “NationalPark”under section35of thewild life(preservation)Act,1972.

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(A) The land holder shall observe provisions of any Act in force atthat timeor inconnectionwith theuseof land forsuchpurposebeforethe land is put to use for bona‐fide purpose under sub section‐1, shallcomply with any order or direction of the Central Government or theState Government or any corporation, Government company, LocalauthorityoftheCentralGovernmentorStateGovernmentorownedbyorundercontrolofsuchgovernment.

(B) When the land holder initiate the use of land for bona‐fideindustrial purpose as mentioned above he shall within 30 days of thedateofamendmentofuseoflandforbona‐fideindustrialpurpose,sendthenoticeofthedateofcommencementofsuchusetothecollectorinaform thatmay be prescribed under rulesmade under this Act and onecopythereofshallbesenttotheMamlatdar.

OnreceiptofthenoticebytheCollectorasabove,afterdueinquiryandon finding that the said person has legally started the use of land forbonafide industrial purpose, he shall issue certificate to that effect inprescribedform.

14. PermissiontopurchaseagriculturallandforsettingupWindEnergyproject.

Instructionsissuedfortheabove‐mentionedpurposevideGovernmentcircular,RevenueDepartment,No.GNT/102006/4249/2,dated7‐3‐2007areasunder:

Under the said circular, it is directed to grant permission to entrepreneur for windEnergyProject Subject to the following conditionsasper section63AAof theBombayTenancyandAgriculturallandsActandprovisionsofothertenancylaws.

1. OutoflandpurchasedforWindEnergyProject, ifparticularlandistobeputtouse for agriculturalpurpose,presuming all landasnon‐agricultural , onlynon‐traditional agriculture such as Jatropha (Ratan jyot), energy plantation ormedicinalplantationisallowed

2. TheentrepreneurorcompanysettingupWindEnergyProject,cannotclaimtobean agriculturist because of the reason that they are doing non‐traditionalagriculture.

3. AlllandpurchasedforWindEnergyProjectpurposeshallbeconvertedintonon‐agriculturalandinspiteofputtingparticularlandfornon‐traditionalagriculturalpurpose,non‐agriculturalassessmentandconversiontaxhavetobepaidforallland.

15. Section 84: It is provided under section 84 of the Tenancy Act to evictunauthorizedpossessionandtohandovertooriginalpossessor.

(1) As laiddown in section84of theBombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948, any person who is un‐authorizedly occupying any land the transfer ofwhich is invalid under the provisions of this Act ormanagement ofwhich hasbeenassumedbythegovernmentortotheuseandoccupationofwhichheisnotentitled, may be summarily evicted by the Collector and may handoverpossessionofthatlandtobona‐fideoriginalpossessor..Thereisnoneedofanyapplicationforsuchaction.Thecollectormaytakesuomotoaction.Duringsuchaction the collectormaymake interimorder by virtue of his power to disposestandingcropormakingsettlement.

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(2) Thisisacombinedactionofevictingunlawfulpossessoroflandandtohandoverthepossessiontothebona‐fidepersonentitledtotheland.

(3) The dispute to secure possession on the basis of status of tenant shall beproceededunderSection‐29oftheTenancyAct.SuchproceedingsunderSection‐29 fallwithin thepurviewofMamlatdar&ALT.However,when thepossessorseeks relief by virtue of his right over the land, he can claimunder Section‐84summaryevictionofhisdispossessor,behislandlordoranyoneelseprovidedhebases his claim on his title. Such proceedings under Section 84 fall within thepurviewofCollector.

(4) If a person employed as a servant takesoverpossessionof land, reliefmaybesoughtunderthissectiontoevicthim,providedthatitshouldbeprovedthathewas servant and if he is proved as a tenant this section cannot be madeapplicable.

(5) Duringtheproceedingsundersection32‐G,ifthetenantdoesn’tremainpresentorifshowsunwillingnesstopurchasetheland,itcannotbeheldthatthetenantpossessionisun‐authorized.Hispossessionisconsideredlawfultillhistenancyright isnotdeniedunder section32P(2)of theTenancyActandhecannotbeevictedundersection84oftheTenancyAct.

(6) Thepersonbeingaggrievedbyorderundersection84of theTenancyActmaymovetothecivilcourt.

(7) Whenthereisadisputeaboutrightofownership,section84cannotbeinvoked.

(8) Duringtheproceedingundersection84,ifthequestionofstatusoftenantarises,theCollectorshouldnotdisposeofundersection84oftheTenancyAct,itshouldbereferredtotheMamlatdarfordisposal.

(9) Thecollector shouldorder toget theunlawfulpossessorevictedunderSection84 of the Tenancy Act and hand over possession to rightful person and getimplementedthroughtheMamlatdarandAgriculturalTribunal.

(10) During the inquiryby theCollectorunder section84, if theunlawfulpossessordoesnotagreetoevictland,suchlandisnottobeassumedbyGovernment,butin such cases Collector should refer thematter toMamlatdar and AgricultureTribunaltoinitiateproceedingsundersection84‐CoftheTenancyAct.

16. Section84‐C

Section84‐Cof theBombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandAct,1948,provides for themanner of disposal of such land, the transfer or acquisition of which is invalid andunlawful.

Thesection84‐Cisapplicableforalltransfersoflandmadeafter1/8/1956whichareincontravention of the provisions of theTenancyAct. According to thatMamlatdarmayeitherinitiatesuomotoactionorproceeduponapplicationfrominterestedpersons.TheMamlatdar issues show cause notice under Rule‐50 for this purpose to transferor,transferee or acquirer of land to show cause as towhy transfer or acquisition of landshould not be held invalid. Thereafter, decision, after holding inquiry, is taken as towhetherthetransferoracquisitionshouldbeheldinvalidornot.Ifinquiryisundertakenbasedon theapplication frominterestedperson/s,action is takenasperprovisionsoftheMamlatdarCourtAct.Ifinquiryissuomoto,actionistakenaspersummaryinquiryprovisionsoftheLandRevenueCode.IftheMamlatdarcomestotheconclusionthatthetransfer or acquisition is liable to be made invalid, before doing so, he shall give

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reasonabletimetothetransferorandtransfereetorestorethelandandiftheyagreetodosoandiftheydoso,ordertomakethetransferinvalidshallnotbemade.Iftheydonotagreetodosoandiftheydon’tdowithinprescribedtime,transferoracquisitionwillbedeclaredinvalidandthelandwillbeassumedandvestedinthegovernmentwithoutencumbrance. The provision of 84 C is for transfer or acquisition contrary to anyprovisionoftheTenancyAct.Ordinarily,proceedingsundersection84‐Careundertakenincasesofsuchlandasrestrictedbysection43oftheTenancyActandincasesofbreachofsection63oftheTenancyAct.Asregardsthis, it istobeclarifiedthatrestrictionsofsection43oftheTenancyActareapplicabletolandsfallingunderfollowingsectionsoftheTenancyAct.

(1) 17B Housepurchasedbythetenantandlandabuttingtothat.

(2) 32 Tenants as on 1/4/1957 who became purchasers of theland

(3) 32F Tenantsofminor,widowandphysicallydisabledlandlord

(4) 32I Sub‐tenantsofpermanenttenants.

(5) 32U Tenantsofsmalllandlordswhobecomepurchaserofland.

(6) 43‐1D Tenant frommembers of the Armed Forceswho becomespurchaser.

(7) 88E TenantsoverlandsofDevasthan

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Chapter 32SaurashtraGharkhedOrdinance1949.

Similar toBombayTenancy andAgricultural LandAct, 1948, the Saurashtra StatehadenactedtheSaurashtraGharkhedOrdinance,1949forregularizationofrightsoftenants&landholders.SaurashtracomprisedofGirasdarsandBarkhalidarsaslandownersandtenantsfallingunderGirasdaritenureandhencetheprovisionsoftenancyreformsinSaurashtradiffersfromBombayTenancyAct,1948

Cananon‐agriculturistpurchaseagriculturalland?.

OnimplementationofSaurashtraLandReformsAct,1951,manyprovisionsofGharkhedOrdinancewererepealedandimportantSection‐54hasbeenretainedinwhichrestrictionontransferoflandtonon‐agriculturisthasbeenimposed.AspertheprovisionsofSection‐54oftheOrdinanceandRule‐18oftherulesmadetherein,thereisarestrictionontransferofagriculturalland tonon‐agriculturist. However, Collectoror anyofficer authorizedby thegovernment onthis behalfmay grant suchpermissionunder such terms and conditions asmay be imposed .Further,whenanon‐agriculturistasksforagriculturallandforagriculturalpurpose,permissioncanbegrantedonfulfillmentofthefollowingtwoconditions:‐

1. He/Sheshouldbeanagriculturallabourer

2 His/HerannualincomeshouldnotexceedRs.5000/‐.

ProvisionsforpurchaseofagriculturallandforBona‐fideIndustrialpurpose.

As per theprovisions of rule 18 a non‐agriculturist canpurchase agricultural land forindustrialpurposebyseekingpriorpermissionoftheCollector. Proceduralformalitiestoseekprior permission sometimes takemuch of a time and setting up of an industry gets delayed.Hence,anewSection‐55hasbeenaddedvideGujaratActNo.7of1997amendingtheSaurashtraGharkhedOrdinance,1949.AspertheprovisionsofSection‐55,anyindustrialunitcanpurchaseagricultural land forbona‐fide industrialpurposewithoutpriorpermissionfromtheCollector.Insuchcase,heshallinformtheCollectorwithin30daysfrompurchaseofsuchland.Moreover,on receipt of certificate fromCollector validating such purchase and allowing the use of suchlandforbona‐fideindustrialpurpose,heshallstartindustrialactivitieswithinthreeyearsfromthedateofoccupationoflandandshallstartproductionofgoodsorserviceswithin5years.Ifany application is made for extension of this period, the state government or the officerauthorized for this purpose can extend the period from time to time. It has been furtherprovidedthereinthatifhefailstostartindustrialactivitiesorproductionofgoodsorprovidingservices,hehastopaycompensationtothepurchaserasdecidedbytheCollectorandthelandshallvestingovernmentfreefromallencumbrancesandthestategovernmentshalldisposeofsuchlandkeepinginviewoftheuseofsuchland.

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Chapter 33

NewandIndivisibleTenureLands

The State Government has issued guide lines vide consolidated resolution No. NSJ‐102003‐2600‐J dated 18‐12‐2004 new and indivisible tenure lands granted for agriculturalpurposes, who are mainly granted government waste lands, the lands under various tenureabolition acts viz. Bombay lowest (Inferior)Vatan abolitionAct, Baroda Patel VatanAbolitionAct, Baroda Abolition Act, Stipendary Abolition Act., Village Patelia (headsman) land, LandsunderAveda(Waterreservoirsforanimal)re‐grantedlandsunderInferiorVillageServantsAct;RestrictedTenurelandsunderBombayTenancyActandsuchlandswhichrequirepriorsanctionofGovernmenttodividetheir landsforchangeofpurposeanddividetheirinterestandwheresuchlandsaretobeconvertedintooldtenureforagriculturalpurposes.

Inordertoseethattheholdersmaynothavetosufferhardshipsindealingsoftransferoflandsofnewtenure,instructionshavebeenissuedunderG.R,R.O.No.NSJ‐102006‐571‐Jdated20‐12‐06toconvert the lands intoOldTenure foragriculturalpurposes.Proceduretoconvertsuch lands into old tenure for agricultural purposes has been laid down by circular No. NSJ‐102006‐571‐Jdated20‐12‐2006.Whenthequestionofinterpretationarisesforimplementationoftheseresolution,provisionsoforiginalresolutionshouldbekeptinview.

Itappearthatgovernmenthasadoptedapolicytograntgovernmentwastelandssince1947andafterwardsonnewand indivisible tenureor restricted tenure andon the conditionthattheythemselvesshoulddofarmingandtoensurethatsuchlandsmaynotbeinthehandsofthosewhodonotdotillthemselves.

In spite of these restrictions on lands by Revenue administration, it has come to thenotice of Government that people take advantage of loopholes of law and change tenurerestrictions to harm Government interests. In order to stop this, provisions of consolidatedresolutiondated18‐12‐2004andresolutiondated20‐12‐2006ofrestrictedtenurelandsundervarious tenure abolitionActs shallbe considered forold tenure for agriculturalpurposes,butshallcontinueasrestrictedtenure.SuchlandsshallbesubjecttopremiumforN.A.purposes.Itshould be ensured that entries are made in computerised records with suchrestrictions/conditions.Similarly,sanctionisaccordedfortransferbysaleorchangeofpurposeafter recoveryofpremiumasperpercentage fixedby thesaidpurposes in theareasof entirestateorurbanareas.

Resolutions/circulars issued by government from time to time were consolidated &issuedconsolidatedresolutionNo.NSJ‐1082/518‐Zdated16‐3‐82.Resolutions/circularsissuedafter 16‐3‐1982 were also consolidated and a consolidated resolution was issued. Modifiedprovisionshavebeenproducedasnoteintherelevantparas,whichshouldbekeptinview.

Government decides as under to transfer, divide, and convert into old tenure for thepurposeofagricultureandtochangeincondition/saleforN.A.useofthenewtenurelandsheldby individuals or cooperative societies, which are indivisible and non‐transferable lands heldwithsalerestriction(newandindivisible)condition,landsre‐grantedforagriculturewhichareacquiredbyGovernmentafterabolitionofvariousactsandgivenforagriculture.

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1. TograntGovernmentwastelandsonsalerestriction(newandindivisible)tenure.

While disposing government waste land it is granted with condition that it shouldcultivatedselfandsuchlandsmaybedisposedasiftheyareinalienabletenurelands(newandindivisible).

2 RelaxationinrestrictionsonnewtenureforGovernmentlandsgrantedpriorto1‐3‐60.

Governmentwaste landsgivenduringBritish rulebefore independenceand those given after independence but before 1‐3‐60, i.e. before Governmentwaste lands rules came into force, government has decided to give followingrelaxationsfromrestrictionsofnewtenure:

(a) 12 years duration shall not be counted for lands given beforeindependence;

(b) Governmentwastelandsgivenafterindependencebutbefore1‐3‐60,i.e.before government waste lands rules came into force, twelve yearsduration shall not be counted from the date of grant but from 1stMarch1960.

(c) Remainingprovisions of para2.1 shall be applicable except for (a) and(b)above.

3. Theholderwhoheldgovernmentlandswithoutleaseofdefiniteperiodinrevenueyearprior to three years ofmerging of Princely States andwhere oldBombay governmentgave possessions of the such lands to them or to their heirs on ‘new and indivisibletenure’withouttakinganyprice,allsuchlandswhileobtainingpermissionfortransfer,the holders were required to pay premium. After careful consideration Governmentdecidedthatlandsofnewtenureshouldbeconvertedintooldtenurewithouttakinganyprice from 1‐11‐1970. The holders of such lands shall not be required to pay anypremiumatthetimeoftransferoflands.AccordinglyentriesofunrestrictedrightsofoldtenureshallbemadebytheTalatiinRecordofRightsontheinstructionsofMamlatdar.The Talati has to submit report to Mamlatdar regarding such holders in the villagesfallingunderhis/herjurisdiction(SEJA)andobtainorderstomakemutations.Thecasesinwhich orders have been issued to convert into old tenure on payment of premiumshallnotbereopened.Inthecasesinwhichfinaldecisionsarenottakenforabovetypesofholders,ordersshallbeissuedaspertheserevisedguidelines.

Prant officers have been instructed to be vigilant& to see that such mutationentriesaredecidedwithinsixmonthsfrom24‐11‐1970.

4. (A): Lowest Village Servants or Chakariyat hold alienated (inami) lands on new andindivisibletenure.Intheircases,landshouldnotbeconvertedintooldtenure.However,itmaybedoneinthecaseswherefollowingconditionsarefulfilled:

(A) Iftheholderispermanentlyphysicallyweaktocultivatehimself;(B) Iftheholderiswidow;(C) If he abandoned agricultural occupation permanently and resorted to another

occupation,thelandsshouldbegiventogenuinefarmersunderTenancyActandLandCeilingAct50%ofthesalepriceshouldbepaidtooriginalland‐holdersand50%shouldbecreditedtogovernment.

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(B) RaiyatUpayogiChakariyatInami:

Governmenthasdecidedasunderregardingre‐grantedland:

(1) ThosewhoholdChakariyatAlienated(Inami)landsshouldre‐grantlandson non‐transferable and indivisible tenure on payment of six times ofassessment foragriculturalpurpose foroccupancy rightsprior to theseorders,i.e. under orders issued before 11‐6‐1968, if the amount recoverable is morethan six times, the excess amount should not be recovered. However, prior totheseordersi.e.priorto11‐6‐1968,ifmoreamountthansixtimesofassessmenthasbeenpaidasoccupancyright,norefundshouldalsobepaid.

(2) In caseswhere holdersof chakariyat alienated lands have transferredtheselandsbeforere‐grantforagriculturalpurposes,existingholdersshallhaveto pay 20 times the assessment to convert them into old tenure – agriculturallands.This20timesamountshallbesixtimesamountorshallbe3timesor12times of assessment (land revenue) to be paid for occupancy rights aswell asamount not recovered or not paid up to 11‐6‐1968 shall be required to paypenaltynotexceedingRs.50forun‐authorizeddealings.Casesdisposedpriortothese orders came into force, i.e. before 11‐6‐1968 shall not be reopened onaccountoftheseorders.Theseincludelandcasesdisposedaswellasrefundable.

(2)(1)Ifholdersofchakariyatalienated(inami)landshavetransferredthelandsfor agricultural purposes after re‐grant, the existing land holders shall berequired to pay 20 times of assessment to convert them into old tenure.Moreover, the existing holders shall be required to pay penalty notexceedingRs.25forun‐authorizeddealings.Casesdisposedpriortotheseorderscame into force, i.e. before 5.8.68 shall not be reopened on account of theseorders.

(ii) Thepersonswhodemandtore‐grant the lands foragriculturalpurposeonold tenureorwant to convert them intoold tenure to re‐granted land shallhavetopay20timesofassessmenttogovernmentforsuchtransfer.

(iii) Thecasesinwhichthelandhasbeentransferredortobetransferredfornon‐agricultural purposes prior to 11‐6‐1968, 50% of existing market priceshouldbechargedtoregularizetransfercasesorcasestobegrantedpermission.

(iv) The cases already decided before 11‐6‐1968 are not to be reopened.However,the landswhichhavebeenresumedbyGovernmentfornon‐paymentof amount of occupancy right, but the possession thereof have been with ex‐servant inamdars on yearly basis maybe re‐granted to such persons by theseorders.

(v) Amountofsixtimesofoccupancypricewhichhasbeenshown,havebeenkept in view of general provisions of Chakariyat Inami lands of various landtenure abolition Acts, where the amount of Land Tenure Abolition Acts isdifferent[viz. lowestvillageservant(KanisthaGamNokar)VatanAbolitionAct.provides3timesofassessment,whileBombayMiscellaneousDumala(alienated)abolition Act. provides 12 times]. Amount of occupancy rights for lands underdifferentActsshallberecoveredaccordingtoprovisionsintherespectiveActs.

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5. Relaxationfromrestrictionsofnewtenuretolandsheldoninalienable(newandindivisible)tenure.

According to orders on Governmentwaste lands, relaxations in restrictions ongovernmentwastelandsgrantedonnewandindivisibletenureforagriculturalpurposeorsanctiontotransferhavebeenincludedinpara2(1)ofthisresolution.Orderstogiverelaxations/sanction of transfer in restrictions of new tenure for lands re‐granted inalienable(newandindivisible)tenure.ThelandsunderAveda(watertanksfordrinkingofanimals)and landsresumedbygovernmentunderLandTenureAbolitionActshavebeenissuedvidepara2(2),2(3),2(5)and3(i)ofconsolidatedresolution.

6. Rate of premium in relaxation cases of new tenure under Section‐21 ofUrbanLandCeilingsAct,1976.

When landholderholding additional land inurban areasunderUrbanLandCeilingsAct,1976wheregovernmentgrantedthegovernmentwastelandonnewtenureunderSection‐21presentsaschemetousesuchlandsforconstructionofhousesforweakersection,thepremiumshouldbechargedasunder:

(1) Premium should be charged at 50% of five times amount of eligiblecompensationundersection21ofUrbanLandCeilingsAct,1976.

(2) Landshouldbeconverted intoold tenureafter recoveryofpremiumasperrules;

(3) As orders have been issued fixing price zone wise under Urban LandCeilingsAct,amountofpremiummaybeaccuratelydecidedon thebasisofamountofcompensationandinsuchawaythatuniformityismaintained.TheCollectorsconcernedshallbeconsideredcompetenttoissueordersofsanctionasperrules.

(4) Theholderoflandof‘newtenure’whopresentschemeunderSection‐21ofUrbanLandCeilingAct,1976shallberesponsibletopaythesaidpremiumasdecidedbygovernment.Benefitofconcessionalrateofpremiumshallbeconfinedtotheirsaletoweaker sections for the first time. In other words, original land holder presents thescheme, constructs houses and sells them to weaker sections beneficiaries under thisschemeshallavailbenefitofthetenure.Thereafter,ifthehouseissoldalongwithland,he shall not avail benefit of paying premium on this rate. Collector and AdditionalCollectorshallmonitorthis.

7. ValuationofNewTenurelands:

Incasesof relaxationfromtherestrictionsofnewtenureandtoaccordsanctionoftransferof landsgrantedonnewandindivisibletenure,provisionhasbeenmade in above paragraphs. Government has decided in this regard that in order todecideamountofpremium,‘JANTRI’priceofthelandshouldbeassessedtakinginviewprovisionsofgovernmentresolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.NSJ‐102006/571‐J(Part‐2)dated4‐7‐2008.

8. RelaxationfromrestrictionsofnewtenureaswellaslandsunderTenancyAct.

Casesinwhichagriculturallandsofthepersonsareacquiredormaybeacquiredunder Land Acquisition Act, land losers wish to purchase agricultural lands at otherplace for resettlement, no premium shall be recovered at the rates prescribed byGovernment resolutionsmentionedabove.The relaxation shall be subject to followingconditions:

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Conditions:

(i) This relaxation shall be available to those whose total agricultural lands havebeenacquiredunderLandAcquisitionAct.

(ii) The lands which are purchased at other places shall be purchased by thepurchaseronnewandindivisibletenureonly.

(iii) The relaxation is for first purchase only. In other words, the relaxations areapplicabletothoselandswhichhavebeenacquiredortobeacquiredsolelyforirrigationschemes.However,ifafterpurchasingagriculturallandatoneplace,hehasoccasiontosellsuchland,heshallhavetopaypremiumatprescribedrate.

(iv) Thisrelaxationshallapplytoagriculturallandsonly.Thiswillnotapplytonon‐agriculturallands.

(v) The affected person, who wants to avail benefit of relaxation shall obtaincertificatefromtheconcernedLandAcquisitionOfficerandshallpresenttotheCollectorofthedistrictfromwhichhepurchaseslandstatingthathislandhasbeenacquiredforirrigationand….Acresoflandarerequiredtobepurchasedelsewhere.

9. RelaxationfromrestrictionsofnewtenureandRelaxationinlandsofTenancyAct.

CasesinwhichagriculturallandsofthepersonsareacquiredormaybeacquiredunderLandAcquisitionActandwherelandloserswishtopurchaseagriculturallandsatotherplaceforresettlement,nopremiumshallberecovered.Governmenthasdecidedtoapplyalltheprovisionsandconditionsmadeinparagraphaboveshallapplytoallcaseswhereagriculturallandshavebeenacquired/maybeacquiredunderLandAcquisitionActforconstruction of National Highways, State Highways and district roads and wish topurchaseagriculturallandsatotherplaceforresettlement.

10. Permissiontomanufacturebricksinthelandsonnewtenure.

If the possessor of new and indivisible tenure lands has to use for N.A. by change inconditionsandhastotransferthemforN.A.use,priorpermissionofcompetentofficerismust.Whenmanufacturingofbricksaretobecarriedoutinsuchlands,priorpermissionfor above purpose is to be obtained before obtaining permission for N.A. use underSection‐65ofLandRevenueCode.Whensuchlandsaretobeusedformanufacturingofbricks, prior permission may be granted by recovering premium at prevailing ratesprescribedabove.Necessaryinstructionshavebeenissuedtoseethatwhenproposalstoallow to manufacture bricks in the lands of new tenure, they should be checkedaccording torulesandprocedure togivepriorpermissionshouldbe forthwithcarriedout.

11. Transfer/ change in conditionwithoutpriorpermission forbona‐fide industrialpurposetothelandsofnewandimpartibletenure.

With reference to new industrial policy declared by State Government, to makeindustrial development fast and to avoid delay in getting lands to establish industrialunitsbyentrepreneurs,provisionsoftenancyActhavebeenrevisedandsimplifiedandnecessary amendments have beenmade in Sections 43 and 63 of Tenancy Act to getpermissionwith retrospective effect instead of getting prior permission in purchasinglandsrequiredforbona‐fideindustrialpurposes.Necessaryinstructionshavealsobeenissuedinthisregard.

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Lands of new and impartible tenure are often used for bona‐fide industrial purposes.Before transferring lands of new and indivisible tenure for any purpose includingindustrialuseofN.A.orusethemforN.A.usebychangeinconditionpriorpermissionofcompetent officer is required. According to this provision, if procedure is madeaccordingly,theremaybedelayingettinglandforbona‐fideindustrialpurpose.Inorderto remove such delay, like provision to obtain permissionwith retrospective effect inTenancy Act, the Government has decided to provide as per following conditions forlands required for only industrial purposes with reference to lands of new andindivisibleconditions:

Conditions:

(1) Theapplicantshallgiveconsentthat“I/WeconsenttopaypremiumasmaybedecidedbyGovernmentforlandsofnewandindivisibletenure”incolumn5ofapplicationformattachedtoofficecircularNo.GNT‐1094/3682‐JHdated20‐7‐1996.

(2) Inall such casesas statedabovepermission in this regard shallbe given according toconditionsfixedbyCollectorbyrecoveryofpremium.

(3) Marketpriceofsuchlandsshallbedecidedaccordingtoprovisionsinparasonvaluationasstatedabove.

12. New tenureand73‐AA:UnderwhichActpermissionmaybegranted to transferrestrictedlands.

Restrictions have been imposed by Section 73 A, Section 73‐AA to 73‐AD of LandRevenue Code to lands held by tribals. Restrictions of Section 43 of Tenancy Act andrestrictionsofnewtenurealsoapply.Inthesecircumstances,attimeoftransferofsuchlands,aquestionaroseunderwhichActthepermissionistobetaken,theGovernmenthascarefullyconsideredtheissueandfollowingguidelineshavebeenissued.

RestrictionshavebeenimposedbyprovisionsofSection73A,Section73AAtoSection73ADofLandRevenueCodeonsale/transferofagriculturalandnon‐agriculturallandsto tribalsornon‐tribals.Section43ofTenancyActandrestrictionsofnewtenurealsoapply.Insuchcasespermissionistobeobtainedfirstundersection73‐A,Section73AAto Section 73AD and then under section 43 of Tenancy Act or permission under newtenure.

13. Application form to apply for sale/transfer/ change in condition to agriculturallandsofnewandindivisibletenure.

Application form has been prescribed for sale/ transfer/change in condition foragricultural/ non‐agricultural purpose of agricultural lands of new and impartibletenure,whichisinAppendixI.Iftheapplicantsfillintheformwithcompletedetailsandapply,decisioncanbetakenquickly.Instructionshave,therefore,beenissuedtoobtainapplicationsinprescribedforms.

14. Check list for the landundernew tenureand for theproposals for caseswherepriorpermissionofGovernmentisrequiredunderSection73AAundertheLandRevenueAct.

Priorpermissionfromthecompetentauthority isnecessaryinrespectofnewlandsorlandsgrantedforagriculture.Necessarychecklisthasbeenworkedoutconsideringtherespective laws for prior permission of Government for sale/transfer of land underSection73‐AAoftheLandRevenueCodeaswellasfortheproposal,tobemadeforprior

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permission from Revenue Department. Hence, now onward, such proposals to besubmittedtothegovernmentshouldcontainallinformationasprescribedinthecheck‐list alongwith necessary supportive evidences and alongwith clear opinion from theCollector/ District Development Officer on the basis of existing Act and Rules. (ThechecklistisavailableinAppendix1and2).

Ithasalsobeenobservedthatsuchcases,whereintheAct/RulesempowertheCollector/District Panchayat to take decisions are also proposed to the Government as “SpecialCases” mentioning that the permission cannot be granted by the Collector/ DistrictPanchayat.ItisherebyinformedthatsuchcasesneednotbereferredtoGovernment,butshouldbedisposedbytheCollector/DistrictPanchayatasperthepowersdelegatedtothem.

15. RegardingsubmissionofXeroxcopiesofenclosuresoftheproposalsundersection73‐AAofthelandRevenueActandundernewtenure.

When the proposals are submitted to this Department through the Collector/DistrictDevelopmentOfficerforthefirsttime,alongwiththeirenclosuresforchangeofpurpose/transferoflandofnewandindivisibletenureortransferofcontrolledlandundersection73‐AAof theLandRevenueCode,whensuch functionscomewithin thescopeofStateGovernment,theconcernedofficialsareinformedtosendaXeroxcopyofeachenclosureoftheproposal.Incaseofaback‐querybytheDepartment,thecompliancereportshouldalsocontainXeroxcopiesofeachadditionaldocumentenclosedwiththereport.

16. Incaseofbreachofconditionforthelandundernewtenure.

If any holder of land, holding the land under new tenure makes any breach of theconditions,hislandshouldbeforfeitedtogovernmentandshouldbedisposedofasperrules.

(1) Incaseofbreachbyanindividualofbackwardclass:

Ifthelandholderbelongstobackwardclass,andifthebreachismadeforthefirsttime,afterforfeitingtheland,thelandshouldbere‐grantedafterchargingatokencharge,ofRs.1/‐.If,however,wheretheCollectordoesnotfinditappropriatetore‐granttheland,itcanbehandedovertohimonannualleaseforaperiodofoneortwoyearsforwhichaleaseamountofonetenuretobecollectedandiftheholdercansatisfywithhisfutureconduct,thelandmaybegrantedasnewtenure.

(2) Incaseofbreachbyanindividualofnon‐backwardclass:

Whenanon‐backwardclassindividualhasmadeabreachofnewtenureandhasenteredintotransferofland,suchlandshallbeforfeitedandthelandshallbegiventothesameindividual under the new and impartible conditions after collecting the appropriatechargeofholding fromhim.Thecharge forholdingwillbedecidedbytheCollectoronthemerit of the case such as the conditions of an individual, necessity of the land formaintenance of the family of the individual or this being the first fault on part of theindividualetc.Ifhowever,theCollectordoesnotfinditappropriatetoreturnthelandtohimpermanently,suchlandcanbegivenanannualleasefortheperiodof2‐3yearsforwhichtheleaseamountcanbedecidedconsideringthecircumstancesoftheholderandifhisbehaviourisfoundsatisfactory,thenthelandmaybegrantedundernewtenure.

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(3) Regardingbenefit tobeprovided to thepersonsbelonging topotter community(Kumbhar)incaseofbreachofconditionsofnewandindivisibletenure.

The potters (Kumbhars) are considered as those belonging to SEBC (Bakshi Panch)Communities,andthereforetheyneedtobeconsideredasbackwardclasses.SuchviewwastakenbytheCollector,Junagadh.Inaproposalmadetoagreewiththeaboveviewthe Government, in consultation with the Social Welfare and Tribal DevelopmentDepartment,hasdecidedthatwhenthedecisionsaretobetakenonsuchissuesandtheorders in this regard are to be issued, the concerned community should have beenincluded in the list of socially and Educationally backward communities on thatparticular day and in such case, necessary action shouldbe taken in caseof breach ofconditionsoflandoftheconcernedindividual,asprovidedinpara(1)above.

(4) Thespiritofstandingorderstobeconsideredwhilere‐grantingofland:

When the agriculture lands given on new and indivisible tenure are forfeited toGovernment onbreach of conditions, the request to re‐grant such land for agriculturepurposeinreasonabletimeshouldbedisposedofonmeritsothatthepreviousholderoflanddoesnotfaceanyhardship.ButwhensuchlandhasbeenforfeitedtoGovernmentforquitesome timeandhasbecomemorevaluable incourseof timeor itsutilityasanon‐agriculture(N.A.)landhascomeup,therequestforre‐grantofsuchlandcannotbeaccepted.Thisistheintentionofabovementionedgovernmentorders.Insuchcases,theforfeitedlandhastobedisposedofatmarketratesasperthepolicyofgovernment inrespectofdisposalofGovernmentland.

ItisherebyinformedtoallCollectorsandconcernedRevenueOfficerstoseethattheseinstructionsarefollowedscrupulously.

(A) In Tharad taluka of Banaskantha district, the “Narvati’ lands were granted onnewtenurebytheoldstate.Afteramalgamation,ifsuchlandsaretransferredtootherpeople, theholdingchargesmaybededucted fromthesale‐priceand thepenaltytotheextentof62.5to75percentoftheremainingamountbechargedandsuchcasesshouldberegularized.

(B) Revenue Officers should give priority at each phase to the cases of breach ofconditionsofnew‐tenure landheldbymembersofScheduledCasteandshouldseethatthecaseisdisposedofspeedilyandthatnounnecessarydelayhappens.ThisinstructionshouldbebroughttothenoticeofeveryRevenueOfficerbythecollectorandshouldseethatitisfollowed.

(C) Ifthenew‐tenurelandisgivenbytheholderwithoutpriorpermissionfromtheCollector, warningshouldbegivenforthefirstfault.Ifthishappensagainaftergiving thewarning, it is to be counted as secondmistake. Warning should begivenafter findingthe fault ineveryseasonandifnofaultsaredetectedinanygivenseasonandifanyfaultisfoundinanyseasonitwillbeconsideredasfirstfault. The repetitive fault cannot be said for year‐wise unless found out andwarninggivenforit.

(D) When the land is granted on “indivisible tenure” as per rule 37(4) of LandRevenueRules,thekabuliyatistakeninFormF(1)butwhenthelandisgivenas“Indivisibletenure’aswellas“non‐transferabletenure”,thekabuliyatistakeninFormI(1).

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InLandRevenueCodeorRulesmadethereunder,thereisnodefinitionprovidedfor“newtenure”,butthekindofsuchholdinghasbeencreatedinanewprovisoin the section68 in the year1901. In thisproviso; twomatters couldbe theresimultaneously,oreitherofthemcouldbethere,meaningtherebythateitherthelandcouldbenon‐transferableornon‐divisibleorbothtogetheroreitherofit.Ifthe land is granted indivisibly, thekabuliyat is taken in formF (1)underLandRevenueRule37(4),butwhenthelandisbothindivisibleandnon‐transferable,thebondistakeninForm‐I(1).

(E) Whenthenew‐tenurelandisforfeitedforbreachofcondition,butwhenitisnottobere‐grantedtotheholderasperrules, thedisposalofsuchlandshallbe isdone as government land. Besides, land is made in the name of Governmentwhenthelandisforfeitedagainstcollectionofgovernmentduesorduetobreachofconditionofgrantoflandoranaccountoffailureoftheholdertopayrevenueorduetotransferofland.Suchlandsareusuallywell‐developedandhavebeenbroughtunderfarmingafterspendingalotofmoneyonit.Insuchcase,itisfairto dispose of such land atmarket rate. TheGovernment has thereforedecidedthat the forfeited or government acquired land, if cannot be re‐granted to theoriginal holder, and if it is required to be disposed of such lands should bedisposed of, as per priorities shown in Disposal of Government Land (asamendedfromtimetotime)butatthemarketrates.

Note:Theprovisions contained in subpara4(E)abovehasbeenamendedandthe provisions contained in sub para 4(F) have replaced the above provision.Hence,belowprovisionshouldbeconsidered.

(F) If the new‐tenure land has been forfeited or has been made in name ofGovernmentdue tobreachof conditions, orbreachof conditionofgranting,orforfeited for recovery of Government dues, or due to non payment of LandRevenuebytheholderorbywayoftransferof landtoGovernmentand ifsuchlandcannotbere‐grantedtotheoriginalholderasperrulessuchlandshouldbedisposedofbyauctionasGovernmentland.

17. Regardingremovaloftherestrictionsofnewtenureforagriculturepurposefromnewandindivisibletenure/totransferinoldtenure:

Governmentpermissionisrequiredfortransfer,forchangeinpurposeorfordivisionofland in respect of land given on new and indivisible tenure for agriculture purpose,wherein it is mainly government waste‐land granted under various rules or land re‐granted after abolitionofAct, such asBombay InferiorVatanAct,BarodaPatelVatanAbolitionAct, LandReformAct, BarodaAbolitionAct, Stipendiary Lands, Lands underAveda, Acts for Village Employees etc. such lands are known as new‐tenure land. Fortransferringof such lands intoold‐tenure, or for facilitating in their transactionsor toavoidhardships,variousrepresentationsaremadetoGovernmentfromtimetotime.Ofcourse, there was some standard for transferring such lands of new tenure into old‐tenurelandsbutasperGRdated13‐7‐1983,itwasstoppedtotransferthenew‐tenureagricultural land into old tenure agricultural land. It was under consideration of theGovernmenttopossiblysimplifytheexistingprovisionstoavoidthedifficultiesfacedbyfarmerholders intransferringof land.Aftercarefulconsideration,keepingthespiritofthepolicyintact,asacomprehensivepolicy,totransferthenew‐tenureindivisiblelandforagricultureuseintooldtenureagricultureuseonly,Governmentresolvesasunder:

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(1) For agriculture purpose, the new tenure impartible land should be noted as“eligible forpremiumfornon‐agriculturepurposeonly”,deleting thenoteof “newandimpartible tenure” from the land record after collecting 60 times of amount of landrevenueaspremium.

(2) Thenew‐tenure indivisible land such as landunderBombayTenancyAct, andother abolition acts wherein there is a provision to obtain sanction of competentauthorities,canalsobepermittedtobemadefreefromnew‐tenurecontrolsasper(1)abovebycollecting60timesofamountoflandrevenueaspremium.

(3) Theabovebenefitwillbeavailabletoonlythoseholderswhohaveheldthelandcontinuouslyfor15yearsormore.

(4) TheprovisionsofUrbanLandCeilingActisapplicabletosixbigcitiesofthestate;viz.Ahmedabad,Surat,Vadodara,Rajkot,JamnagarandBhavnagar,TheseprovisionswillnotbeapplicabletothelandsinUrbanLandCeilingareas.

(5) Theabovementionedprovisionswillalsonotbeapplicabletolandsinmunicipalareasofthestate.

(6) Theabovementionedprovisionsareapplicableonlytothelandtobetransferredfor agriculture purpose. In case of transfer of land for non‐agriculture purpose, theexistingprovisionscontinuetoremaininforce.

(7) Action is respect of points (1) to (3) above, will be required to be taken byCollectors.Theyshouldcollectthenecessarypremiumamountandhavetogettheentrymadeasperpointno.(1)aboveintheconcernedlandrevenuerecord.

It is further clarified that in the areasmentioned in points (4) and (5) above,provisionsof13‐7‐83willapplyfortransferoflandforagriculturepurposeandincaseof transfer fornon‐agriculturepurpose, theprovisionscontained inG.R.dated17‐9‐84willapplyforthewholeofState.

18. Toconsider“Ex‐UrbanLandCeilingArea”insteadof“UrbanLandCeilingArea”fortransferofnew‐tenurelandintoold‐tenureagricultureland:

ThereisnoprovisionmadefortransferoflandsunderUrbanLandCeilingareaorunderMunicipal areas in old‐tenure lands for agriculture purpose including those new andindivisible lands under tenancy Acts. In these areas, the permission for sale of newtenureisgivenaftercollectingprescribedpremiumasperprovisionscontainedinG.R.dated13‐7‐1983.TheUrbanLandCeilingAct,1976wasrepealedw.e.f.30‐3‐1999.ThustheareascoveredundertheAct.donotexistnow.ItwasundertheactiveconsiderationofGovernment as towhich areas are tobe included insteadof those areasmentionedabove. After careful consideration, Government has decided to keep “ex‐Urban LandCeiling Areas” instead of “Urban land ceiling areas”. Therefore, whenever the words“UrbanLandCeilingAreas”appear inoriginalG.R.ofRevenueDepartmentdated11‐3‐96; one should read “ex‐Urban Land Ceiling Areas”. The provisions in respect ofmunicipalities, remain intact in the G.R. dated 11‐3‐96. Thus, the provision to givesanction for sale under new‐tenure for agriculture purpose after collecting prescribedpremiumasperGRdated13‐7‐1983remainintact.

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19. Regardingremovalofrestrictionsofnew‐tenureand indivisibleagriculture landinBoroughAreas/transferringtheminoldtenure.

The original policy of thedepartment in respect of newand indivisible land includinglandunderTenancyActistoconvertthemintoold‐tenurelandandtherebytoremovetherestrictionsofnew‐tenurehasbeenreflectedintheGRofthedepartment,dated11‐3‐1996. The provisions of this G.R. do not apply to the land under new tenure inmunicipal areas as well as new tenure land in ex‐ULC areas. However, there was noreferenceabout the land in MunicipalBoroughAreas.Therefore, therewere incidentswhere in some of the Collectors sought clarification from the Government regardingapplicability of the GR dated 11‐3‐1996 to the lands in Municipal Borough Areas.Therefore,aftercarefulconsideration,theGovernmenthasmadefollowingclarificationsinrespectoftransferoflandinoldtenureinMunicipalBoroughAreas.

i. Municipal Borough Areas are administered under the Gujarat Municipal Act,1963andthemunicipalboroughareaisknownassmallurbanareas.ThusboththeMunicipalitiesaswell as MunicipalBoroughAreasareadministeredunderthesameactviz.GujaratMunicipalAct,1963.

ii. Besides, Borough Areas are situated adjoining to big cities. Consequently, thedevelopment potential for the lands in Borough is more than in othermunicipalities.

iii. As such, Borough Areas are part of the municipal areas. After carefulconsideration, ithasbeendecided that thenew‐tenure landsofBoroughAreasare not to be transferred into old‐tenure land for agriculture purpose aftercollecting 60 times premium of revenue assessment as per RevenueDepartment’sG.R.dated11‐3‐96but the landsof newand impartible tenure ifthey are to be converted/ sold for the agriculture purpose, they can besanctioned for sale/transfer after collecting premium as provided in GR ofRevenueDepartmentdated13‐7‐83similar tothe landsinex‐ULCareasand inMunicipalareas.

20. ReviewoforderssanctioningthenewtenureagriculturelandunderTenancyActinnewtenure.

ThepowerstotransfertherestrictedlandundertenancyActititsuseortoconvertittooldtenurehavebeenvestedinPrantOfficers(Deputy/Asst.Collectors)andthepowersto scrutinize all such orders and to take the necessary cases for review and makeprocedure according to the rules have been vested in the collectors. As per theprovisionsmadeinsection2(ch)oftheBombayTenancyandAgriculturelandAct,1948,the functions and powers of the Collectors are vested in Deputy Collectors/ AssistantCollectors.ThereforetheCollectorcannotmakearevisionofthecasesinwhichthePrantofficers, Dy. Collectors/ Assistant Collectors have made orders of change of use/conversiontooldtenureofthelandinexerciseofthepowersvestedinthem.Therefore,iftheordersmadebythePrantOfficers/Dy.Collectors/AssistantCollectorsarefoundimproperorillegalbytheCollectors,theCollectorshavetomakearevisionapplicationonbehalfofGovernmenttotheGujaratRevenueTribunal.

21. Regarding submission of necessary record for removal of restrictions of newtenure/transferintooldtenure.

AlltheCollectorsofthestateareinformedthatwhiletheapplicantsmakeanapplicationtoconvert thenew‐tenure land intoold‐tenure to theMamlatdars/DeputyCollectors/Prant Officers/ Assistant Collector they should not be asked to produce the revenue

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recordcertificates(suchasVF:8/A,7/12,6etc.)ortheircertifiedcopiesetc.becausethisis a Government record. All the concerned Mamlatdars/ Deputy Collectors/ PrantOfficers/ Assistant Collectors should be given such instructions invariably. When theCircle Inspectors/CircleOfficerareaskedtomakeaproposal, theyshouldbeaskedtoobtain relevant record/ certificates etc. from the concerned Talatis and the Talatisshould be instructed to provide the record within 3 daysmaximum. If the talatis arefound careless or making a delay, the concerned Collectors can make a proposalrecommending to theDistrict Development Officers for disciplinary action against thetalatis.

22. Explanationregarding15‐yearscontinuouspossessionincasesofdivisionoflandamongmembersoffamilyorheirswithreferencetoconversionofnew‐tenuretooldtenure.

It has been observed that sometimes the holder of land expires and the land isdistributed among heirs and such entries are considered as breach of conditions andinterpreted that the possession is not continuous for 15 years. It is clarified thatconsideringthestandinginstructions,incaseofdeath,ifthelandisdistributedtodirectblood relations (Son, daughter/wife), it cannot be considered as breach of conditions;becausesuccessionbyinheritanceisnotconsideredastransfer.

Often the holder of new‐tenure of land is alive and during lifetime only wants todistributethelandtoheirsviz.hisbrothers.Insuchcases,suchdistributioncanbedoneonlywiththepriorpermissionofCollectorandwhensuchpriorpermissionistaken,thecontinuous 15‐years holding is to be reckoned from the date of holding of originalholders.

But if such distribution among family members is done during one’s life time landwithoutpriorpermissionfromtheCollector,itisconsideredasbreachofconditionandthe land shall be forfeited to the Government. Often the holders have not taken suchprior permission due to ignorance of laws and rules. In such cases of breach ofconditions, the Collector, as per provisions contained in para 4(1) and 4(2) of theconsolidatedresolution,aftercollecting theamountofholding‐rights, re‐grant the landtosameowners/holders.Insuchcasesofbreachofconditions,thecontinuous15‐years’holdingistobeconsidered,notfromthedateofre‐granting.Thisprovisionisapplicableincaseofonlyfamilydistributionamongdirectbloodrelations.

Theseclarificationsaretobeconsideredonlyforthepurposeofconvertingnew‐tenurelandintooldtenurelandforagriculturepurpose.

23. Regardingthecasesnottobeconsideredasbreachofconditionswhentheholderofnew‐tenurelandhasmadedistributionoflandamongfamilyinone’sownlife‐time.

Whentheholderofnewandimpartible‐tenureoflandisalivedistributesthelandtohisdirect blood relations (son, daughter, wife etc.) or when such new‐tenure land isreceivedbyoneinsuccessionandthereforewanttodistributeitamonghisbrothers,itisnecessarytotakepriorpermissionfromtheCollector,becausethelandisofimpartibletenure. When such family distribution is done without prior permission from theCollector, such land is to be forfeited to government as per existing governmentinstructions.

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Due to ignorance of law or due to any other circumstances sometimes the originalholdersforgettoseeksuchpriorpermission.Insuchcasesofbreachofconditions,aspertheG.R.dated16‐3‐82ofRev.Department,andvideitsprovisioninpara4(1)and4(2),the amount of holding‐right is to be charged and the land is re‐granted to originalgrantees and in such cases also, the continuous period of holding of 15 years is to bereckoned fromthedateoforiginalholdingandnot fromthedateofre‐grantingasperordersinforce.

Despitetheseprovisions,whenthelandholdersofsuchlandhaveforgottentotakepriorpermission from the Collector, while making distribution of land among familymembers, it is directed that if the following conditions are fulfilled and if there is nootherbreachofconditions,suchlapsesshouldnotbeconsideredasbreachofconditions:

(1) Suchdistributionoflandshouldhavebeendonebytheoriginalholderamonghisdirectbloodrelations(son/daughter/wife).

(2) Ifsuchnew‐tenurelandisreceivedbyonlythepresentlandholderinsuccession;(bywayofdeathoforiginalgranteeorbywayofbeingHeadofundividedHindufamily)andthereafteritthefamilydistributiontakesplaceamongbrothers.

(3) While making such distribution, care should be taken to see that there is noviolationofprovisionsofPreventionofFragmentationAct.

(4) Thecases thathaveoccurredbefore issuingof these instructions, andwherein,theyareconsideredasbreachofconditionsandinwhichtheactionisinprocess,suchcasesshouldbefiled.

(5) Theperson(son/daughter/wife/brotherwhicheverisapplicable)getthelandasperdetailsinpara(1)and(2)abovewillholdthelandasnewandindivisibletenurelandandtheconditionsunderwhichtheoriginalgranteesaregrantedthelandwillapplytothislandaswell.

(6) In the cases of such family distribution, the duration of 15‐years’ continuousholdingwill be reckoned not from the date of family distribution but from thedateatoriginalgrantofland.

(7) Afterissuingoftheseinstructions,itshouldbeseenthatnobreachofconditionsofprovisioninpara(3)aboveorthatofanyotherconditionstakesplace.

(8) Allthecasesofbreachofconditionssoregularizedaspertheseinstructionsandthe family distribution that takes place in new‐tenure landwill be recorded inRegister of Rights. If the competent officer certifying such notes/records, feelsthatthereisnoobjectionincertifyingitotherwise,hemaycertifythesenotesandshall place an endorsement then “Subject to the instructions contained in theletterno.NSJ/102001/4646/1/Jdated30‐10‐2002ofRevenueDepartmentinVillageRegisterNo.6

24.Simplificationofprocessofconvertingthenewtenurelandtooldtenure:

RegardingbringingsimplificationintheprocessofconvertingthenewtenurelandundernewandimpartibletenureandundertherestrictedtenureofTenancyActintooldtenurefortheagricultural or Non‐agricultural purpose is dealt in vide Government Resolution dated4/7/2008anddated3/5/2011.

The prior permission of the Collector shall be required to be obtained after makingpaymentoftheconsiderationprescribedbytheStateGovernment,byissuingspecialorgeneral

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orderforconvertinganylandpurchasedbythetenants,underSections‐17‐B,32,32‐F,32‐I,32‐U&43‐1dor88‐EoranylandsoldtoanypersonunderSections32‐por64,aspersection‐43(1) of Bombay Tenancy & Agricultural Lands Act 1948 or its interest, sale, gift, transfer,mortgage, lease or transfer of name for transfer or any interest. Without obtaining priorpermissionoftheCollector,partitionofanysuch landorany interest thereincannotbemade.AccordingtoSection43(1‐A),theCollectorisrequiredtograntpermissionaspertheconditionsprescribedbytheGovernmentandasperSection73‐BofGujaratLandRevenueCode,1879,byvirtueofthisActorbyvirtueofanyconditionconnectedwiththistypeoftenure,withoutpriorpermissionofStateGovernmentorCollectororanyofficerauthorizedbytheStateGovernment,anylandholdingcannotbetransferredinthenameofanotherpersonoritspartitioncannotbemade.Onmakingpaymentof theamountprescribedby theStateGovernmentbya specialorgeneralorder,suchpermissioncanbegranted.

The prior permission of the Collector/Government is required to be obtained fortransfer,changeofpurposeorpartitionoftherentedland(includingthelandallottedtotheEx‐armymen),andthelandgrantedorre‐grantedunderdifferenttenureandunderInamiAbolitionActallotted fortheagriculturalpurposevidedifferentresolutionsoftheGovernmentandlandreservedforcattle.TheStateGovernmenthasimplementedthepolicyinrespectofconvertingsuchlandintooldtenuresothattheremaybesimplificationintransferoflandknownasnewtenureandinothertransaction.

AccordingtotheresolutionNo.JMN/3997/83/Adated15/01/98ofthedepartment,atthe time of granting such land wherein the interest of Government is included for non‐agriculturalpurpose,theprocedureoftheassessmentofthevalueofthelandisbeingconductedthrough the Committee at District Level and State Level. Much time is consumed in thisprocedureofassessmentofvalueatthevariousstagesandthetimelimit isnotprescribedforassessmentofvalue.Consideringallthesefacts,theStateGovernmenthaddecidedtoadopttheapproach of valuation based on Jantri vide Resolution dated 20/12/2006 No.NSHJ/102006/571/J.Lotofpublictimecanbesavedbyitsacceptanceanduniformityinrespectof valuation in the entire State will be maintained. Thus, it was under consideration of theGovernment tobring simplificationbyadopting theprocedureofvaluationbasedon Jantribymakingchangeinexistingvaluationprocedureandbyputtingintoforcesingleresolutioninthisregardinsteadofdifferentresolutions.

On the basis of the letterNo.STP/102008/174/H.1 dated 31/03/2008 of theRevenueDepartment,forthepurposeofStampduty,anewJantrihasbeenputintoforcebyissuingtheCircularNo.Stamp/Technical/07/08/1512dated31/03/2008witheffectfrom01/04/2008bythe Superintendent of Stamps, Gandhinagar. After studying and careful consideration, theGovernment has held that the valuation of the land of new and indivisible tenure and ofrestricted tenure type of Tenancy Act is to be done as per the rate of Jantri (as per AnnualStatementsofRates‐2006andaspertheamendmentsmadefromtimetotime).

Byconsolidatingallresolutions/circularsexistinginstructionsinrespectofvaluation,ithasbeendecidedtofollowthefollowingprocedure.

1. The new policy of the rates of premium for converting and transfer/ for change ofpurpose of landofnewand impartible and restricted tenure land fromagricultural toagriculturalpurposeornon‐agriculturalpurpose,shallbeasunder.

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Sr.No

Purpose Area Tenureofpossession

Rateofpremium

TransferatwhichTypeoftenure

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 FromAgriculturetothepurposeofagriculturaloldtenure

TheentireruralareaoftheStateexceptfollowingUrbanAreas,areasunderULC,Mahanagarpalikaareas,UrbanDevelopmentAuthorityareas,Municipalareas,NotifiedareasCantonmentareas.

After15years Zero Itshallbetransferredforthepurposeofagriculturalatoldtenure,butpremiumshallbeliabletobepaidfornon‐agriculturalpurpose

2 FromAgriculturetothepurposeofagriculturaloldtenure

TheentireruralareaoftheStateexceptfollowingUrbanAreas,areasunderULC,Mahanagarpalikaareas,UrbanDevelopmentAuthorityareas,Municipalityareas,Notifiedareas,Cantonmentareas

After15years 25% Itshallbetransferredforthepurposeofagriculturalatoldtenure,butpremiumisliabletobepaidfornon‐agriculturalpurpose

3 ForNon‐agriculturalpurpose

TheareaoftheentireState

After15years 40% Thelandshallbeconsideredofoldtenureaftersale/transferorchangeofpurpose

TheaforesaidpolicyshallbeequallyappliedintheentireState.

2. The procedure of converting the land of new tenure into old tenure for thepurpose of agricultural to agricultural (for the purpose of Sr. No. 1 of theaforesaidparaNo.1).

(A)IfsuchlandsofNewTenureandRestrictedtenureunderTenancyActhavebeenincontinuouspossessionfor15yearormorethanitsinceitsgranttothelastdateofeverymonth,areliabletobeconvertedintooldtenureforagriculturalpurpose,afterdeletingthe entry “New & Indivisiible Tenure” and noting “ liable for premium only for non‐agriculturalpurpose”onitsplace,theMamlatdarofconcernedTalukaonhisownmotionshallissuesuchorderswithin15daysandshallhavetoinformtheconcernedholderinwriting. At the same time, it shall be the responsibility of the Mamlatdar to get themutationentryofthesaidorderenteredintotheRecordofRightandtogetitcertifiedasperrules.

(B) Inthecasesalsowherein, the land isrequiredtobeconvertedfromagriculturaltoagriculturalpurposeintooldtenurebyrecovering50%premiumor20timesamountofassessment, the Mamlatdar shall have to issue orders as stated above in 2(A) afterrecoveringthepremium.Inthecasewherein50%premiumisrequiredtoberecovered

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in Urban Area for agricultural to agricultural purpose, the procedure asmentioned inparagraphNo.3shallhavetobeadopted.

(C)ItshallbetheresponsibilityofthePrantOfficertoseethattheentryofsuchordersand itsmutationentryaremade in recordwithout fail.ThePrantOfficer shallhave toforwardthecertificate to thateffect thatnosuchentry ispending tobeentered in therecordtotheCollectortillthedate25thofeverymonth.

(D)On finalizationof the certifiedmutationentryasper the aforesaid Sr.No.2 (A), thedetailstotheeffectthat“liableforpremiumonlyfornon‐agriculturalpurpose”shallhavetobementionedinboldlettersincolumnoftenureandotherrightsofVillageFormNo.7/12.

(E)Ifbreachoftenureiscommittedtheprocedureforbreachoftenureshallbeinitiatedagainstsuchcasesinsteadofconvertingthemintooldtenure.

(F)Moreoveratthetimeofgrantingsuchpermissionifthereisanyencumbranceuponthe land, then the above mentioned concerned officer shall have to issue ordersaccordinglybygrantingpermissionoftransferinoldtenureincludingencumbrance.

(G)InthecontextoflacunainrespectoftheorderissuedforconvertingthelandofnewtenureincludingTenancyActintooldtenureforagriculturalpurposeorthemutationinthatregard,thecompetentauthoritiesshallhavetoconducttherevisionproceedingsasperthestandinginstructionsissuedbytheGovernment.

(H)TheabovementionedprocedureshallhavetobereviewedinthemeetingofRevenueofficersheldbytheCollectoreverymonth.

(I) In thecaseofbreachof tenure, for thispurpose ,15(fifteen)years shallhave tobereckonedfromthedateoforderofre‐grantissuedlastly.

3. Procedure of converting from New Tenure to Old Tenure for Non‐agriculturepurpose.

(A) On receipt of application in prescribed form as per Appendix ‐I by Collector,application shall have to be forwarded toMamlatdar officewithin 7 days (Seven) forscrutinyasperchecklist.Onreceiptofsuchapplicationafterscrutiny,MamlatdarshallhavetosubmitthereporttoPrantofficerwithin20(twenty)daysaftermakingalltypesofscrutinyandsiteinspectionandthePrantofficershallhavetoforwardthereporttoCollectorafterverificationwithin10days.

(B)AfterreceivingreportofMamlatdarthroughPrantOfficer,afterverifyingallrecord,Collectorshallhavetotakedecisionwithin30(thirty)daysandthesaiddecisionshallhavetobeinformedtoconcernedperson,thecalculationoftheamountofpremiumshallhavetobemadeaspertherateofJantriprevailingonthedateofdecision.

(C) If premium is to be paid as per decision of the Collector, then on getting suchinformation theconcernedpersonshallhave topay theamountofpremiumwithin21(twentyone)days.

(D)Afterdepositingamountofsuchpremium,theCollectorshallhavetopassorder inthisregardswithin3(three)days.

(E) If amount of premium is not paid within twenty one days, then assuming thatconcerned person is not interested in getting permission and chapter should be filed.However,insomecases,ifconcernedpersonsubmitsanapplicationthenandifCollectorconsiders the reasons just, then as per the merits of the case, by the reasons to be

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recorded inwriting, instead of 21 (twenty one) days, the Collector can extend till oneyearfromdateofintimationofdecision.ButifduringthisperiodthereischangeinpriceofJantrithenpremiumshallhavetoberecoveredaccordingly.Afteroneyearapplicantshallhavetosubmitanapplicationafresh.

(F)When thepermission is required tobegrantedto thecharitable institutes fornon‐agriculturalpurposeafterrecovery,suchinstitutionisrequiredtohavebeenregisteredunder Public Trust Act. In this regard Certificate of registration before CompetentAuthority/Charity Commissioner shall have to be produced with file and auditedaccountsoflastthreeyears.Ifthepurposeofapplicant'sinstitutionisonlyfor“NoprofitNoloss”basis,forcharitableactivitieslikeCharitableHospital,Dispensary,CattleHouse,Library,Old‐ageHome,Orphanages,etc.thensuchinstitutionshallhavetobeconsideredasCharitableInstitution.

(G)ThechecklisttobegivenforcasesforwhichpriorpermissionattheCollectorleveland departmental level shall have to be prepared as per Schedule‐2 of herewith. TheCollectorcancallforchecklistandnecessaryinformationifhedeemsfit.

4. DelegationofPowers:‐

(A)NowpremiumisrequiredtoberecoveredonthebasisofJantri,allpowersofforallareasofdistrictshallbevestedwithCollector.

(B) Instead of forwarding of proposals having valuation >Rs.50lakhs only proposalshaving valuation of >Rs.1 crore shall have to be forwarded to Government for priorpermission.

(C) As per above provision of 4(B), the permission has to be granted after makingverificationatdepartmentlevel.

5. RegardingconsideringratesofJantri:

(A) When sale is required to be made from agriculture to agriculture purpose, thevaluationshallbemadebyconsideringrateofagricultureJantriprevailinginUrbanandRuralarea.

(B) Inruralarea,whenthe land isusedfornon‐agriculturepurpose,valuationshallbemadebyconsideringratesofJantriforthatpurpose.

(c)InUrbanarea,fornon‐agriculturepurpose,valuationshallbemadeafterconsideringratesofJantriofdevelopedland.

(d)Whennon‐agricultureuse ismade foreducational,social, charityorotherpurpose,thenvaluationshallbemade in ruralarea,by considering rateof Jantri for residentialpurposeandinurbanarea,byconsideringrateofJantriofthedevelopedland.

(e)TheCollectorshallhavetoconsiderrateofJantriwhichareapplicabletozone,wardorblockwherethelandissituated.TherateofJantriofotherzone,wardorblockshallnotbeconsidered.

(f)When“rateofdevelopedlandisnotmentionedinJantriofthearea,valuationshallbemadebyconsideringthepurposeandrateofprevailingJantriofthesaidarea.

6. Procedurefordisposalofpendingproposals:‐

(a)Inpendingproposalsinrespectoffixingpremiumatdistrictlevelandstatelevel,inallproposalswhereinthedecisionisrequiredtobetakenafter1/4/2008,thecalculationofthepremiumshallbemadeonthebasisoftherateasperJantri.

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(b)TheproposalswhichhavenotbeenplacedintheDistrictValuationCommittee,suchproposals pending at District level, shall not be placed in the District ValuationCommittee, but their valuation shall bemade as per Jantri. The proposalswhich havebeensenttotheDeputyTownPlannerforvaluation,shallbecalledbackandcalculationofthepremiumshallbemadeonthebasisofrateasperJantri.

(c) The proposals decided by the District Level Valuation Committee, shall also bedisposedagainattheCollectorlevelbydecidingthepremiumonthebasisoftherateofJantri.

(d)TheproposalspendingatthestatelevelshallnotbesentbacktothedistrictorshallnotbeproducedintheValuationCommitteeofStatelevel,butpermissionshallbegivenbytakingconsentoftheGovernmentandconsideringtherateofJantri.

(e) The pending proposals which have been valued in the office of the Chief TownPlannerandwhichhavenotbeenvaluedshallbereceivedbackandpermissionshallbegivenaftertakingconsentoftheGovernmentandapplyingthepriceofJantri.

(f)Theproposalssentbackfromthestateleveltothedistrictlevelforcompliance,shallnotbesentbacktothedepartment,butasperaboveinstruction,theCollectorshallhavetodisposetheproposalsbydecidingthepriceonthebasisofJantri.

(g)InthecaseswheretheproposalshavebeenreceivedattheStatelevelandnecessityarises for compliance on the basis of the records, the proposals of the amount up toRs.OneCrore,shallbedisposedinaccordancewithrulesbyreturningtheproposalsandby making complete verification at the Collector level as per the check list and byreturningtheproposalsbereturned.

(h)Intheproposalsremainedpendingatthedistrictandthestatelevelalso,inallcaseswhereinthepermissionorder isrequiredtobe issuedafter1‐04‐2008also, theordersshallhavetobeissuedbydecidingthepremiumasperJantri.

7.Inthecasesoflandallottedunder BhudanandTheGujaratAgricultureLandCeilingAct,1960,provisionsofthisresolutionshallnotbeapplied.

25.Provisionsregardingbreachofconditionsofnew‐tenureland:

(1) Ifthelandisgrantedunderanyspecificnormsorconditions,andthekabuliyatinthis regard is obtained from the holder in prescribed pro‐forma and if theseconditions are properly described in the said kabuliyat and if it is clearlymentioned in the kabuliyat that the possession and use of land is subject tofulfilling of these conditions under Section‐68 of the Land Revenue Code andeven ifnotmentionedexplicitly in thekabuliyat about consequencesof breachany of these conditions, the procedure can be done for breach of any of theconditionsunderSection79‐AofLandRevenueCode.

(2) Evenwhenitcannotbeprovedbydirect,indirectorcircumstantialevidencethatthelandisundernew‐tenure,thepermissionoflandcannotbecancelledevenifit ismentionedas“NewTenure” inVF:No.7/12of thevillageRegisterandthusthelandcannotbeforfeitedtoGovernment.Insuchcases,whenthebondisnotrequired pro‐forma or when it is lost, it is necessary to have a new bond onrecord.

(3) UnderSection‐70of theLandRevenueCode, if thenew tenure landunder therestrictedtype,whichotherwisecannotbetransferredwithoutthepermissionof

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collector, is taken into possession by court decree, Collector cannot raise anobjectionthatthelandisnon‐transferable,buthoweverwhenthecourtdecreeiseffectedandthelandistakenforauction,theCollectorisempowerednottogivepermissionforitstransfer.

(4) The restriction exists that the land cannot be transferred without priorpermissionoftheCollectorunderSection‐73‐AoftheLandRevenueCode,underSection‐3, point no. (17) right to possession or holdingmeans thepart of landheldbytheholder.Consideringthisdefinition,incontextwithsection73‐AoftheAct; since the land cannot be transferred without prior permission of theCollector,itcanbegivenonrentorlease,meaningthereby,tochangetherighttohold/possess. Thus, to hold the land on lease is as good as its transfer. SuchtransferalsocannotbedonewithoutpriorpermissionfromtheCollector,inviewofSection73‐AoftheAct.

(5) Afterconvertingthenew‐tenurelandintoold‐tenureland,ifforthepurposeforwhich application was made to convert the land, is not realized within theprescribed time period, after serving a notice for 3 months, the land can beforfeitedtoGovernment.

26. Pre‐cautionsagainstthecasesofbreachofconditionsofnew‐tenureland.

(1) InVF.No.7/12 of VillageRegister, besidesmaking a note under column“other rights”, on left corner of the form also, the words “new‐tenureland”shouldbewrittenwithredink.

(2) Whilepreparinga ‘PahaniPatrak’orwhilerecordingthetransferentry,Talati should immediately report to the Mamlatdar about breach ofcondition. Mamlatdars and Prant Officers during their inspectiontour/visit, should scrutinize the case of breach of rights and makeappropriateprocedure.

(3) TheCircleOfficersandCircle Inspectors also,duringcrop inspectionorduringverificationofnotesoftransfer,ifthecaseofbreachofconditionisfoundout,shouldimmediatelyinformittoMamlatdar.

(4) The inspecting officers also should make a mention of such breach ofconditionscasesintheirmonthlydiary,whentheyidentifysuchcases.

(5) Collectors,PrantOfficersandDILRalsoshouldverifythediariesofCircleOfficersorCircleInspectorsandshouldfindoutthecasesofnewtenurelandandshouldpayspecialattentiononTalati’sfunctions.

(6) Whosoeverofficerhasconnivedatthecasesofbreachofconditionsofnew tenure land; the Collector should take strict disciplinary actionsagainstthem.

(7) Justonlybymentioningthetenure“newtenure”inthevillagerecord,itisnot clearlyunderstood that the land is indivisibleandnon‐transferable.Therefore informno.6,7/12and inotherregisters itshouldclearlybementioned that the granting of this land is “indivisible and non‐transferable”.

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(8) Inthenotesinlandrights,ifthereisnokabuliyatorcontractoranyotherevidences regarding granting of the land, such notes should not bechanged,unlessanduntilitisprovedthatthesenotesarefalse.

(9) If any person raises an objection on the basis of documents or otherevidences that the notes in record about type of land is mentionedwrongly or when the detail of notes are found false at the time ofinspectionofvillagerecords,legalprocedureshouldbedoneonthebasisofRecordofRightsandtheninboththeVF.No.6and7/12,thedecisionshould be recorded that the land is impartible or non‐transferable orboth.

27. Abstract ofVF.No.1:Area& assessmentdetails asperRevenueAccountsManualandnewformatprescribed:

The classification of land as per its holding rights should be shown incolumn(2)ofVillageFormNo.1.

a.OldTenure:Underthishead,thatlandshouldbeconsideredwhichisofRaiyatwaritypeunderSection‐63ofLandRevenueCodeandthatlandforwhichtheholderhasrighttosaleanddivisionofit.

b.NewTenure: ItisthatlandwhichisrestrictedunderSection73‐AofLandRevenueCode.

(1) Restrictedundersection73‐AofLandRevenueCode.(2) Land with holding rights with restricted rights under Section‐43 or other

sectionsoftheTenancyAct.(3) LandwithholdingrightswithrestrictedrightsundervariousLandReformsActs.

(1) DevsthanInamiLands.(2) Thetypeoflandshouldbementionedincaseoflandswhichdoesnotfall

under(1)to(3)above. Such classification should be mentioned in Village Form No.1 and itsabstractshouldbeworkedoutasshowninthevillageform.WhenanyRevenueOfficercomesforinspectionvisit,thosenotesshallbeexaminedinlightofnotesinPahaniPatrakandRecordofRightandifanyactisfoundwhichisultra‐virustotheconditionsoragainstanyrightsnecessaryprocedureshouldbedone.TheCollectors, in this respectshould orient theDeputyMamlatdars,CircleOfficersandTalatis.IfaTalatifindsanybreachwhilepreparingapahanipatrakorduringhis visit, he should immediately report to higher authorities and the higherauthoritiesshouldtakenecessaryactioninthematter.

28. Givingofnew‐tenurelandonlease.

(1) Thelandcouldbegivenonleaseonlytogenuinefarmers.

(2) Thedemandforleasingnew‐tenurelandonleaseformonsooncrops(KharifPak)shallbemadebefore31stofMarchandforSummerCrops(Rabicrop)before1stof July. The Collectors shall cause to dispose of such demands well in timeotherwisetherewouldbeproblemsofbreachofcondition.

(3) If the holder of the land isworking inArmy or is aged one or is physically ormentallydisabledandthereforecannotundertakeagriculturalactivitieshimself,thepermissionshouldbegrantedtogivethelandonlease.Likewise,incasesofwidowsor in casesofminors, suchpermission togive landon lease shouldbe

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granted.Incaseofminors, theperiodof leaseshouldbetill theminorbecomesmajor.

(4) Collectorstogivegrantonlease,landsofnewtenurewheresuchlandsareheldbyanypublic,religious,charitableinstitution.

(5) Collectors may give the powers to the Prant officer for giving permission ofgrantinglandsofnewtenureonlease.

Whenthelandistobegivenonleaseforcasesotherthanabove,collectorfindsreasonable,maysendsuchcasestoGovernment.

(6) ThecustomthatMaleksofThasracanleasetheirlandswithoutpermissionoftheGovernmentisdropped.

(7) TheCollectorsshouldgivepermissiontothepossessorsoflandofnewtenuretoallow constructing school in rural areas. Subject to the condition that the farmbuildinginwhichit isdecidedtoruntheschoolshallbeactuallyput touseforschool and shall not be put to any non‐agricultural use and if the possessorrecovers rent for using this farm building for school, he has to pay to thegovernment,assessmentofnon‐agriculturalrateequaltospaceoffarmbuilding.

29. GivingGiftoflandofnewtenure:

(1) ThecollectororPrantOfficermaygivepermissiontograntlandsofnewtenureongifttonearrelativessubjecttotheconditionthattheyagreetocultivatethelandsbyself‐cultivationandthepersonwhogivesgifthasnolegalheirandifhehasheirhehasnoobjection.

(2) The land holdermay seek permission for giving gift of land of new tenure forpublicpurposeto institutionor individual forputtingtouse forpublicpurposeorforcharitablepurpose.Insuchcases,thepersonwhotakesgifthastogiveinwritinginlegalformthatthelandwillbeputtouseforparticularpurposeandindefault,thegovernmentwillresumethelandandnocompensationwillbepaidandbeforedoingso,hewillgivenoticeofthreemonths.Nopermissionshallbegivenforreligiouspurposes.

(3)BhudanSamitiwhichisauthorizedbyAcharyaVinobaBhaveorSarvaSewaSanghcanholdlandsas newtenureinfavourofSarvaSevaSangh,andmaybetransferred as a gift and Bhudan Samiti and Sarva Seva Sanghmay retransfersuchlandsto landlesspeopleundernewand impartible tenure.Mamlatdarcangivesuchpermission.

N.B.: (A)TheRevenueDepartment shouldnotgo in to interpretationofveracityofgiftsoflandbecauseofBhudanactivity,butseeonlylawfulpossessionoftheland.

(B) ForegothecasesofbreachofconditionregardinglandsgiftedforBhudan.

(C) IftheprovisionsofFragmentationActareviolatedwithregardtolandheldundernewtenure,permissiontotransfersuchlandshallnotbegiven.

(D) ProvisionsofTenancyActwillnotbeapplicableto landsofnewtenuretransferredduetoactivityofBhudanandpermissionmaybegivenundertheTenancyActforsuchtransfer.

30. Givingpermissionformortgaginglandsofnewtenure.

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(1) If a landholder of non‐backward class ha unauthorized transer to anyotherpersonaftermortgaging the landofnew tenure to the registeredco‐operative society, such land after resuming by the government andexaminingmeritsofthecaseandifitisfirstmistakeoftheagriculturist,itmaybereturnedformaintenanceofthefamilyoflandholders,subjecttooccupancypricethatmaybedecidedbytheCollectorandtomortgagetothesociety.Iftheseconditionsarenotsatisfiedorifthelandholderdoesnotwantbackorhehasnoeconomiccapacityforthat,thenthislandcanbedisposedof inamanner inwhichhemaynotsufferharmand ifanydemanddoesnotcomeforwardforthislandthislandmaybeentrustedtothe society and the society may after obtaining permission of theCollector,leasetobonafideagriculturist.

(2) As per Land Improvement Loans Act and Agricultural Loan Act, non‐transferable landsofnewtenure,maybegenerallymortgagedinfavourofregisteredco‐operativesocietiesforobtainingloanbythelandholdersandforthatpermissionwillnotberequired.

(3) In order to get loan under the Land Improvement Loans Act andAgricultural Loans Act, the land holderswho hold lands under new andrestricted tenure may, securing advance on their lands, mortgage assecurity in favour of the State Bank of India, its sub‐branches and thefollowingnationalizedbanksandforthatpermissionwillnotberequired:

(1) UnionBankofIndiaanditssub‐branches. (2) CentralBankofIndia. (3) BankofIndia. (4) PunjabNationalBank (5) BankofBaroda. (6) UnitedCommercialBank (7) CanaraBank (8) DENABank (9) SyndicateBank (10) UnitedBankofIndia. (11) AllahabadBank (12) IndianBank (13) IndianOverseasBank (14) BankofMaharashtra (15) AnyotherNationalizedBank.

There shall be first charge in respect of advances made by theGovernment on securities on agricultural lands,whereas there shall be secondchargeofBanksonadvancesbeingmadebythem.

(4) Lands of new tenure under Land Improvement Loans Act andAgriculturalLoansAct.

Lands mortgaged in favour of registered co‐operative societies, exceptlandsre‐grantedunderlandtenureabolitionActsandwhenloanisobtainedonthat land, if violation of condition is found on account of any other reasons,interestofsuchco‐operativesocietiesbesafeguarded.

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Becauseofchargetherighttogetamountinpaymentfromaparticularfundorfromaparticularpropertyariseswhereasinmortgageinterestofdefiniteimmovablepropertyistransferred.

32. Exchangeoflandofnewtenure:

Thelandholdersofnewtenuremayexchangetheirlandsforlandofoldtenure,providedthatthelandwhichisexchangedwillbeconsideredthatofnewtenure.

33. Making partition of land of new tenure and land of impartiable tenure anddistributioninfamily.

For partitioning land of new tenure and impartible tenure, for distribution in familypriorapprovalofCollectorisnecessarydueto“impartible”tenure.

(1) Partitionofland,givenundernewandimpartibletenurecannotbemadewithoutpermissionoftheCollector.Ondeathofalandlord,namesofheirsareenteredjointly.Ifthelandinwhichjointnamesareenteredistobepartitionedaspershare,permissionofCollector is necessary. Representation saying that delay is occurred in giving suchpermissionwasmadeinthemeetingofConsultativeCommitteeof theMembersof theLegislativeAssemblyon2‐7‐82.Asregards, that thegovernmenthasdecided thatasamatterofcoursegenerallysuchpermissionshouldbegranted.Ofcourse,inpermissionthatmaybegrantedtomakepartitionaccordingtothatandpartofthelandshouldnotbe less than the standard area decided under the Prevention of Fragmentation ofAgricultural Land and Consolidation of Holdings Act. Of course, provisions of otherLaws/Rulesshouldbesatisfied.Collectorsarerequestedtoseethataboveactionistakenandnodelaywhatsoevermayoccurtherein.

(2) Theheirsofdeceasedlandowner,ifcasesoflandwhichisintheirjointnameispartitioned without getting permission under Section‐43 of the Bombay Tenancy andAgricultural Land Act and under trial, such cases should not be conducted but re‐establishinglegalconditionwhichwasinjointnamesofheirs,ifapplicationismade,thepermissionofmakingpartitionamongstheirsshouldbegrantedasamatterofcourse.InstructionstotakeactionsaccordinglyaregiventotheCollector.

34. PaymentofcompensationwhileacquiringLandofnewtenure.

(1) Lands which are covered under notification issued under Section 73‐A of theLandRevenueCodeinwholeofthestate,theircompensationshouldbepaidconsideringsuchlandsunderoldtenure.

(2) Butinsuchvillages,if landofnewandimpartibletenureisgiventoanypersonbythegovernmentunderspecialorders,compensationofsuchlandsshouldbepaidinamanner inwhichcompensation ispaid forthenewand impartible tenure,but incasesfollowing 29‐3‐78, as per section 11‐A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1891 the amountdeductableisfixedatonlyfivepercentandremaining95%compensationisdecidedtobepaidtotherespectivelandowners.

Note:Havingmodified theprovisionsof thesaidpara15(2)provisionof the followingpara15(3)aremadeapplicable.

(3) Looking to the judgement of the hon’ble Supreme Court (AIR 1996 SupremeCourt) 904) dated 1‐11‐95 (S.A. 3009/83with C.A. 10421/95 ENES LP(C) 3746/79 /Maharashtra Government versus Baba Govind Gavare and others) as per hon’bleSupremeCourtwhenlandofnewtenureistransferredasperprovisionsofsection43(1)

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of the Bombay Tenancy Act, the State Government has powers to recover amounts ofgovernment contribution,butwhen theStateGovernmentcompulsorily acquires landsfor public purpose under the Acquisition Act, it is held that the government cannotdeductsuchamountsfromthecompensationoflandsundernewtenure.

Taking into account the judgement of the hon’ble Supreme Court and looking to theprovisionsofArticle141of the constitutionof India, judgementof the SupremeCourtbecomes lawand after careful considerationof the StateGovernment, instructionsaregiven to all Acquisition Officers that in the lands being acquired under the LandAcquisitionAct5%amountoftheGovernmentcontributionhasnottobedeductedfromthemoneyofcompensationoflandsofnewtenurebeingpaid.

(4) When land is granted in lieu of the land acquired by the Government, it isprovidedthat the landsshouldbegrantedundersameconditionunderwhichthe landholderholdstheland.

35. Standardoffixingpriceoflandofnewtenurewhilegivingtagaviloan.

Atthetimeofmakingadvanceoftagavionlandsofnewtenure,thepriceofthatshouldbecalculatedhalfthepriceofmarketpriceoflandofoldtenure.

36. Gettingadequateadvanceonlandsofnewtenure.

Co‐operative credit agencies and nationalized banks make advances for variouspurposesregardingdevelopmentofagriculture.Theyalsomakeadvancetolandholdersoflandofnewtenure/however,sincethemarketpriceoflandofnewtenureislessandsincethereisencumbranceofgovernmentofpayingpremiumonsuchlandatthetimeofevery transfer, the agencies making advance keep wide and safe margin in assessingpriceofland.Duetothisthelandholderholdinglandundernewtenuregetsadvanceoflessamouuntand in theircasesdevelopmentof landgetshindered.Restrictionofnewtenure shouldnot come in thewayof development of agriculturewhich is verymuchessentialandtherefore,thegovernmentdecidesasunder:

(1) Incasesofholdersof landofnewtenureif the landholderhasmadedefault inpaymentofloanamount,thegovernmentwillallowtheagencymakingcredittorecovertheloanamountconsideringsuchlandtothatofoldtenure.

(2) Aftertheoutstandingamountofcreditagencyisrecovered,thegovernmentwillrecover necessary premium from the amount thatmay remain. The abovementionedrelaxationswillbeavailableonlytoCo‐operativeCreditagenciesandthatStateBankofIndiaanditsbranchesandnationalizedbanksonly.

37. ClarificationaboutrecoveryofTagaviloansonlandofnewtenureandduesoflanddevelopmentbankbypublicauction.

(1) IfagriculturistdoesnotrepayduestoTagavi,whethertheDistrictDevelopmentOfficer,takeactiontosellbypublicauction,thesecuredlandofnewtenureandrecovermoneywithpriorapprovalofthecollector?

RequirementofpermissionofCollectorforsellinglandofnewtenureisforlandholderwho desires to sell such land. Where the District Development Officer takes actionthroughstrictmeasuresbyvirtueofthepowerofCollectorasperprovisionsoftheLandRevenue Rules, is not required to take prior approval of the Collector. The DistrictDevelopmentOfficertakesactionasarepresentativeofthegovernmentbyvirtueofhispower.

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(2) Can land development bank sell by auction, the land of new tenure kept assecurityforrecoveryofitsdueswithoutpermissionoftheCollector.

(3) Ifduesarerecoveredsellinglandofnewtenureasabove(1)and(2)whetherthegovernmentcanrecoverpremiumof50percentinsuchcasesaspercurrentstandardofgovernment.

When in thisway government dues or dues of the LandDevelopment Bank are to berecovered, after such dues are completely recovered from sale price, if any additionalamount remains outstanding from sale price, the Government may get recoverablepremium from that as per law. Thereafter, means after recovering premium if anyamountremains,theremainingamountmaybeavailabletolandholderdebtor.

(4) On selling land of new tenure as above, the person who purchases land byauction, is it necessary to keep restriction that he should have more land than oneeconomicholding?

Thereisnoneedtoimposesuchrestriction.Thiskindofrestrictionwillbeapplicabletothosewhoaregivengovernmentlandsasrelief.Restrictionofeconomicholdingwillnotbeapplicabletothosewhohavepurchasedlandbyauction,butceilingfixedundertheagriculturallandceilingActwillbeapplicable.

(5) Whenlandofnewtenureisdisposedofbypublicauctionunderwhichtenurethepurchaseroflandbyauctioncanholdtheland.

Underwhichtenurethepurchaserofsuchlandwillheldsuchlanddependsupontheconditionsunderwhichtheauctionwasheld.Asarulethelandofnewtenureistobesoldasnewtenure.Butinadvertisementofsellingsuchlandbypublicauction,itshouldbemadeproperlyclearthatlandistobesoldasnewtenuresoastoenablethepersonsdesiringtopurchasetoknowclearlythatthepersoninwhosenametheauctionwillbeapprovedshallheldthelandundernewtenure.

(6) If duesare recoveredafter selling landofnew tenure asper existingnormsofgovernmentwhethertheamountofpremiumshouldberecoveredornotinsuchcases?

Whenduesofgovernmentorduesoflanddevelopmentbankaretoberecovered,aftersuch dues are recovered from the selling price as per government rules amount ofpremium admissible should be recovered first from the amount whichever remainsoutstanding to be recovered from the remaining amount and thereafter, if amountremainsasoutstanding,thatamountmaybeavailabletolandholders.

38. Co‐operativesocietiesandLandofnewtenure.

(1) The Collector may recommend to the Government for transfer in favour ofregisteredCo‐operativeSocieties,the landsheldunderrestrictedtenureprovidedsuchlandsarenotmortgagedwithregisteredco‐operativesocieties.

(2) Ifsuchlandsareprocuredbysocietiesduetodefaultofitsdebtormember,theselandsmaybesoldbyrestrictedtenuretobonafideagriculturistbypublicauction.

(3) Thesocietymaygrantsuchlandsonleasetobonafideagriculturistforcultivationobtaining prior permission of the Collector. Before the land is granted on lease forcultivation to anybody else other than original land holder, the original land holdershouldbegivenfirstopportunitythathedoesnotwanttocultivatethislandonlease.

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(4) If a land holder of backward class, because of being a debtor member of theregistered co‐operative society has first mortgaged the land with the societyauthorisedly,butsubsequentlytransfersuch landofnewtenure infavourofanyotherperson, this land may be attached. If this is his first mistake the same should besurrendered to him with subject to condition of mortgaging to the society. Beforesurrenderinglandinthiswaytooriginallandholder,generallytheamountofoccupancypriceperholdingshouldberecoveredhoweveriftheoriginallandholderdoesnotwantthelandorhehasnoimplementsforself‐cultivationorhehasnoeconomiccapacityoritisfoundthatbreachoflandtenureiscommittedagainandagain,landmaybedisposedofotherwisewithout impedimentof theencumbranceof the society. Ifnodemand forpurchasing the land ismade by anybody landmay be surrendered to the society andthereafter the societymaygiveon lease tobona‐fidecultivatorwithpermissionof theCollector.

(5) Ifthelandofdebtormemberoftheregisteredco‐operativesocietyisattachedbythegovernmentbecauseofnon‐paymentof revenue, such land shouldnotbegiven tothe society or the person selected by it or the surety of the debtor member, societyshould be advised to pay land revenue so that the government may free it fromattachment. If the society refuses to pay land revenue, and if the original land holderdemandstheland,landmayberegranted,recoveryamountofoccupancyrightequaltothe amount of land revenue and on satisfaction that the land holderwill cultivate thelandbyself‐cultivation.Otherwisethelandmaybedisposedoflegally.Ifthesocietypaystheamountof landrevenue, landmaybegrantedto itwithnewandindivisibletenureandtheCollectormaygivepermissionto leaseor tosell to thesocietywithconditionsthatmaybefoundproperbyhimafterexaminingmeritsanddemerits.

(6) Thelandheldundernewandindivisibletenureismortgagedunauthorisedlytotheregisteredco‐operativesocietyandhasbecomesubjecttoaward,thesameshallbedisposedofasperprovisionsoftheBombayCo‐operativeAct,1925andthelandmaybesoldaspergovernmentrulesandregulations.

(7) Withregardtocasesnotincludedinaforesaidpara(1)to(6)theCollectorshouldsubmittothegovernmentthroughtheRegistrarofCo‐operativeSocietiesfornecessaryorders.

39. Forsecuringloanunder“SeasonalFinanceScheme’onthelandheldbymembersoftheco‐operativesocietyonnewtenure,theymaybegivenpermissiontocreateencumbranceinfavouroftheCo‐operativeSocietymaybegrantedsubjecttothefollowingconditions.

(1) Whenanydefault ismadebythelandholderforencumbranceorrepaymentofamountofloan,directdisposaloflandcannotbemadebysale,buthemaygiveforcultivationonleasebyauctionandthemoneyreceivedtowardslandgivenonleaseforcultivationwillberecoveredbyadjustinginaccountagainstrepaymentofloanofdefaulter.

(2) On satisfaction by the Collector or any other Authorized Officer permission tocreate encumbrance on new land may be given provided that the applicantshould be a self‐cultivator and he has no other alternative, accept land forsecurityanddemandofloanisreasonable.

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Chapter 34

KhordalandsbeingheldunderrestrictedtenureofChav,Karami,Ubhad,RavalainoldSaurashtraarea

UnderGovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.RVJ/1079/11992‐Zdated10‐10‐79andGovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.RVJ/2790/MR/63/2dated10‐4‐2006, following provisions have beenmade to disposeKhorda lands of Chav, Karami, Ubhad,RavlatenureinoldSaurashtraarea.

PriortotheformationofSaurashtraState,varioustypesofrightsandinterestswereinexistenceforresidentialhousesandresidentiallandsinvillagesandcities.Insomeareastherewereabsoluterightstowardssuchlands,whereasinsomeareastherewererestrictedrightslikeRavla,Chav,Karami,Ubhad.TheoldSaurashtrastatehadlaiddownsuchpolicythatthosewhowanttocontinuetheirexistingrightsshouldbeallowedtocontinuetheiroccupancyrights,butthosewhowant tohaverights tosaleasgiven inoldtenure landsasperLandRevenueCode,shouldbegrantedsuchrightsrecoveringoccupancypriceonthebasisofpopulation.Notime‐limitwasfixedforconversionofrestrictedrightsintoun‐restrictedrights.Whenordersgrantingsuchabsoluterightsweremade,manyinstancescametothenoticeofthegovernmentinwhich,though people have no right to sell such lands, they had sold such restricted tenure landswithoutpayingoccupancypriceandthuscommittedbreachoftenure.Insuchcases,suchlandswereforfeitedandvestedbytheGovernment.Becausesuchsalesweremadeduetoignoranceoflaw,Saurashtra statehaddecided thatsuchsalesmade illegallymaybe regularizedbypayingoccupancy price upto 30‐4‐1957. Based on the population, the old Saurashtra state madeprovisionsforconversionofsuchrestrictedtenurehouse‐sitesandlandstoabsolutetenurebypaying occupancy price fixed by the State. After payment of the same, Certificate/ Sanadwasgiven,onthebasisofwhichtheycouldeasilysale/mortgagesuchhouse‐sites/lands.

It has come to the notice of the Government that still there aremany cases inwhichpeople are living on such house‐siteswhich are held on restricted tenures. As the holders ofthese house‐sites have no evidence of ownership rights, they cannot sell such properties,whereas some people illegally transfer without paying any occupancy price. Therefore, thequestion of solving the issue and granting the land of their house‐sites on absolute right atnegligibleprice/currentprice toall thosewhohavebeen livingonsuchhouse‐sitessince thetimeofprincelystate,wasunderconsiderationofthegovernment.

AsperthelatestGovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartment,Ni.RVJ/2790/MR‐63/Zdated 10/04/2006, it is proposed that house‐sites held on such restricted tenures as Chav,Ravla, Karami, Ubhad etc shall be granted on absolute old tenure rights after recoveringoccupancypriceasshownbelow:

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ClassificationofArea(asonthedateofapplication)

OccupancyPricebasedonpresentuse(persq.m.)

Remarks

Residential Commercial

Ruralarea 10 20 If the present occupant isneither the original granteenorhisheirs,occupancypriceto be recovered shall bedouble than the proposedprice

Municipalityarea

Upto100sq.m. 20 40 Sameasabove

Morethan100sq.m. 25 50

MunicipalCorporationarea

Upto100sq.m. 30 60 Sameasabove

Morethan100sq.m. 35 70

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Chapter 35

Aveda(trough)landsinSaurashtra.

UnderGovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.AVD‐1079‐44677‐Zdated21stSeptember, 1979, following provisions has been made in respect of aveda (trough) lands inSaurashtra

1. In princely states of former Saurashtra state, some lands were assigned as aveda(trough)landsbythestateforbuildingandfillingtroughsfortheanimals.Personfillingsuch troughswas known as “avediya”. Such land used to remain as “aveda lands” tillavediyas rendered their services. Once they stop rendering such services, such landswereassumedandgotvestedwiththestate.Moreover,somelandswereexemptedfromlandrevenuetillthepersonfillingwatertroughrenderssuchserviceandwhenceasestorendersuchserviceexemptionwasautomaticallywithdrawn.

UndertheGujaratPanchayatsAct,1993,itisthedutyofthepanchayattoprovidefacilityofAveda(drinkingwater foranimal).AstheStateGovernment’s financialassistance isavailableforrenderingsuchservices,Governmentresolvedtotakebackallsuchlandsasweregivenas“avedalands”intheformerSaurashtraStateanddisposeofasunder:

(1) In all such cases wherein aveda lands were exempted from payment of landrevenue,holdersofsuchlandswereallowedtokeeppossessionofthesamewithconditionthattheyshallpaythelandrevenueasapplicable.

(2) In all such caseswherein landswere granted by the state, such lands shall beassumedandshallvestwiththeGovernment.

2. After the landsof aveda (trough)areassumed, the collectormay,onpaymentof ratesspecifiedinGovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartment,andNo.LND‐3960‐A‐1,dated1‐3‐1960,re‐grantforthepurposeofagriculturetotheexistingholdersofsuchlands,onnewand impartible tenure, onpayment of occupancyprice and subject topaymentofannualassessmentasapplicable.

3. Insuchcaseswhereintheprivateindividualhasgivenlandtothevillageoranybodyhasgiven his private land for charitable purpose, such lands cannot be assumed by thegovernmentbutshallcontinuetoremainonrecordsofgrampanchayatwithaconditionthatpanchayatshallpaytheannualassessmentasapplicable.

4. Whereaveda(trough)landhasbeengrantedtopersonafterenteringin“LandAlienationRegister”orinanyotherrecordofthestate,uponabolitionofInams,occupancyrightisacquiredbyInamdari.e.InamholderKosiya/Avediya.

5. In such caseswherein aveda (trough) land has been granted by old administration tovillageortoanypersononbehalfofvillageforfillingwatertrough,suchlandsshallbere‐grantedtoAvediya/KosiyaandsuchlandsshallnotbegrantedtoPanchayat.

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6. If Panchayatwants such aveda land for reasonablepublic purpose, after assuming thesame,thislandshallnotbere‐grantedtoKosiya/AvediyaandmaybeassignedforsuchpurposeasperprevailingprovisionsoftheGovernment.

7. Forpriorapprovaloftransferofallsuchavedalandsashavebeenre‐grantedundernewand impartible tenure, provisions of Government Resolution No. NSJ/102006/571/J(Part‐II), dated 4‐07‐08 and Government Resolution No. NSJ/102006/571/J(Part‐II),dated3‐05‐11shallapplyandshallbedisposedofaccordingly.

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Chapter 36

LandAcquisitionAct1894.

At present, process of land acquisition is carried out under the Land Acquisition Act,1894inthecountry.InourstatealsotheprocessoflandacquisitioniscarriedoutunderthesaidActwithsuitableamendmentsmadebythestategovernment.Thesovereignpowerhasrighttoacquireprivateimmovablepropertyforpublicuse.ThisisthemainbaseofthisAct.Generally,theprocessoflandacquisitionindistrictisdonebytheSpecialLandAcquisitionOfficer.PrantOfficercanalsoacquirelandundertheinstructionsofCollectorunderlandacquisitionact.Thisprocesshas tobeundertakenasperprovisionsof theLandAcquisitionAct‐1894, resolutions,amendmentresolutions,andinstructionsincircularformissuedfromtimetotime.

ThedefinitionofCollectorisgivenunderSection‐4(c)ofthesaidAct.ThepowersunderthisActintheStatearebeingexercisedbytheLandAcquisitionOfficer.

Process

b. The acquiringbodyhas toprepareproposal of land acquisition forpublicpurpose forwhichlandistobeacquiredandhastosubmitproposalstotheCollector.

c. Thereafter, Collector shall transfer proposal to the Special Land Acquisition Officer orPrant Officer for process of land acquisition (under Section‐52‐A including orders ofdelegationofpowers).

d. Onexaminingnecessarydocuments, copiesof7/12,mapof landunderacquisitionetc.proposal is sent to office of the District Inspector of Land Records(DILR) andrepresentativeoftheacquiringbody.

e. Thereafter,preliminarynotificationunderSection‐4ispublished,inwhichobjectionsofanyinterestedpersonsarecalledfor within30daysasperSection‐5(A).IfobjectionsarenotreceivedintimefinalnotificationunderSection‐6ispublished.Ifobjectionsarereceived they are sent to theGovernment topublish final notificationunder Section‐6alongwith report of Section 5(A). Thereafter, hearing of interested persons is held atvillage level forclaimsofcompensationunderSection‐9.Taking intoaccountof claimsputforwardandcopiesofsalesoffiveyearsobtainedfromTalati/DistrictRegistrarandasperprovisionsofSections23and24compensationawardisdeclared.

Pointstobekeptinmindinrespectoflandacquisitionprocessatthetimeofjoint‐measurement:

If adequate care is exercised at the time of process of land acquisition manyirregularitiescanbeavoided.Therefore,followingaspectsshouldbetakenintoaccountatthetimeofjoint‐measurement.

(i) Whenlandofblocknumberisacquired,variousHissasfallingunderacquisitionandthenamesofthepossessorsofthoseHissasshallbeclearlyshownandtheentryofthatshouldbemadeinmeasurementsheet,Para‐104formandinHissaPatrak.

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(ii) Asstatedabove,theareaof landunderacquisitionshouldbeequalinPara‐104form,HissaPatrakandmeasurementsheet.

(iii) The surveyor and the representative of acquiring body should do joint‐measurement. Possessors of land may be ensured and if copies of 7/12 aresubmittedaccordingly,thenamesofpossessorsshouldbeclearlyshowninPara‐104.Sothatnoquestionmayariseatthetimeofaward.Adequatecareshouldbetakeninrespectofthestructuresonthelandunderacquisition.

(iv) In order to obviate cases of re‐acquisition it is to be ascertained from thecorrectionentriesmade in theOfficeof theDistrictLand Inspector andVillageRecords.

(v) Signature of authorized officer of the acquiring body should be taken in themeasurementsheetinjoimt‐measurement,Para‐104FormandinHissaPatrak.

(vi) If the possessor of the land under acquisition ismember of Scheduled Caste acertificate from the SocialWelfare Officer should be obtained ( Circular Book,PageNo.180).

(vii) If thepossessorof the landunderacquisition is tribal, it isnecessary toobtaintheResolutionofPanchayatasperSection‐132(A)oftheGujaratPanchayatAct(RevenueDepartment,CircularNo.LAQ/2298/530/GHdated22‐12‐98)

(viii) Afterreceiptofjoint‐measurementdetailsrevisedproposalshouldbecalledforwithmissinginformationfromrespectiveacquiringbody.

(ix) Onreceiptofpreliminaryproposal,check‐listshouldbeprepared,withtheobjectthatnonecessarycertificateordocumentmayremainmissing.

(x) Astheprocessoflandacquisitionisrequiredtobecompletedwithinstipulatedtime‐limitregisterofprogressshouldbemaintained.

Atthetimeofpublicationofnotifications

underSections4and6.

1. NotificationsunderSections4and6aretobepublishedinthreemodes.(1)onthesite(2) in two dailies having wide publicity in the district and (3) publication in OfficialGazette of the State Government. It should be borne in mind that all the threepublicationsaremadeatoneandthesametime.

2. GenerallynotificationsunderSections4and6arepublishedintwodailiesthroughtheDeputy Director of Information of the District. It should be ensured that they arepublishedinnewspapershavingwidepublication.

3. AfterpublicationofNotificationunderSection‐4entryofthesameshouldbemadeintheVF‐7/12villagerecords.

4. AfterpublicationofNotificationunderSection4and6thecertificateregardingaccuracyofinformationshouldbeobtainedfromcompetentofficeroftheacquiringbody.

5. Notification under Section‐6 shall be published within one year from last date ofpublicationofNotificationunderSection‐4.

AtthetimeofhearingofclaimsunderSection‐9

1. Thenotice should invariably be served to the person interested for submitting claimsregarding compensation. If it is proved that notice is not given willfully the wholeprocessbecomesvitiated.

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2. The notice under Section‐9 should be published in public place and individually withmarginof15days.

3. AsperGovernmentCirculardated21‐6‐04,beforedeclarationofaward,theamountofcompensation has to be obtained from the acquiring body. Therefore, at the stage ofSection‐9,actionshouldbetakentoobtainestimatedamountofthesaidcompensationfromtheacquiringbody.

AtthetimeofdeclaringawardasperSection‐11(i)

1. It is necessary that the award be declared within two years from final publication ofNotificationunderSection‐6otherwisethewholeprocessstandscancelled.

2. ThepowertodeclareAwardbytheSpecialLandAcquisitionOfficerandPrantOfficerisasmentionedinGovernmentResolution,RevenueDepartmentNo.LAQ/2298/1446/GHdated27‐8‐98.

3. The valuation of land should be made taking into account (1). claims of interestedpersonssubmittedunderSection‐9(2).provisionsofSection‐23and24(3).Copiesofsales for last Five Years obtained from Talati/ District Registrar and (4). Existingprovisions of the Government (Government Circular, Revenue Department No.LAQ/2098/226/Jan‐Award,dated29‐4‐2000).

4. Generallytheamountofcompensationdeclaredintheawardis lessthanmarketprice,inthoseinstancesinterestedpersonsfileapplicationofCourtReferenceunderSection‐18.Inordertoobviatereducenumberofcourtreferenceseffortshouldbemadetogiveproperandreasonableamountofcompensation.

5. Atthetimeofprocessofcorrection(durasti),aftertheawardisdeclared,thecopyofthesameshouldbesenttotherespectiveMamlatdar/DILRaswellastoTalati.TheofficeoftheDILR should get record corrected and get the effect of Kami‐Jasti Patrakmade inForm7/12and6.

6. Thepaymentofamountofcompensationshallbegotmade,as faraspossible, throughcheques,obtainingsignatureofallinterestedpartiesinvoucher.

Atthetimeofprocessundersection‐18:

1. It should be ascertained that whether reference applications furnished by interestedpersons for sending to the Hon’ble Court arewithin the time limit of six weeks fromservice of notice under Section‐12(2) or six months from the date of declaration ofawardwhicheverisearlier.

2. Ifreferenceapplicationsarebeyondtime‐limit,theyshouldbedisallowedasperSection‐18oftheLandAcquisitionAct.

3. Whenthecaseisbeingtriedinthehon’blecourt,necessaryactionshouldbetakenasperinstructionoftheLegalDepartmentoftheGovernmentdated1‐11‐2003.

4. Afterthejudgmentofthehon’blecourtisdelivered,theopinionasperClauses‐131and132of the LawOfficersRules shouldbe sentwithin21 days to theGovernment as towhetheritiseligibletopreferappealinthehon’bleHighCourt.

Atthetimeofactionundersection–28

1. Those interested persons who have not made court reference applications underSection‐18alsogetrighttogetadditionalpriceaspercompensationgivenbythehon’blecourtwithinthreemonthsfromthedateofjudgement.Theactionregardingthatshouldbe taken as per existing government rules (Government Resolution, RevenueDepartmentNo.LAQ.2296/685/GH,dated31‐1‐2002.

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TemporaryLandAcquisition:

1. Theprovision regarding temporary landacquisition ismade in Section‐35of theLandAcquisitionAct1894.Accordingtothatlandmaybeacquiredtemporarilyforonemonthandifthereismorerequirement,landmaybekeptunderacquisitiononemoreyearandfor maximum three years and for that the Land Acquisition officer determines thecompensationofcrop, treesetc.standingon landandtherentof land ispaid fromthedateonwhichpossessionistaken.

Ordergrantingconcessioninlandrevenueandimplementationthereof–

1. Concession has to be given in land revenue from the date onwhich the possession ofland being acquired under the Land Acquisition Act or possession of land is taken byprivatenegotiationsbyacquiringbody.

2. SuchconcessioninassessmentasperportionhastobegivenforthetimetilltheKami‐Jastipatraksarepreparedby theDistrict Inspector,LandRecordsand implemented inVillagerecords.

3. InstructionshavebeengiventoimplementGovernmentCircular,RevenueDepartment,No. LAQ‐2979(ii)‐LA‐4, dated 8‐6‐79 and thereafter LAQ‐1083‐3414‐GH dated 3‐8‐83strictly.

Methodoftakingpossessionoflandunderacquisition:

On completion of land acquisition process possession of land is taken in presence ofPanchasandacquiringbodyandentrustedtoacquiringbodybyLandAcquisitionOfficer.

Emergencyclause

When the Notification under Section‐4 or Section‐6 with emergency clause underSection‐17oftheLandAcquisitionActisissuedbytheGovernment&beforetakingpossessionof land 80 percent amount of estimated compensation shall be paid to the possessors beforetakingpossessionoftheland.AsregardsthisasperGovernmentCircular,RevenueDepartmentNo. LAQ‐1084‐3142‐GH dated 2‐11‐84 if obstruction arises as circumstances shown undersection31(2)oftheAct,thatamountshouldbedepositedwithcourtasperallprovisionsexceptsecondclauseofsection31(2).

ConsentAwardsection11(2):

1. Consent Award is made under Section‐11(2) of the Land Acquisition Act 1894, &possessions of lands are taken from land owner, subject to condition that no courtreferencewillbemadebyowner.

2. Instructions have been given under Government Circular, Revenue Department, No.LAQ‐2279(4)‐LA‐4, dated 21‐2‐79 for taking advance possession of land. According tothese instructions when the interested persons agree to the award that may beanticipated by the Collector, the signatures of such persons and authorized officer/representativesofacquiringbodyaretaken,CollectormaydeclareConsentAwardasperconditionsshownintheagreement.

3. Consent award is amended under Government Resolution, Revenue Department, No.LAQ‐2285‐4123‐GH,dated6‐5‐87,accordingtothatpaymentistobemadeastotalpriceofland+30percentsolatium+35percentincentiveamountoftheoriginalpriceofland.

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Action tobe taken incasesofuseof landnotmade forrelevantpurpose forwhich theprocessofacquisitioniscompleted.

1. As per instructions given under Government Circular, Revenue, Revenue Department,No.LAQ‐2298‐614‐DHdated31‐8‐2001,landsacquiredundertheLandAcquisitionActareputtouseforrelevantpublicpurpose.

2. Aftertakinglandunderacquisitionactforparticularpurposeandnotusedforsameoraftersometimethat landmaynotremainusefulforrelevantpublicpurposeaswellasforanyotherpublicpurposeandgovernment finds that such land isnot requiredandwhen the original land owners or their linear heirs demand such lands, same candisposedasper provisionsofPara‐328of theLandAcquisitionManualbyre‐grantingtheselandsatprevailingmarketprice.

Notdeducting5percentamounts fromcompensation inrespectof landofnew tenurebeingacquired.

1. As per Government Circular, Revenue Department No. LAQ‐2299‐98‐GH, dated 19‐3‐2001,5percentamountofgovernmentshare isnotrequired tobededucted fromthecompensationamountoflandsofnewtenureacquiredundertheLandAcquisitionAct.

Avoidingdelayinpreferringfirstappealinthehon’bleHighCourtagainstthejudgementofdistrictcourtinrespectofLandAcquisitionAct.

1. Necessary instructions are given in this behalf under Government Circular, RevenueDepartmentNo.LAQ‐222001‐2791‐DHdated21‐1‐2002.

2. Since appeal is being dismissed on the ground of delay & result of appeal being notpreferred in time in the High Court against the judgement of District Court, issue ofrecovery by the government will arise. Therefore, Government instructions shall bestrictlyimplemented.

Norms of disposal of land acquisition cases by the Land Acquisition officer and PrantOfficers.

GovernmentCircular,RevenueDepartment,No.LAQ‐2879‐GHdated29‐6‐92fixedthenormofdisposal 10 cases permonth by the Special LandAcquisition and 2 cases by PrantOfficers&accordinglyactiontobetakenbyconcernedofficersforcomplianceofaboveinstructions.

PowersregardingcompensationAward:

PowershavebeenvestedasdetailedbelowregardingawardofcompensationwithreferencetoSection‐11(1)ofLandAcquisitionAct,1894videG.R.,R.D.No.LAQ‐2298/1446‐Dhdated27‐8‐1998.

Sr.No. Designationoftheofficertowhompowershave

beenvested.

Financiallimitsundersection11(1)

Remarks.

1. SpecialLAO/PrantOfficer/RDC/AdditionalRDC/AssistantCollectorperformingdutiesasAcquisitionOfficer.

UptoRs.5lakh

TheofficercanmakeawardexceedinglimitsubjecttovaluationbyDistrictlevelLandPriceCommitteeincasesofawardsexceedingRs.5lakhbutuptoRs.10lakh.

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Sr.No. Designationoftheofficertowhompowershave

beenvested.

Financiallimitsundersection11(1)

Remarks.

2. Dist.Collector/AdditionalCollector,Irrigation/Narmada.

UptoRs.10lakh

TheofficercanmakeawardexceedinglimitsubjecttovaluationbyDistrictlevelLandPriceCommitteeincasesofawardsexceedingRs.10lakhbutuptoRs.20lakh.

3. Secretary,Revenuelevel UptoRs.15lakh

Incaseswherevaluationisapprovedbygovernmentcanma15awardsexceedingrupees50lakhbutuptoRs.30lakh.

ImportantInstructionsbyGovernment:

a. Priorsanctionofgovernmentshouldbeobtainedfordisposalofwaste lands.(G.C,R.D.No.LAQ‐2207‐88‐Ghdated14‐5‐2007)

b. Completionofprocedureinthecaseswherepossessionoflandshavebeentakenonorbefore 31‐1‐2007 under sections 16 or 17 and payment of compensation is pending(G.C.,R.D.No.LAG‐222007‐M.R.‐5‐Dhdated22‐8‐2007)

c. ImportantpointsforreviewofLandAcquisitioncases.

1. TotalnumberofLandAcquisitioncases. :

2. NumberofpendingcasesforJointMeasurement. :

3. NumberofcasespendingfornotificationunderSection‐4:

(i)Casesbelowonemonth :

(ii)Casesbetweenonemonthtothreemonths. :

(iii)Casesabovesixmonth :

4. NumberofcasespendingfornotificationunderSection‐6:

(i)Casesbelowonemonth :

(ii)Casesbetweenonemonthtothreemonth. :

(iii)Casesbetweenthreemonthstosixmonths. :

(iv)Casesabovesixmonths. :

5. (i)CasesunderSection‐4pendingforpublicationintheGazette.

:

(ii)CasesunderSection‐6pendingforpublicationintheGazette.

:

6. CasespendingforhearingunderSection‐9 :

7. CasespendingforAwardunderSection‐11(1) :

8. CasespendingforGovernmentsanctionforawardunderSection‐11.

:

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9. (i)Casespendingforpaymentofcompensation. :

(ii)CasespendingforpaymentofcompensationforwhichConsentAwardhavebeenmade.

:

10. TotalnumberofcasesunderSection‐18. :

11. PendingcasesunderSection‐28‐A :

12. CasespendingforgovernmentsanctionunderSection‐28‐A.

:

13. No.ofcasesinformed&notinformedtoDILRafterAward:

:

14. PendingcasesofreferenceunderSection‐18intheDistrictCourts.

:

15. PendingcasesofCivilSuits. :

16. CasespendinginHighCourt. :

17. CasespendinginSupremeCourt. :

18. No.ofK.J.P.preparedandNotprepared&No.ofKJPsimplementedatvillagelevel:

:

19. No.ofcaseswhereentrieshavebeenmade&No.ofpendingcasesforentryinVF‐7/12&VF‐6

:

20. Whetherchangesmadeinvillagemapandvillagerecords?

:

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Chapter 37

Anavari

Theprocedureofanavarihascomeintoforceaspertherecommendationsadoptedwithpartialmodifications&amendmentsintheReformsCommitteevideAdministrativeOrderNo.30‐A,dtd.1.8.79.TheprocedurehasbeenlaiddownbytheGRNO.ANV‐1078‐555‐K,dtd.6.7.89of the Revenue Department to oversee that anavari is made as per Administrative Order.Thereafter, the system of assessing anavari has been re‐evaluated and new instructions havebeengivenon19.5.2005videGRNo.ANV‐102003‐MR‐3‐K.

Provisionsofanavari:(AdministrativeOrder30‐A)

(1) Anavariisrequiredforthepurposeofsuspensionofrevenueonlywhenthereisadoubtabout yield of crop below 6 ana per annum and when the amounts of suspendedrevenueofpreviousyearare toberecoveredorwhen there isadoubtaboutyieldofcrop below 8 ana or 11 ana per annum and the amount of suspended revenue ofpreviousyearisequaltohalforfullamountofrevenuefortheentireyear.

(2) Thesystemofevaluatingtheproportionofthecropiscalled‘anavari’.

(3) Thefollowingformulaistobeutilisedforfinalisingtheanavariofcrops:‐

Anavari = 12xYieldobserved

Standardyield

4.1 Thevillageswillbedividedintothefollowingcategoriesforthepurposeofanavari.

Class‐I Kharif‐1 Kharifvillages

Class‐II Kharif‐2 Villageswheremaincropiscotton

Class‐III Rabi Villageshavingrabicrops

4.2 Collectorshouldtakeadecisionregardingclassificationofvillagesofthedistrict.

5. Anavariwillusuallybemadeatthefollowingtimes:‐

Class‐I Kharif‐1 Theprocessofmakinganavari inthevillagesshouldbemadebeforeharvestingofthecropsorbyOctober‐December

Class‐II Kharif‐2 AnavarishouldbemadeinDecember‐Januaryinthevillages.Anavariofthecottonshouldalsobemadeatthesametimeonthebasisofthefirstcleaningofgrains

Class‐III Rabi IntheRabivillagesanavarishouldbemadeinthemonthofFebruary‐March

6.1 Villageswhereanavariistobemade,avillagelevelcommitteeshallbeformedforeachsuchvillage.

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6.2 Formakinganavari,thefollowingvillagelevelcommitteeshallbeconstituted:‐

No. Committeelevel

No.oftheMember

DesignationoftheMember DetailsofChairmanoraMember

1. VillageLevel 1 Circle Inspector or DistributionOfficer(appointedbytheMamlatdar)

Chairman

2 Sarpanch Member

3 GramSevak Member

4 ChairmanofaCo‐op.Society(IfthereisaCo‐op.Societyinthevillage)

Member

5 ChairmanofaMilkSociety(IfthereisaCo‐op.Societyinthevillage)

Member

6 Three farmer representatives asmaybedecidedbytheGramPanchayat

Member

7 TalaticumMantri Member

6.3 TheChairmanoftheCommitteeshallinformabouthisvisitofthevillagesthreedaysinadvance.

6.4 The Committee, as stated in para‐5, shallmeet fivemonths before harvesting ofmaincrops.Ifanymemberofthecommitteeisnotpresent,theChairmanoftheCommittee,ifhe feels necessary, can co‐opt any farmer on site. The committeewill note its opinionaboutwhatistheyieldoftheeverycrop.

6.5 Eachmemberwillsigninthisopinion.Iftheopinionisnotunanimous,eachmemberwillwritehisorheropinionwithhissignature.

6.6 OpinionoropinionsregisteredinthiswaywillbesenttotheMamlatdarbytheChairmanof the Village Level Committee and the Mamlatdar will make procedures to taketemporarydecisiononit.

6.7 Mamlatdar will also resolve as to up to what date the aforementioned opinion oropinionsshouldbesenttohim.

6.8 Ifhedoesnotopinionsbysuchdate,Mamlatdarwill takea temporarydecisionon thebasisofavailableinformation.

6.9 Mamlatdar will publish his temporary decision on the taluka office andwill send thedecision relating to a particular village to the concerned Gram/Nagar Panchayat forpublishingthesameontheChavdioftherespectivevillageandforinformingthesametotheMembersoftheCommitteeandthefarmerrepresentativesco‐optedfortheworkoftheCommittee.

6.10 IfthereisanyobjectionagainstthetemporarydecisionoftheMamlatdar,thesamewillhavetobeproducedwithin15daysfromsuchdateofpublication.

7.1 ThetalukalevelcommitteeforanavariwillbeasfollowsaspertheGRdtd.19.5.2005.

1. Mamlatdar Chairman2. President,TalukaPanchayat Member3. TalukaDevelopmentOfficer Member4. DirectorofDistrictCo‐op.BankelectedfromtheTaluka Member5. RepresentativeoftheLandDevelopmentBank Member6. ConcernedAgricultureOfficer Member

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7.2 TheChairmanofthecommitteecanconvenethemeetingofthecommitteewithathreedaysshortnotice.Noquorumwillberequired for theproceedingsof themeeting.Themeetingwillmeetwiththeavailablemembersandwillproceedaccordingly.

Proceduretobeadoptedinthetalukalevelcommittee

7.3 The decision regarding anavariwill be takenwith amajority consensus but the caseswherethemajorityofmembersarenotagreeingtothedecisionoftheMamlatdar,suchcaseswill be sent to theCollector fordecision and theCollector shall, after examiningopinionsofallmembers, record thereasonsandtakeappropriatedecisionwhichshallbeconsideredfinal.

7.4 Mamlatdar shall inform the final decision about anavari to the concerned person orinstitute such asmembers of the Taluka Committee, villagers, village level committeeand main co‐operative institutions giving agricultural loans and advances to theconcernedtalukaandthenationalisedbankoffices.

ConstituentUnitforstandardyield

8. Forstandardyield,atpresentdistrictisconsideredasaconstituentunit.Instead,talukashallbeconsideredasaconstituentunit.

Experimentsofcropharvesting

9. For experiments of crop harvesting, four fields on four directions of the village and afield in the centre of the village shall be selected and five observations of threemaincropseachofthevillagewillbemade.

10. TheMamlatdarhimselfwillmakeatleastoneexperimentintheareaofeveryChairman.ThePrantOfficerwillmakeatleastoneexperimentineverytaluka.

11. TheMamlatdarwillexamineaminimumof10%resultsofcropexperiments.

12. ThePrantOfficerwillexamineaminimumofonecropexperimentineverytaluka.

13. TheCollector should, if possible, examine resultsof experiments inall talukasand theCollectorshallselectanyfieldinanyvillageforexamininganavarifortheexperimentofcropharvesting.

14. Theweightmeasuredinthecropexperimentwillusuallybeofgreengrains(andnotdrygrains).Therefore,itshouldbeensuredthatthesegrainsandtheirhusksaremoist.TheDirectorofAgricultureshouldintimateaboutdetailsofpercentageofsuchmaincropsofdrygrainssothattheweightofthesegreenmoistfoodgrainisfoundproperly.

15. ActualweightofthecropshouldbeassessedonthebasisofdrynessquotientreceivedfromtheofficeoftheAgriculture.

16. Duringthistime,allofficersshouldtravelsothattheexperimentsofcropcuttingcanbecompletedbeforeharvestingofcrops.

17. Resultsofcropexperimentsmadebyallofficersshallberegisteredintheregisterkeptatthe taluka level and the details of such experiments should be sent to the talukaMamlatdarbyallofficers.

18. The figures of standard yield given by the department/office of Agriculture should beusedforanavari.

19. Wherevergrassisgrownasacrop,thesameshouldbeconsideredforanavarievenifitisnotvaluableorcostlycrop.

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20. If secondcrop is takenonany fieldavailingbenefit of themoisture in the soil,properweightageshallbegiventosuchsecondcropforfixinganavari.

21. However,forclassificationandyieldofthelandifcapacityoftwocropsofsuchlandhasbeenfixed,bothKharifandRabicropsbeinggrownonsuchlandshouldbeconsideredforthepurposeofanavariandareaofsuchlandshouldbeconsideredtwice.

22. The Collector orMamlatdar should, upon receipt of the fees from the public, providecopiesofthepapersofanavariofthecropsgrowninthevillage.

1. OpinionoftheAnavariCommitteeregardingeverymajorcrop2. TemporarydecisionoftheMamlatdar3. DecisionoftheTalukalevelCommittee4. DecisionoftheCollector

23. Whereverpossible,theareaofthemajorcropofeveryvillageanditsanavarishouldbeincludedinthedecisionoftheMamlatdar.

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Chapter 38

CitySurvey

1. CitySurveyisassociatedwiththeadministrationofRecordofRightincitysurveyarea.ThesurveyofSuratcityintheyear1821andthatofAhmedabadcityintheyearof1824werefailedatthattimeduetonon‐decisionofrightsonlandandlackofarrangementformaintenance.Mr. T. C. Hope, the Collector of Ahmedabad hadmade a proposal to theGovernment for survey of Ahmedabad for various issues such as rights of land,encroachments, rights of the Government, assessment of rent, fixing of utility of land,finalisationoftenure,fixingofnonagriculturalassessmentetc.,whichwasacceptedandthesurveyhadstartedin1863.Thereafter,measurementswerecarriedoutinthecitiesof Surat, Valsad, Bharuch and Rander. In the year 1867, the rules of Hak ChokshipreparedbyMr.HopewereapprovedvideG.Rdtd.28.2.1867of the thenGovernmentandwhichwere later incorporated in to theBombay Survey and SettlementAct‐1868(4thof1868)andAct2and7of1863werealsoaddedinto it.Lastly, theseprovisionswere incorporated vide Chapter 10 of the (Bombay) LandRevenueCode, 1879 (5th of1879). Matters such as N.A. assessment, inspection system, boundary, right etc. werecontinuedfromotherprovisions.

2. Objectives:Therearethreemajorobjectivesofsurveyofcity.

(a) Administrative : To provide maps having particular details ofhouses,roads,openspaceetc.whichcanbeusefulfor administrative purposes such as urbanplanning or land acquisition for water supply,drainageline,gasline,roadsetc.

(b) Financial : To supervise revenue relatedmatters, topreventencroachmentoflandanditsimproperusageetc.

(c) Legal : To finalise legal rights and borders, to preventlitigations between land holders whichmay giverisetoanimosityamongstthem,toremovedoubtsamongst the Government or local bodies andprivate landholders and to prevent litigationsamongstthem.

3. SystemofintroducingCitySurvey

1. Theprovisionsof theCitySurveyapplicable to the landother thanagriculturalland only. However, if an agricultural land falls between the lands undermeasurement, the Collector can include such land in the boundaries of citysurvey carried out under Section 126 of the Land Revenue Code and uponreceivingpermission fornon‐agriculturalpurpose for such land, theprovisionsof city survey are applied to such land as per the Circular No. L.R 847 dtd.10.2.1975oftheSettlementCommissionerandCircularNo.BKHP‐1083‐2547‐KoftheRevenueDepartment.

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2. City Survey is introduced for thecitieshavingpopulationof2000ormoreasperprovisionsofSection132oftheLandRevenueCode.

3. Whenever a proposal is submitted by the Local Self‐Government Body forintroducingcitysurveyorwhentheCollectordecidestointroduceacitysurveyin some important area of the city, the concerned District Inspector of LandRecords(DILR)ofthedistrictwillsubmitsuchproposalinaprescribedformatofCity SurveyManual to the Settlement Commissioner through Deputy Director,Land Records or Superintendent, Land Records. The Settlement CommissionershallscrutinisetheproposalandsubmitthesametotheGovernment.

4. Upon receipt of the proposal, the State Government shall give permission tointroducecitysurveyintherespectivecityortownunderSection95and132ofthe Land Revenue Code, 1879 and only after that the city survey will beconsideredtohavebeenintroducedinthetown/city.

5. Upon receipt of the approval of the Government to introduce city survey, the‘Collector’,orthe‘SurveyOfficer’deputedbytheStateGovernmentshallidentifythe boundaries of the area under city survey under Section 126 of the LandRevenue Code. There is no provision so as to fix such boundary & can beextendeduptocitylimitsorlimitsoftheLocalBody.Allareawhichisusedforpurposes other than agriculture and which is to be utilised for such non‐agricultural purposes for next 10 to 15 years,may be incorporatedwithin theboundariesofthecitysurvey.

4. Phase‐wisework

(a) Measurement

1. UponreceiptoftheapprovalfromtheGovernmentunderSection95and132ofthe Land Revenue Code and after finalisation of boundaries of the city surveyarea by the Collector or Survey Officer, Deputy Director, Land Records orSuperintendent, Land Records, appoint necessary personnel/establishment fortheworkofsurveyinsucharea.

2. After appointment of establishment/staff, traverse survey of the city is carriedout as per chapter‐2 of the City Survey Manual and maps are prepared aftercarrying out a detailed survey as per Chapter‐3 and thereafter, the maps ofdetailedsurveyarepreparedinidenticalsquaresheetsof70cmsx50cmsinthescaleof1:400(1centimetres=4meters).Onesheetcontainsproperties,roads,openspaceetc.of56000sq.Mtrsareaintheformofmap.Doors,Floor,wallsandmeasurements are shown by various signs. Area is worked out by measuringboundariesof construction, roads etc. andprimary record is [column1 to 4ofEnquiryRegister]ispreparedonthebasisofthis.

3. Onlybordersofrailwaylandareshown.Nonumbersaregiven.

(b) HakChokshi

1. Asandwhenthesurveysheetsarefinalisedorcompleted,theStateGovernmentappoints officer of the rank of Mamlatdar or Deputy Collector from theestablishment of the Settlement Commissioner under section 18 and 19 of theLand Revenue Code. This Officer suo moto carries out a detailed systematicsurveyasper thedetails shown inChapter‐5of theCitySurveyManualby themethodlaiddownunderLandRevenueRules29asperSection189,190and194

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oftheLandRevenueCodeinthecapacityofSurveyOfficeraspertheprovisionsof Section 37(2) of the Land Revenue Code, Hak and Easement Section 119,Border, Measurement, Section 113 of the Panchayat Act, Section 81 of theNagarpalika Act, 1963 and Section 80 of the Municipal CorporationAct, 1948and finalises right, easement, boundaries and area. This process is known asprocess of ‘hak chokshi’ and the officer deputed for this purpose is known asEnquiry Officer or Hak Chokshi Officer. For this work, establishment of 1 HakChokshiOfficer,1HakChokshiSurveyor,1JuniorClerk,1ProcessServer,1Peonandnecessary SanadandP.R. Cardwriterhas been finalised. TheHakChokshiOfficerhastocarryouthakchokshiofmonthly240propertiesaspertheCircularNo.SV‐864dtd.15.4.91of theSettlementCommissioner(with20%increase innorms).

2. The Hak Chokshi Officer carrying out the work of the hak chokshi as per theprovisions of Section37(2) and119 of LandRevenueCode as shownabove inpara (1) is a ‘Survey Officer’ under Section 18 of the Land Revenue Code andappealcanbemadeagainsthisordertothePrantOfficer(iftheSurveyOfficerisof the cadre ofMamlatdar) and to the Collector (if the SurveyOfficer is of thecadreofDeputyCollector)underSection203.TheCollectorcantaketheprocessofhakchokshiinrevisionunderSection211.

(C) Preparingtherecordofcitysurvey

1. Keeping in view the tenure of every properties along with all works of hakchokshi, theHakChokshiOfficerassigns letterssuchasA,BandC fixedby theSettlement Commissioner to every property. The properties are given a finalnumber(knownastheCitySurveyNumbers).TherightofexemptionisfixedasperSection127and128oftheLandRevenueCode.TheN.A.assessmentexceptagricultural assessment is also finalised as per Section 81 and 82 of the LandRevenueRules.TheboundariesandareaofthepropertiesarefinalisedandafterregisteringalldetailsintheHakChokshiRegister,thedecisiontakenisconveyedtotheconcernedpersonsby‘C’noticeasperthesystemlaiddowninrule29ofthe Land Revenue Rules. In 60 to 70 % sheets, upon completion of the hakchokshi,sanadsarepreparedinspecimenR.L.S.18GforthepropertieseligibleforVisheshdharo and in specimen R.L.S. 19G for the properties eligible forexemption.SanadsarenotpreparedfortheGovernmentandpublicproperties.

2. The District Collector fixes survey fees within the limits of Rule 19(2) forrecoveryof theexpenses incurred for theworkof surveyof cityunder Section132oftheLandRevenueCode.Recoveryofthissurveyfeeismadebyrecoveringsanad fee from the property holders by giving them sanads during themaintenance.Theunit rate isapprovedbyCollector for recoveringsurvey feesforthepurposeofSection132bythemethodlaiddowninChapter‐9oftheCitySurveyManualonthebasisoftheareaandunitsofpriceassoonasthesanadispreparedandaregistered ispreparedforrecoveringsanad feesafter finalisingthesanadfeesofthepropertyforwhichthesanadistobegivenasperthisunitrate. As per the provisions of the GRNO. SV‐95 dtd. 27.5.88 of the SettlementCommissioner,insteadofsanctioningtheunitrate,amaximumsumofRs.200/‐isassessedtowardssanadfeespersanad.

3. ThepropertycardshouldbepreparedinthespecimenCTS‐21EEprescribedvideGR No. CTS‐122005‐1098‐H, dtd. 3.8.2005 of the Revenue Department on the

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basis of the Inquiry Register andmachine numbers are to be given on it afterarrangingthemchronologicallyaspercitysurveynumber(NowthisworkistobecarriedoutbysoftwarepreparedbytheNIC).

4. ThefollowingrecordsaretobepreparedbytheHakChokshiOfficerduringtheprocessofhakchokshi,whichareallprovedusefulduringmaintenance:‐

(1) Registerofencroachmentongovernmentlandandonroads(InspecimenCTS‐9G)

(2) Statement for use (of land) other than agricultural land withoutpermission

(3) Statement of memo of breech of violation observed in the lands otherthanagriculturallandforwhichpermissionhasbeengiven

(4) AppealRegisterregardingappealsmadeduringhakchokshi

(5) StatementoftheGovernmentProperties

(6) VillageFormNo.2and3

(7) Memo interlinked with Sheet No./Running No./Municipal No./CitySurveyNo.etc.

(8) Statementofmachinecardno.

(9) Statementofrecoveryofsanadfees

(10) P.R.abstract

5. Uponpreparing the record after completing all procedures of hak chokshi, theHakChokshiOfficerwillpreparea final reportasper theCircularNo.SV‐1154dtd.9.8.83oftheSettlementCommissionerandwillsentitscopiestoSettlementCommissioner,Collector,DeputyDirectororSuperintendent(LandRecords)andPrantOfficer.AllrecordsarehandedovertotheCitySurveySuperintendentorDistrictInspectorofLandRecordsasmaybesuggestedbytheDeputyDirectororSuperintendent(LandRecords).

(D) ControlandInquiry

Duringtheprocessofhakchokshi,thePrantOfficershouldfrequentlyvisitthisofficeasper the provisions laid down vide letter No. MISE‐1079‐7614‐H dt. 15.6.79 of theGovernment for inspectionof rightsandmake inquiryof theworkofthe Hak Chokshi Officer. (Letter No. SV‐95, dtd. 19.2.77 and 6.7.79 of the SettlementCommissioner). The Deputy Director (Land Records/Superintendent (Land Records)shall also make a visit of this office to have a look on the progress of the work, itsestablishment,officearrangementsetc.andshouldalsoseethattherecordispreparedinspecificmannersothatitcanbeusefulinfuture.

5. Implementation

1. Oncetherecordofthecitysurveyisprepared,itsimplementationisundertaken.TherecordisverifiedandscrutinizedbytheMaintenanceSurveyor(100%)andby the City Survey Superintendent (25%). Lastly, under Rule 105 of the LandRevenueRules,1972,theDeputyDirector(LandRecords)ortheSuperintendent(LandRecords)oftheconcerneddistrictmakes10%scrutinyoftherecordandpromulgates such records in exercise of the powers conferred to vide

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Notification No. GHM‐2005‐46‐M‐CTS‐12‐2000‐3810‐H (Part File) dtd.19.10.2005 of the Revenue Department and as per the GR No.CTS/12/2000/3810/H (Part File) dtd. 21.11.2005 of the RevenueDepartment.When such officers are not available, the Collector or Prant Officer is alsocompetentenoughtoperformtheseduties.ItmeansthattheconcernedDeputyDirector(LandRecords),Superintendent(LandRecords)orthePrantOfficerarecompetentOfficerstomakepromulgationofthecitysurveyrecord.

2. During the process of promulgation, as per the provisions of Circular No.CTS/1090/3990/H,dtd.27.12.95of theRevenueDepartment, theVillageFormNo.7/12ofthelandotherthanagricultural landoftheareaisnotbecontinuedafter the city survey is introduced in such area. As such, the officer makingpromulgationshouldmakeanentry in theVillageFormNo.6with the remarks‘’omittedduetoincorporationinthecitysurveylimit’’.

3. As soon as promulgation takes place, provisions of Chapter‐10(a) of the LandRevenue Code apply to the city survey records and all provisions of the HakPatrakautomaticallyapplytothisrecordaswellandtheprocessofmaintainingthisrecordalsobegins.

6. Maintenance

1. Norms have been fixed by para 147 and 147(a) of the City SurveyManual forappointing the City Survey Superintendent and Maintenance Surveyor formaintaining the city survey area. As per these norms, (keeping in view therevision in termsof20% increase inworkload) forMaintenance Surveyor, for4200 to 6000 properties and 36000 to 60000 properties for City SurveySuperintendenthavebeenfixed.Thereareseparatenormsforsinglequarterandmorethanonequarter.

2. With promulgation, the Collector should publish a public notice for obtainingSanadbythepropertyholderswithinsixmonthsasperSection132and133ofthe Land Revenue Code. A specimen of the same has been given in the CitySurveyManual in theFormno.11.Late feesofRs.1.00are chargedper sanadfromthepropertyholdersclaimingSanadaftersixmonthsasperSection133oftheAct(Processofrevisingtheselatefeesisgoingon).

3. TheprocessofmaintainingthecitysurveyiscarriedoutasperChapter10oftheCity SurveyManual, inwhich, properties aremaintained and (2) registers andaccountspreparedonthebasisofthesurveyaremaintained.

4. Chapter10AoftheLandRevenueCodeandChapter15oftheRulesapplytotherecordsofcitysurvey.Therefore,

1. A continuous register per city surveywork should bemaintained from1.8.2004 as per the details of the Circular No. CTS‐Hakpatrak‐05, dtd.20.7.2005 of the Settlement Commissioner and as per Rule 107 inprescribedformat(aspertheCircular).

2. AsperRule108(1)and(2), theentriesofchangearetobemadeinthemutation statement and Property Card as per the GR dtd. 1.12.2003 oftheRevenueDepartment.

3. AftermakinganinquiryofthemutationcarriedoutasperRule108(3),dispute(ifanyhasarisen)shallberesolved.AsperRule108(4),itshouldbe ensured whether the entries are correct and the same should be

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certified. This work shall be carried out by the City SurveySuperintendentinthecapacityof‘AdditionalMamlatdar’declaredunderSection 12/A of the Land Revenue Code by the Government. The CitySurvey Superintendent is a ‘RevenueOfficer’ as per Section 3(1) of theLandRevenueCodeand is a ‘SurveyOfficer’ asperSection3(2) for thepurpose of kami‐jasti, survey and measurement, zonal survey,modificationofmapsetc.

4. Appeal can be filed before the Prant Officer under Rule 108(5) of theLandRevenueRules,1972againstthedecisiongivenregardingdisputedworks under Land Revenue Rules 108(3). The Competent Authority(Collector/SpecialSecretary(Appeal)canreviewtheentriesmadeinthemutation register under Rule 108(6A) and Rule 108(6) of the LandRevenueRules.

5. TheCollectorfinalisestheratesofmeasurementfeesandsketchfeesoftheCitySurvey Area (Section 135 G(B) as per the recommendation of the SettlementCommissionerfromtimetotime(LastlytheSettlementCommissionerhadmadearecommendationvideletterdtd.6.7.2000No.SV‐550tokeepthemeasurementfeesatRs.300.00andsketchfeesofzonalmeasurementatRs.150.00)

6. The record of city survey is a record of land under Section 3(26) of the LandRevenueCode.EffectsofTownPlanningSchemes,LandAcquisition,LandGrant,Multi‐storied Buildings under the Flat Act etc. are given by the SettlementCommissioner by the kami‐jasti method laid down under the Land RevenueRules 15(2) and the same is incorporated in to the land records of the CitySurvey.

7. TheSettlementCommissionerwillcorrecttheclericalormathematicalerrorforrevisionof areaof theCity SurveyNos.which areused for thepurposesotherthan agricultural purposesunderRule15(1)of theLandRevenueRules, 1972.These duties have been assigned to Deputy Director (Land Records/Superintendent (Land Records) vide Circular No. LR.1369/2001 dtd. 2.5.2001and20.12.2003oftheSettlementCommissioner.Whentheareaistoberevisedduetochangeofboundaries,adecisionistobetakenbythePrantOfficerifthepowersinthisrespecthavenotbeenreservedbytheCollectortohimselfunderSection10or119oftheLandRevenuecode.

8. NochangesaretobeaffectedinthepropertycardoftheagriculturallandifthesamehasbeencoveredintheCitySurveyarea.However, theprovisionsofCitySurveyapplytosuchlandassoonaspermissionisobtainedtousethesameforpurposesotherthanagriculture.Irrespectiveofanyareashowninthepropertycardearlier,atthetimeofgrantingapprovaltousethelandforpurposesotherthan agricultural purpose, boundary and area shall be finalised on thebasis oftherecordof theoriginalmeasurement(conetippanorothermeasurement)oftheDistrictSurveyOfficeandtheCitySurveySheetshallbeamendedaccordinglyandnon‐agriculturalentrywillbecarriedoutfirstinthePropertyCardandthesameshallbecontinuedintheRecordofRightoftheCitySurveyasCitySurveyRecord and at that time, the Talati should make an entry of ‘’omitted due toinclusion in the City Survey Limit’’ in the Village FormNo. 7/12 (Circular dtd.10.2.1975oftheSettlementCommissioner).

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9. The Maintenance Surveyor(MS)/City Survey Superintendent(CSS) have toperformthefollowingdutiescarefullyregardinglands/propertieslocatedintheCitySurveyAreas.

(a) TheMaintenanceSurveyor(MS)hastoensurepropertiesofhiswardonsite at the rate of 240 properties per month and should intimate theproperty holders regarding change in the property recorded in therecords and should submit the details of any unlawful possession,encroachment,completionof lease,changeofpurpose,breechof tenureetc.toCitySurveySuperintendentfortakingimmediateaction.

(b) MS/CSS should bring to the notice of the competent authority anyconstructionswithoutpermissionsafterensuringonsitetheagriculturalnumbers falling in the City Survey limits and should also bring to thenotice of the Competent Authority any breach of tenure in theconstructions even if they are constructed with permission. He shouldmake an entry of the same in the record of the office and should takeactionasperinstructionsoftheCompetentAuthority.

(c) MS/CSS should take immediate action upon observing any breech oftenureorexpiryofleaseonleasedlandornewtenureland.

(d) AspertheprovisionsofSection61and202oftheLandRevenueCode,heshouldtakeactionforremovalofencroachmentonGovernmentLandinconsultationwith the Collector/Deputy Collector /P.W.D. If he is of theopiniontoregularisetheencroachment,heshouldmakeaproposaltotheCompetent Authority as per the instructions of the Government issuedfromtimetotimeandshouldtakecaretoobtainorderstothatregard.

(e) AspertheprovisionsofCircularNo.CTS‐1090‐3990‐Hdtd.20.7.1999ofthe Government of Gujarat, the Talati has to make recovery of N.A.assessmentinCitySurveyArea.TheMaintenanceSurveyor/CitySurveySuperintendent shouldprepare two copiesofVillageFormNo.2 asperthe Circular No. LR‐1320‐99 dtd. 9.9.99 and should get the sameapprovedfromthePrantOfficerfirsttimeandshouldsendacopytotheTalati for recovery and thereafter he should make an entry in theproperty card or record of right and update Village Form No. 2 andshouldinformtheTalati.HeshouldmakeareconciliationofVillageFormNo.2senttotheTalati inthemonthof Julyeveryyearandshouldkeepbothspecimensuniform.

(f) MS/CSS should see that the entries of rights are properly and timelymadeintheRecordofRights.

(g) MSshouldmaintainupdatedandlatestmapswithlatestordersaspertheactualpositiononsite.

(h) MS/CSS should follow the provisions of the Circular No. SV‐8/ZonalSurvey/05, dtd. 13.6.2005 of the Settlement Commissioner regardingZonalSurvey.

(i) MS should complete the work of applications regarding Survey ofboundariesofproperties.

(j) MS/CSSshouldprovidecopiesoftheCitySurveyRecordbeingaskedbythepeoplewithin24hours ifpossibleandmaximumwithin threedaysunderRule137(3)andEntry307‐Kbyrecoveringfeesunderrule142‐KoftheLandRevenueRules,1972.

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(k) Itisessentialthatgovernmentduessuchassanadfees,latefeesetc.arerecoveredintime.

(l) MS/CSS should examine the entries of copies of sale sent by the SubRegistrarandshouldgetitenteredintheRecordofRight.

(m) The City Survey Superintendent should get his permanent tourprogrammeapprovedfromCollectorandimplementthesame.

(n) MS/CSS should send a report to the Competent Authority in timeregardinglanddemands.

(o) Intheeventofpropertycardbecomingwornoutortornorislost,asperthe instructions issuedvideCircularNo.SV8/519dtd.29.2.2000of theSettlementCommissioner,newpropertycardshouldbepreparedontheinstructions of Land Record Superintendent and if number of cards ishigh,theyshouldbecertifiedasperRule111oftheLandRevenueRulesandshouldbeimplemented.

Overall, the City Survey Offices are very important offices of theadministration of Settlement Commissioner, maintaining Record of Right ofGovernment properties, Government revenue etc. of the City area. DistrictCollectorandPrantOfficeraretheofficersfunctioningunderthedirectcontrolofthisOfficefortheadministrationofland.

7. AdditionofPara129(a)intheCitySurveyManual:

A GR No. CTS/122006/3354/H, dtd. 12.2.2007 has been issued by the RevenueDepartmentinthisrespect.TheinstructionsofthesaidGRasfollows:‐

It is very essential to prepare record of non‐agricultural land / properties in the Cityareas, to implement andmaintain it. Thepresent systemof hak chokshi is either verycostlyorverytimeconsuminglookingtothepresentprovisionsandmethods.Duetothecurrentsystemofhakchokshi,therevenuerecordsforthelandotherthanagriculturallands are not being finalised or maintained, therefore, it is desirable to change thecurrentmethodofhakchokshioutofthetwooptionsofchangingthecurrentmethodofhakchokshiandsanctioningofmoreestablishment.

Para 102 to 104 of the City Survey Manual provides for hak chokshi, therefore, thesystemofhakchokshicanbeshortenedbyamendingthesaidprovisions.Para88to129ofthesaidManualrelatetohakchokshi.Sincethemethodofhakchokshimentionedinthese para relate to the Government and Municipal properties only, the Governmentherebyresolvestoaddanewpara129‐AintheCitySurveyManualasshownbelow:‐

‘’129‐ANotwithstanding anything contained in Para 88 to 129, the process of hakchokshioftheCitySurveyRecordshouldbecarriedoutinthefollowingmethodintheareaswheretheTownPlanningSchemehasbeenfinalised.

1. Whenever the Government directs to introduce City Survey under Section95/131of theLandRevenueCodeupon implementationof theTownPlanningScheme,propertycardshouldbepreparedasperfinalplotandmapsaspertherecordsoftheTownPlanningSchemeandshouldbeimplementeddirectlyafterpromulgation.

2. If theGovernmentgivesapproval to introduceCitySurveyafter10 to15yearsfrom the implementation of the Town Planning Scheme, the maps should beprepared by measuring the boundaries of the final plots as per the schemesfinalised primarily under Section 65 of the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban

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DevelopmentAct,1976asperthelaterdivisionandifthelandorflatisprivateproperty,notbelongingtoGovernmentorMunicipalCorporation,detailsof thesame should be obtained with the help of a private agency in the formatprescribedby the SettlementCommissionerproperty‐wiseor flat‐wise and theHak Chokshi Officer should register his decision in the Inquiry Register. Suchrecord should be kept open for the property holder for inspection. If anyobjectionisraised,procedureasmentionedinPara88to129shouldbefollowedforsuchdisputedpropertiesonlyanddecisionshouldbewrittendirectlyintherecordinallothercasesandtherecordshouldbeimplemented.’’

7. EstablishmentandJobChart:‐

CitySurveyestablishmentfunctionsasfollowsatthedistrictlevel.

DistrictCollector

DeputyDirector(LandRecords)orSuperintendent(LandRecords)

PrantOfficer

Administrative and Financial (relating toexpenditure) issues, Establishment, Planning,Fees(all),Inquiry,Copy

Financial (Revenue Income) and Legalmatters, Government Revenue (NAAssessment),Encroachment,

GeneralSupervision Land Grant, Lease, Record of Right, Appeal,Re‐inquiry

Shirastedar(Administration) MaintenanceSurveyor(RecordofRightandothers)

JuniorClerk,CopyClerk Peon

Overall,theCitySurveyOfficesareveryimportantofficesoftheadministrationofSettlement Commissioner, maintaining Record of Right of Government properties,Government revenue etc. of the City area. District Collector and Prant Officer are theofficersfunctioningunderthedirectcontrolofthisOfficefortheadministrationofland.

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Chapter 39

GujaratPublicMoneys(RecoveryofDues)Act,1979

(No.17of1979)ThisActprovides forspeedyrecoveryofcertain typesofdues toStateGovernment/State

Financial Corporations and other Corporations owned by or controlled by State Government,GovernmentCompanies,NationalizedorOtherBanks.

1. Shorttitle,scopeandcommencement:

(1) ThisActshallbeknownasGujaratPublicMoneys(RecoveryofDues)Act,1979;(2) ItshallapplytowholeGujaratState;(3) ItshallbeeffectivefromthedateasdecidedbyStateGovernmentbynotification

inGazette.2. Definition:ThisAct,unlessotherwiseprovided.

(A) ‘Agriculture’ includes horticulture, crops, grass, growing of orchard produces,animalhusbandry,dairying,poultryfarmingandanimalbreeding.

(AB) ‘Collector’includesofficerappointedbyStateGovernmenttoperformfunctionsofCollectorandtoexercisepowersofCollector.(ThisdefinitionhasbeenaddedbyordinanceNo.2/85dated9‐1‐85.)

(B) ‘Corporation’meansGujaratStateFinancialCorporationestablishedunderStateFinancial Corporation Act, 1951. It includes any other Central Government orState Government owned or controlled Corporations Specified by StateGovernmentbynotificationingazette.

(C) ‘Bank’means–(i)BankingCompanyasdefinedinBankingRegulationAct,1949(ii) State Bank of India formed under State Bank of India Act, 1955, (iii)SubsidiaryBankasdefined in StateBankof India (SubsidiaryBank)Act, 1959,(iv) Similar New Banks constituted under Banking Company (undertaking,acquisitionandtransfer)Act,1970.(v)AnyBankinginstitutedeclaredbyCentralGovernment, under section51 ofBankingRegulationAct, 1949; (vi)AnyotherFinancial Institution declared by StateGovernment as Bank for the purpose oftheActbynotificationinGazette.

(D) FinancialAssistancemeansfinancialassistancefor– (i) to establish, develop, modernize, renovate and run any industrial

undertakingor(ii)forpurposeofvocationaltraining,or(iii)fordevelopmentofagricultureoragro‐industries(iv)forpurposesofplanneddevelopmentor(v)togive relief in calamities viz. fire or serious drought, flood or other naturalcalamities (vii) to implement any schme owned by State Government (vii) ForanyotherpurposesasStateGovernmentmaydecide.

(E) ‘GovernmentCompany’meansGovernmentCompanyasdefined inSection‐617ofCompanyAct,1956.

(F) ‘Industrial Group’ – the meaning of the word laid down in State FinancialCorporationAct,1951.

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miningandhotel industriesor formanufacturinganddistributionofelectricityor any other type of distribution or for any undertaking for development ofadjoiningareasasindustrialestate.

Explanation:words,‘processingofgoods’includesanytechniqueorprocessonanygoodsbyhand,chemically,withelectricityorotherprocessandtherebytoproduce,prepareormakeanycommodities.

(i) ‘Prescribed’meansprescribedundertheAct.(ii) ‘StateManagedScheme’meanssuchschemeheldbyStateGovernmentorofficer

authorizedinthisregardoradoptedfordevelopmentofagricultureorindustriesornotifiedbyStateGovernmentorauthorisedofficerbynotificationinGazette.

3. RecoveryofcertainduesasarrearsofLandRevenue.

(1) Ifanyperson,isapartyto–

(A) Any loan, advance or grant paid as financial assistance by StateGovernmentorCorporationorGovernmentCompany,asthecasemaybeor concerning credit for goods sold or in any agreement concerningpurchaseofgoods,or

(B) any loan, advance or grant paid by Bank, Government Company, orconcerningcreditregardingcreditorinanyagreementconcerninghire‐purchaseunderStatemanagedScheme;or

(C) Regarding Loan raised by any industrial concern, by any agreementconcerningSecurities;or

(D) AnyagreementprovidingthatanymoneytobepaidtoStateGovernmentor Corporation shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue and suchpersonif

(i) failstopayloanoradvanceoritsinstallmentor (ii) fails to refundgrant or itspartor its installments,when is held

responsibletopayrefundofgrantorpartoranyinstallment;or (iii) If he doesnot observe conditionsof agreement, in caseof State

Government such officer who has been authorized by notification inGazette; in case of corporation or Government company, its managingDirector;ifthereisnoManagingDirector,itschairmanwhatevermaybedesignation and in case of Bank, its local agent with whatsoeverdesignation, may submit to the collector as early as possible thecertificate in prescribed form, showing amount outstanding from suchpersonandinformingtorecoveritasarrearsofLandRevenue.

(2) On receiving the certificate, the Collector shall after inquiry as he deems fit(including allowing the affected party to say what he wants to do) initiateproceedingstorecoveritasarrearsoflandrevenue.

(3) Whenanyamountisrecoveredundersub‐section(2),itshouldbepaidtoStateGovernment Corporation, Government Company or Bank, as the case may be.However, theCollector shalldeduct recoveryexpenditureasdeems reasonablefrom the recovered amount except that the amount is to be paid to the StateGovernment.

(4) Claimtorecoveranysuchoutstandingamountagainstanypersonmentionedinsub‐section (1) shallnotbemade toCivilCourt.Moreover, theCivilCourtmaynotgivestayforanymeasurestakenortobetakenunderpowersvestedbythissection.

4. Exceptions: (1) Byanythinginsection3shallaffect–

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(A) Anymortgage,charge,pledgeoranyborrowingshallnotaffectinterestofStateGovernment,Corporation,CompanyorBanks;or

(B) As regards indemnification made in any agreement mentioned thesectionorasregardsorguaranteeagreementorasregardsanyinterestmentioned in clause (a), the claim against any other person other thanthatmentionedinthesectionshallnotbehindered.Itshallnotaffectanyotherrightorremedy.

(2) When property of any person mentioned in section 3 in favour of StateGovernment, Corporation, Government, Company or bank is subject to anymortgage,charge,pledgeorotherdebt–

(A) Ineverymatterofpledgeofgoods, firstlyactionshouldbe takentosellpledgedgoods. Ifproceedsof such sale is less than theoutstandingamount, torecovertheremainingamountprocedureshouldbemadeasiftheyarearrearsoflandrevenue.(B) In every example of mortgage, charge or other debt on immovable

property,suchpropertyorinterestofdefaulterthereinshallbefirstsoldas arrears of land revenue in the procedure of recovery of outstandingdues. If the collector certifies that there is no hope to recover entireoutstanding amount by the work shown first within reasonable time,thenonlyanotherworkshallbeundertaken.

5. TheActshallnotobstructrecoveryofarrearsofloanofBanksunderotherlaws. Subject to the provisions of sub‐section (3) of subject to the provisions of sub

section(3)ofsection3,nothinginthisActshallprevent,asregardsfinancialassistancepaidtothefarmerbyBank,whentheBankisinpositiontorecoverlawinforceatthattime as regards securities for charges or mortgage raised by farmer on any lands orinterestthereininfavourofbank.

6. PowersofStateGovernmenttomakerules: (1) StateGovernmentmaymakerulestoimplementprovisionsofthisAct,subjectto

theconditionofnotificationinGazetteandpre‐publication. (2) These rules shall be made for all following matters or any matter without

hindrancetoscopeofformerpowers:(A) Foranyotherpurposeundersubclause(viii)ofclause(d)ofsection2;(B) Forformofcertificatetobesentundersub‐section(1)ofsection3;(C) anyothermatterwhichmaybeprescribedortobeprescribed.

(3) All the rules made under this section shall be placed before, the Legislativeassembly,after theyaremadeasearlyaspossiblebutwithinaperiodof thirtydays.Theyaretobeplacedinsuchawaythattheyshallbesubjecttoadditions,alternationoromissionbyStateLegislativeintheimmediatenextmeeting.

(4) If the state Legislature makes any alternation or omission, they shall bepublishedintheGazetteandthentheyshallbeeffective.

7. InterimProvisions: Alltypesofclaimspendinginthecivilcourtspriortoimmediatecommencementof the Act shall ceasewith the commencement. However, rights of State Government,Corporations,GovernmentcompaniesandBankshallhavenohindrancetorecoveranysum,whichformssubjectmatterofclaimaccordingtotheprovisionsofthisActorotherlawstheninforce.

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Chapter 40

RecoveryofGovernmentDues

RecoveryofLandRevenueandotherDues

Sections68and136ofLandRevenueCode,1879providesforduesoflandrevenueandotherrevenuedues,section68suggestsfollowingthreepoints:

(A) AsregardsLandTenure,Landmaybeheldonconditiontopayrevenuetilltheperiodforwhichdefinitetime‐limitashasbeenprescribedtoholdland;

(B) Where there is no time‐limit in land tenure, land maybe held permanently but landrevenueshouldbepaidregularly.

(C) Observanceofotherconditionsintroducedinlandtenure.Thuslandholderisresponsibletoobservetheconditionsoflandtenure,time‐limitandtopaylandrevenue,otherwisemaylooserights.

Section136:Whoisresponsibletopaylandrevenue?Thelandholderisfirstlyresponsibletopay land revenue. It is amain principle of law that when the land holder does not pay landrevenue, such amount may be recovered from the possessor or tenant of the land. Suchrecoveredamountisadjustedintheaccountsbetweenholderandtenant.

WhatarearrearsofLandRevenue?

Whendemandislistedbutnotrecoverediscalledasarrears.Revenuesuspendedshallnotbeconsideredasarrears.Ifitremainssuspendednextyearitshallbepartofdemandofthatyearandistoberecovered.Whatisdemandforcurrentyear?

Current year demand means assessment or revenue of current year and suspendedamount of any of the previous years which has been entered in current year as per cropsestimateandsumofbothisdemandforcurrentyear.Ifthefirstpersonresponsibletopaylandrevenuedoesnotpaylandrevenue,itmayberecoveredfrompossessoroftheland.

Local Fund Cess is recovered as joint land revenue and it also gets prioritywith landrevenue.

Section 139 (Rules 115, 116) : During revenue year commencing from 1st August,revenuemayberecoveredatanytime,butgenerallyincasesexceptwherepre‐basicremediestobe taken shall be demanded after thedateof installment.As regardsdatesof installments,theyareby15thMarchforKharifvillagesand15thApril forRavivillages.Thecollectormay, inview of types of crops in these dates, change as per local condition. Land revenue of Rs.5/‐shouldbepaidinoneinstallment.Generally,thereisnoprovisionfornon‐agriculturalrevenue.Itistobepaidinoneinstallmentimmediatelyafter1stAugust.Nosuspensionisallowedinsuchcases.

RecoveryofGovernmentduesareoffollowingtwotypesaccordingtochapter11ofLandRevenuecode:

(i) LocalFundCess,EducationCess,Fineetc.

(ii) Recovery of dues as arrears of land revenue received from various LabourCourts,IndustrialCourts,CompetentOfficersandBanksinthestate.

Intheeraofspeedydevelopment,criteriaofprogressofthestatedependuponeconomicself‐reliance. Ithasbeenfoundfromexperiencethatrecoveryofgovernmentduesare ignored

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andsufficientattentionisnotgivento itonaccountofburdenofnon‐revenueworkandotherworks.Talatihastoproceedasunderforrecoveryofrevenue.

a. If the holder wants to understand the details of outstanding dues, the Talatishouldexplainitonthebasisofrecord.

b. Ifapersonpaysmoneyfortwoseparateholdings,heshouldbegivenseparatereceiptforeachholding.

c. If a third person other than holder pays amount of demand for outstandingamount,heshouldbecompulsorilypaidreceipt.Itisnotsothatreceiptshouldbeissuedtooriginalholderonly.

d. The amount which is tendered shall be firstly credited towards demand ofcurrentyears.Ifthe

payeedesiresotherwise,itshallnotbeconsidered.

e. Talati may obtain signature in the counterfoil lying with him while issuingreceiptinordertoavoidfuturecomplaintsofnon‐receiptofreceipt.

f. If there is no separate receipt book, the Talati should issue receipt in VillageFormNo.9.

Procedurefornon‐agriculturalRevenue:

g. Revenue onN.A. land shall be recoveredwith first installment of agriculturalrevenueoronthedateasmaybedecidedbyCollector.

h. Such revenue shallbepaidonorbefore1st JanuaryunderRule117ofGujaratLandRevenueRules,1972.Suchrevenueistobepaidinoneinstallmentonly.However, the amount may be recovered in two or more installments if theCollectorpermitsinspecialcases.

i. Ifsuchamount isnotpaidwithinprescribeddate,penaltyof10PaiseshallbechargedperRupeeaspenalamount.

j. If revenue for N.A. is notmore than Re. 1 itmay be paid at once, instead ofpayingeveryyear.

k. IfamountofremittanceexceedsRs.100,itmaybesentwithvillageservant.

IfitexceedsRs.100,twovillageservantsshouldgo.Iftwovillageservantsarenotinthevillage,theTalatihimselfshouldgo.IftheamountexceedsRs.100,theTalatishouldgowithtwovillageservant’sforrecovery.SuspensionofrevenueandtagaviaccordingtoLandRevenueCodeandRules,willbediscussedinseparatechapter.Thepurposetofixestimateofcropsistodecidecapacityoffarmertopaygovernmentdues,revenue,tagavietc. Whenoutstandinglandrevenueistoberecoveredindistrict,theCollector,PrantOfficer andMamlatdarmay recover them under the provisions of chapter 11 of LandRevenue Code, 1879 in their respective areas of jurisdiction. Mamlatdar has beenempowered by Administrative Order No.8 of Gujarat Land Revenue Rules, 1972. Forrecoveryofdues inotherdistrict, collectorof thatdistrictmayrecoveron thebasisofarrears certificate (Exclusion certificate) issuedby the collectorof districtwhereduesarependingundersection149ofLandRevenueCode. AllpowerstorecoverlandrevenueandarrearsinruralareashavebeenvestedintoDistrictPanchayats,TalukaPanchayatsandVillagePanchayatsundersection149ofLandRevenueCode,while forurbanareas all suchpowers arewithMamlatdar, PrantofficerandCollector.

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InordertoeffectrecoveryinanystateinIndia,acertificateshouldbeissuedinprescribed form under Revenue Recovery Act, 1890 (First of 1890). Certificate undersection149ofLandRevenueCode isconfined todistrictsofState.Certificate fromtheCollector is required for recovery under Recovery Act, 1890, in which the Collectormentions thenameofdefaulter,his/heraddress,outstandingamountandpurposeareshownandsendstotheCollectorofotherdistrictwherehispropertyexistsandrecoverydefaulterhasanyobjection,hemaypaytheamountwithobjectionandmayclaiminthecourtofjurisdictionoftheCollectorofDistrictwhoissuedrecoverycertificate.Sections3,4and5ofRevenueRecoveryAct,1980havebeenvalidatedbyGujaratHighCourt. Holder is first responsible for land revenue ismainprinciple of Law.Whenhecommitsmistake,ourresponsibilityincreases.CollectorhastoperformdutiessoastoprovideconstantsourceofincometoStatebymeansoflandrevenue. Proceduretorecoverarrearshasbeenshowninsection150.Section150: Procedure to recoverarrearshasbeenshown in section150of theAct,whichisasunder:

(1) By serving notice in writing for demand under Section 152 to onewho does not payrevenue.

(2) ResumingalienatedlandorholdingbygovernmentunderSection153forduesagainstalienatedlandorholding.

(3) By confiscating or sale of the movable property under Section 154 who do not payrevenue.

(4) BysaleofimmovablepropertyunderSection155whodonotpayrevenue.(5) ByarrestandimprisonmentofthepersonnotpayingrevenueunderSections157and158.(6) Whenalienatedlandiswholevillageorpartofthevillagebyconfiscatingthesaidvillage

oritspartunderSections159to163.ImportantprovisionhasbeenmadeintheActtorecoverarrears.Remediesofrecoverymaybedividedintwoparts:

(i) MinorRemedies A. DemandnoticeB. OnefourthamountaspenaltyC. Confiscationandsaleofland/

property.

(ii) MajorRemedies i) Forfeitinglandii) Saleofimmovablepropertyiii) Imprisonmentofdefaulter.iv) Forfeitureofvillage.

These remedies should be used with bona‐fide intentions and impartially withdiscretion.Procedureforrecovery: Listof defaulters shallbeprepared fromwhom thearrearsof land revenueare tobe

recovered.ii) DetailsofimmovablepropertyofthedefaultersbegotpreparedfromVillageForms7/12

and8‐A.Previousarrears,demandofcurrentyearandrecoveryeffectedduringcurrentyear shallbeavailable fromForm8‐B.Detailsof recoveryof dues shouldbepreparedtherefrom.

iii) In order tomonitor recovery effectively, a villagewise/kasbawise register shouldbeprepared, inwhichnameoftheperson,totaldemandofpreviousyear, landrevenueof

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currentyear,demandofN.A.assessmentofcurrentyear,localfundcess,educationcess,miscellaneousoutstandingetc.shallbeshown.

iv) Register for recoveryof revenue recoverycertificate shouldbemadeasper statementNo.1 inGovernmentCircular,RevenueDepartmentNo.VSL‐102004‐939‐L‐1dated25‐2‐2005. Entry of recovery should be made against every column, derive arrears andplacestressonrecovery.Moreover, instructionshavebeen issuedtoholdmeetings forrecoveryofrevenuerecoverycertificate,toreviewthepositionandtomaintainregisterof points for R.R.C. checking vide Government Circular, RevenueDepartmentNo. SLB‐102005‐523‐K‐1,whichshouldbestrictlyfollowed.

v) Detailsofimmovableproperties,detailsofdefaultersandamountshouldbepreparedinprescribedformandprepareactionplanofrecovery.

vi) Alistofhighestdefaultersshouldbeprepared,allocatetargettotheTalatiandreviewitinthemeetings.

vii) Aftertakingadministrativemeasures,legalstepsshouldbetaken.viii) Procedure to be adopted for recovery of arrears of LandRevenue has been explained

videGovernmentcircular,RevenueDepartmentNo.JMM‐1079/44767‐Landrule129(4)ofRevenuerulesforrecovery,whichshouldbefollowed.

GovernmentInstructionsregardingrecovery:

1. According toG.C,R.D.No. JPP‐1096/57‐Ldated23‐1‐96,all theCollectorsandDistrictDevelopmentOfficershavebeeninstructedtotakemeasurestorecoverallthearrearsbyimplementing all the provisions of Land Revenue Code of previous years as well ascurrentyear.

2. Ameetingshouldbeheldwithtalatisforrecovery,reviewposition,prepareactionplanforrecoveryandtomonitoronhisalleffortsofrecovery.

3. VariousLabourCourts,IndustrialCourts,CompetentOfficersofvariousdepartmentsofCentralGovernmentandStateGovernments,BankssendrevenuerecoverycertificatestorespectiveDistrictCollectorsandproposetheCollectorstoeffectrecoveryasarrearsofland revenue. These recoveries aremade byDistrict Collectors/ District DevelopmentOfficersasarrearsofLandRevenueunderGujaratLandRevenueCode,1879.

4. Recovery of dues in respect of revenue recovery certificates issued is to bemade byCollector/PrantOfficer/Mamlatdar inurbanareas,while recoveryofPanchayatareasaretobemadebyDistrictDevelopmentOfficer/TalukaDevelopmentOfficer.

5. Detailed guide lineshavebeengiven to all Collectors/DistrictDevelopmentOfficers totaketimelyandeffectivestepsforrecoveryofduesvideG.C,R.D.;No.VSL‐102004/939‐L‐1 dated 25‐2‐2005 andG.C., R.D. No. SLP‐102005‐532‐L‐1 dated 2‐6‐2005, inwhichprocedure to recover revenue recovery have been shown, which should beimplemented.PrantOfficersinthedistricthavebeenassignedadditionalworkasNodalofficersunderprovision10of theresolutionwhichshouldbekept inview.Mamlatdarshould pay sufficient attention for recovery in his area. Mamlatdar should maintainregistersasappendedwithboththecirculars.

6. Citysurveydepartmenthastoeffecttimelyrecoveryofgovernmentduesviz.Sanadfee,late fee etc. in city survey area. District Collector decides survey fee to recoverexpendituremadeforcitymeasurementworkundersection132ofLandRevenueCodewithin limit laiddown in rule19(2)ofLandRevenueRules, 1972.Recoveryof surveyfees are recovered as Sanad fee from property holders by giving Sanad duringmaintenance. It should be seen that details of outstanding amount are recovered byTalatisfromCitySurveyOfficer.ThusMamlatdarshouldplayactiveandeffectiveroleforrecoveryofgovernmentdues&duesofrevenuerecoverycertificates.

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Chapter 41

RevenuefunctionstransferredtoPanchayats

1. WithPanchayatiRaj Systemcoming in to force inGujarat, some revenue functionshavebeentransferredtoPanchayats.AccordingtotheGujaratPanchayatsAct,1993,revenuepowersarevestedinPanchayats underSections65,66&67oftheLandRevenuecoderelatedtograntofpermissionforuseofagricultural landfornon‐agriculturalpurpose,takingactionagainstillegalconstructionsmadewithoutpermissionunderLRC.

2. AccordingtoSection‐171(1)of theGujaratPanchayatsAct,1993revenueofficers,whoare not below the rank of a Deputy Collector, are posted in Panchayat, who exerciserevenuepowersundertheLandRevenueCode.

3. AsperSection‐168of thesaidActPanchayatshave todo functionsofrecoveryof landrevenue.

4. The State Government has issued the Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879 (AmendmentAct.2003)asGujaratAct.No.142003).AsperareastatedinSection‐67Aandasperuse,ConversionTaxhastoberecoveredperSq.mtr.asperprescribedrateswhichissubjecttomodificationbyGovernmentfromtimetotime.

5. Amendmentmade in Rule‐81 of Land Revenue (Third Amendment) Rules, 2003 videGovernment Notification, No. GHM‐2003‐71‐M‐LRR‐10, 2002‐1640(1)‐K, dated 26‐12‐2003,inwhichclassificationofVillages/TownsandCitieshavebeenmadeasA,BandCfornonagricultureassessmentandasperclassificationnon‐agriculturalrateshavebeenprescribedpersq.mtr.forresidentialandotherpurposes.Prescribedratesshallbethatas may be decided by the government from time to time. The Collector has to issuenotification in this behalf. Prescribed rates shall be decided by the Government fromtime to time. Thus, implementation has to be made as per areas classified in thisnotification.

1. After giving non‐agricultural permission, land should be gotmeasured, entriesshouldbemadeinkami‐jastiPatrak.OrdershouldbegotenteredinV.F.No.6.ItshouldensuredthateffectbegiveninV.F.No.7/12.Entryshouldinvariablymadein V.F.No. 2 also, & issue of losing annual income may not arise and thegovernment may get regular income. The Collector should ensure that theMamlatdarimplementsthisformanagementandpreservationofrecord.

2. Driveshouldbeinitiatedtoidentifyconstructionsmadewithoutnon‐agriculturalpermissionandifsuchconstructionsarenotaccordingtorules, theyshouldberemoved as per Section‐66 or regularized recovering assessment and penaltyandentryismadeinrevenuerecords.

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3. Ifnon‐agriculturalpermission isobtainedunderSection‐65,butconstructionisdonebyviolatingtenureandconditionsoftheorderofnon‐agriculturalactiontobetakenunderSection67.Aftergivingpermissioninsuchcases,siteinspectionshouldbegotcarriedoutandimmediateactionsshouldbetakenwherebreachofconditionisfound.

4. InPanchayatarea,Panchayatrecoverslandrevenueandotherrecoveries,butinurbanareas,Mamlatdarhastoeffectrecoveryofgovernmentdues.

5. AspertheGujaratPanchyatsAct,1993,PanchayatsadministerGauchar,Gamtallands. Therefore, Panchayat should take action to remove all suchencroachments.

6. After receipt of proposal by Prant officer forGamtal it shouldnot be to sub‐ordinate officers with casual approach, but site inspection to be carried outinvariably,& ifanyencroachmentsare found inexistingGamtal& is thereasonfor shortage of land necessary action to be initiated for removal ofencroachments. Pending proposals of Gamtal to be processed and sent toCollectorforquickdisposal.

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Chapter 42

PowersandfunctionsofSpecialSecretary,(Appeal),RevenueDepartment

Theword‘Commissioner’wasdeletedfromSection‐204ofLandRevenueCode,1879in1964. As the posts of commissioners were abolished in 1964, office of Special Secretary(Appeal),RevenueDepartmentcameintobeinginMay,1964.

Office of Special Secretary (Appeal) Revenue Department has been assigned powersunderRule‐15ofGovernmentBusinessRules(AppendixIIIandIV).Inexerciseofthesepowers,SpecialSecretary/JointSecretaryhavetohearappeal/revisionapplicationsanddecidethem.

The Special Secretary (Appeal) Revenue Department have been assigned powers todispose appeals and revisions under following Sections/ Sub‐sections of following Acts andRulesunderRule‐15ofGujaratGovernmentBusinessRules,1990.

Appendix–III

Sr.No.

Act/Rule Section Item

1. GujaratMunicipalitiesAct,1963. Section‐81(2) AppellatepowersunderSection‐204ofGujaratLandRevenueCode,1879.

2. GujaratPanchayatsAct,1963. Section‐113(2) AppellatepowersunderSection‐204ofGujaratLandRevenueCode,1879.

3. DisturbedAreasAct,1991(protectingtenantfromthepropertyandrestrictionsontransferofimmovablepropertyinGujarat)

Section‐6 AppealPowers

4. DisturbedareasAct,1991(protectingtenantfromthepropertyandrestrictionsontransferofimmovablepropertyinGujarat)

Section‐17(D)2Section‐14ofBombayRent,HotelLodgingHouseRentControlAct,1947.

AppealPowers

5. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct.1948.

Section 63(A)(A)3(D)‐1

AppealPower

6. Saurashtra‘Gharkhed’andTenancySettlementandAgriculturalLandOrdinance,1949.

Section‐54and75 Appealpowers

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Appendix–IV

Sr.No.

Act/Rule Section/rule

Item

1. GujaratLandRevenueCode,1879. Sections203,204,211.

AppealandRevisionpowersincludingpowerstorevisesuomoto.

2. GujaratLandRevenueRules,1972. Rule‐108(6)(A)

RevisionpowersincludingrevisionsuomotooronthebasisofproposalsofRevenueOfficers.

3. BombayPreventionandconsolidationofFragmentationofholdingsAct,1947.

Section35 Revisionpowers

4. GujaratCourtofWardsAct,1963. Section41,42

AppealandRevisionPowers

5. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948.

Sub‐section(9)and(10)ofSection32(P)

AppealPowers

6. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948.

Section76(A)(A)

RevisionPowers

7. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLandsAct,1948.

Section73(A)(3)

Revisionpowersincludingpowerstorevisesuomoto.

8. BombayTenancyandAgriculturalLands(VidarbhandKachchharea)Act,1958.

Section106‐A(3)

Revisionpowersincludingpowerstorevisesuomoto.

9. GujaratAgriculturalLandCeilingAct,1960.

Section29(3) Appealandrevisionpowers.

10. BombayInami(alienated)Abolition(Kachchharea)Act,1958.

Section3(2)and3(3)

Appealandrevisionpowers

11. G.R.RevenueDept.No.LTA/1058/IXV/446‐Ldated25‐6‐59andG.R,LegalDept.No.LTA‐1061/96331/Jdated26‐11‐62.

Rule5 PowerstodecideappealsagainsttheordersofCollectoronInamiinterestsandpaymentofresettlementamounttoJagirdars.

12. BombayTalukadariInterestAbolitionAct,1949(61stofBombay1949)

Sub‐section(4)ofsection

5‐A

AppealPowers

13. SagbaraandMewasiJagir(AbolitionofPropertyright)RegulationAct,1962.

Section3,4 AppealPowers.

Ifaggrievedbydecisions/ordersofCollectors,DistrictDevelopmentOfficersandotherRevenue Officers under Land Revenue Code, 1879 and Land Revenue Rules, 1972 and OtherLaws,theapplicantsmakeappeal/revisionapplicationsandorCollector/DistrictDevelopmentofficersSuoMotosendproposalstotheSpecialSecretary(Appeal).InexerciseofpowersunderRule‐15 of Government BusinessRules accept revision/ appeal applications. If stay order hasbeensought,decisionthereonisalsotaken.

Itisinevitabletoproducefollowingdocuments/evidencesinrevision/appealmadebyapplicantstotheSpecialSecretary(Appeal):

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1. Appeal/revisionapplication.

2. Original order or true copy certified by the office against which appeal/revisionapplicationhasbeenmade.

3. VakilatNamaifappeal/revisionapplicationissubmittedthroughtheadvocate.

4. If stay order is requested against the order for which appeal/revision application ismade,applicationforstayordershouldbemadeseparately.

5. Copies of appeal/revision application, additional application for stay order should beenclosedconsideringthenumberofdefendantsalongwithcopiesofdocuments.

6. Revisionapplicationsmadebeyondoneyear,applicationtocondonedelayandaffidavitinthatregardshouldbeproduced.

7. Ifrevisionapplicationhasbeenmadeaspowerofattorneyholder,itstruecopyshouldbeenclosed.

8. CourtfeestampofRs.25onrevisionapplication,Rs.5forapplicationforstayorderandif certified copy is enclosed court fee of Rs. 2 are necessary. If the applicant is tribal,exemptedfromallcourtfees.

9. Whileapplyingforcaveateagainstdisputedorder,theapplicantsshouldenclosecopyofdisputedorder,registeredpostA/DslipforhavingservedcaveatetotheopponentandcourtfeeofRs.50areessentialforcaveate.

10. Whenapplicantsmakeappeal/revisionapplicationagainstdisputedorderandrequestforstayorder,followingprocedureisfollowed:

a. Applicantorlawyerisheardinperson,decisionregardingrequestofstayorderhastobeinformedtoapplicant/advocate.

b. The cases in which caveates have been produced, all parties are heard anddecisionistakenfortherequestofstayorder.

11. Followingprocedureisfollowedforthedecisionofrevisionapplication:

a. All the parties and their lawyers are informed about date, place and time ofhearingbypreviousnotice.

b. Recordofallconcernedofficesarecalledrelatedtodisputedorder.

c. Partiesaregivenopportunitiestoproduceevidences.

Afterfollowingaboveprocedure,decisionistakenregardingrevisionapplication,orderisissuedandpartiesareinformedaccordingly.

12. As there is no provision tomake review application against order/decision issued bySpecialSecretary(Appeal),RevenueDepartment,theaggrievedpartymaymakepetitiontocompetentcourtviz.Hon.GujaratHighCourtforrelief.

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Chapter 43

PowersandfunctionsofDistrictMagistrate:

TheDistrictMagistrate is the key functionary to handle themagisterialwork and lawand order issues at the district level. The Home Department of State Government appointsDistrict Magistrates, Additional District Magistrates, Sub‐Divisional Magistrates and SpecialMagistrates.ThepowersandfunctionsoftheDistrictMagistrateareasfollow:‐

a) TomaintaintheLawandOrderintheDistrict.

b) TocontrolandsupervisetheDistrictPoliceForce.

c) Toperformpowers and functions assigned to theDistrictMagistratebydifferentActsandCodesenactedbytheStateLegislativeAssemblyandtheParliament.

d) TocarryoutanyspecialinvestigationentrustedbytheHomeDepartment.

TheDistrictMagistrateandtheExecutiveMagistrateperformshispowersandfunctionsunderthefollowingActs,RulesandCodesasperbelow:‐

1. AdvocateAct,19612. AntiquitiesandArtTreasuresAct,19723. ArmsAct,1959(WithArmsRules,1962)4. BombayProhibitionAct,19495. BombayPoliceAct,1951(asamendedin2007)6. BondedLabourSystem(Abolition)Act,19767. CantonmentAct,19248. CattleTrespassAct,18719. CensusAct,194810. CinematographAct,195211. CitizenshipAct,1955&Rules,195612. CivilProcedureCode,190813. CommissionofInquiryAct,195214. CommissionofSati(Prevention)Act,198715. ContemptofCourtsAct,197116. CottonGinningandPressingFactoriesAct,192517. CriminalProcedureCode,197318. CustomsAct,196219. DramaticPerformanceAct,187620. Drugs&MagicRemedies(ObjectionableAdvertisements)Act,195421. Drugs(Control)Act,195022. Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Rules, 1960 with

referencetotheEmploymentExchange(CompulsoryNotificationofVacancies)Act,195923. EpidemicDiseasesAct,189724. EssentialCommoditiesAct,1955

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25. EssentialServicesMaintenanceAct,198126. ExplosivesRules,198327. FactoriesAct,194828. ForeignersAct,194629. GasCylinderRules,198130. Gold(Control)Act,196831. GuardiansandWardsAct,189032. GujaratPreventionofAnti‐SocialActivitiesAct,1985(PASA)33. IdentificationofPrisonersAct,192034. ImmoralTraffic(Prevention)Act,195635. IndecentRepresentationofWomen(Prohibition)Act,198636. IndianBoilersAct,192337. IndianChristianMarriageAct,187238. IndianElectricityAct,191039. IndianEvidenceAct,187240. IndianExplosivesAct,188441. IndianForestAct,192742. IndianStampAct,189943. IndianTelegraphAct,188544. Judges(Protection)Act,198545. JuvenileJusticeAct,198646. LandAcquisitionAct,189447. LepersAct,189848. MedicinalandToiletPreparation(ExciseDuties)Act,195549. MentalHealthAct,198750. MinesAct,195251. MotorVehiclesAct,198852. NarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,198553. NationalSecurityAct,198054. NorthernIndiaCanalandDrainageAct,187355. OathsAct,196956. OfficialSecretsAct,192357. OilMinesRegulation,1984withreferencetoMinesAct,1952,58. PaymentofGratuityAct,197259. PensionAct,187160. PetroleumAct,193461. PetroleumRules,197662. PoisonsAct,191963. PoliceAct,186164. Police(IncitementtoDisaffection)Act,192265. PressandRegistrationofBooksAct,186766. PreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsAct,196067. Prevention of BlackMarketing andMaintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities

Act,198068. PreventionofIllicitTrafficinNarcoticDrugsandPsychotrophicSubstancesAct,198869. PreventionofSeditiousMeetingsAct,1955

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70. GujaratPreventionofAnti‐SocialActivitiesAct,1985(PASA)71. PrisonersAct,189472. Prisoners(AttendanceinCourts)Act,195573. PrisonersAct,190074. ProbationofOffendersAct,195875. ProtectionofCivilRightsAct,1955andP.C.R.Rules,197776. PublicDebtAct,186777. PublicGamblingAct,186778. PublicLiabilityInsuranceAct,199179. PublicPremises(EvictionofUn‐authorisedOccupants)Act,197180. RailwaysAct,198981. ReformatorySchoolsAct,189782. RegistrationAct,190883. RevenueRecoveryAct,189084. SaraisAct,186785. ScheduledCastesandtheScheduledTribes(PreventionofAtrocities)Act,198986. TerroristAffectedArea(SpecialCourts)Act,198487. TerroristandDistruptiveActivities(Prevention)Act,198588. TerroristandDistruptiveActivities(Prevention)Act,198789. TerroristandDistruptiveActivities(Prevention)Rules,198690. TerroristandDistruptiveActivities(Prevention)Rules,198791. TransferofPrisonersAct,195092. UnlawfulActivities(Prevention)Act,196793. VaccinationAct,195494. WakfAct,195495. WildlifeProtectionAct,197296. WirelessTelegraphyAct,193397. WorkofDefenceAct,1903

(1) TheCriminalprocedureCode,1973andAmendmentAct,2005.

Ineverydistrictandineverymetropolitanarea,theStateGovernmentmayappointasmanypersonsasitthinksfittobeExecutivemagistrateandshallappointonofthemtobetheDistrictMagistrateundersection20oftheCriminalProcedureCode,1973.

(1) The Collectors are empowered as District Magistrate in the Gujarat State andtheyhavebeengivenstatusofDistrictMagistrate.

(2) Any of the Executive Magistrate may be appointed as Additional DistrictMagistrateby theStateGovernment. SuchMagistrateshallhavepowersof theDistrictMagistrateundertheCr.P.Coranyotherlawfortimebeinginforce.

(3) Whenever, in consequence of the office of a DistrictMagistrate becomingvacant,anyofficersucceedstemporarilytotheexecutiveadministrationofthedistrict,suchofficershall,pendingtheordersofheStateGovernment,exerciseall the powers andperformallthedutiesrespectivelyconferredandimposedbythisCodeontheDistrictMagistrate.

(4) The State Government may place an Executive Magistrate in charge of a sub‐division and may relieve him of the charge as occasion requires; and the

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Magistratesoplacedinchargeofasub‐divisionshallbecalledtheSub‐divisionalMagistrate.

(5) Nothing in theabovesaidprovisionsshallpreclude theStateGovernment fromconferring, under any law for the time being in force, on a Commissioner ofPolice, all or any of the powers of an Executive Magistrate in relation to ametropolitanarea.

Thus,thepowerstoappointtheExecutiveMagistrate,theSubDivisionalMagistrateandtheDistrictMagistratearewithStateGovernment.InMetropolitanareas,theStateGovernmentmay confer on a Commissioner of Police, all or any of the powers of an ExecutiveMagistrateunderanylawforthetimebeinginforce.

SpecialExecutiveMagistrate(Section21):‐

The State Government may appoint, for such term as it may think fit, ExecutiveMagistrates, to be known as Special Executive Magistrates for particular areas or for theperformanceofparticularfunctionsandconferonsuchSpecialExecutiveMagistratessuchofthepowersasareconferrableundertheCriminalProcedureCode,1973onExecutiveMagistrates,asitmaydeemfit.

LocalJurisdictionofExecutiveMagistrate(Section‐22):‐

1) SubjecttothecontroloftheStateGovernment,theDistrictMagistratemay,fromtimetotime, define the local limits of the areas within which the Executive Magistrates mayexercisealloranyof thepowerswithwhich theymaybe investedunder theCriminalProcedureCode,1973.

2) Except as otherwiseprovidedby suchdefinition, the jurisdiction andpowers of everysuchMagistrateshallextendthroughoutthedistrict.

SubordinationofExecutiveMagistrates(Section23)

(1) Subordination of Executive Magistrates. (1) All Executive Magistrates, other than theAdditionalDistrictMagistrate,shallbesubordinatetotheDistrictMagistrate,andeveryExecutiveMagistrate (other than theSub‐divisionalMagistrate)exercisingpowers inasubdivisionshallalsobesubordinatetotheSub‐divisionalMagistrate,subject,however,tothegeneralcontroloftheDistrictMagistrate.

(2) The District Magistrate may, from time to time, make rules or give special orders,consistentwith the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, as to the distribution of businessamongtheExecutiveMagistratessubordinatetohimandastotheallocationofbusinesstoanadditionalDistrictMagistrate.

PowersandFunctionsofExecutiveMagistrate:‐

1. ArrestbyMagistrate.(Section44)

(I) When any offence is committed in the presence of a Magistrate, whetherExecutiveorJudicial,withinhislocaljurisdiction,hemayhimselfarrestororderanypersontoarresttheoffender,andmaythereupon,subjecttotheprovisionshereincontainedastobail,committheoffendertocustody.

(II) AnyMagistrate,whetherExecutiveor Judicial,mayatany timearrestordirectthearrest,inhispresence,withinhislocaljurisdiction,ofanypersonforwhosearrestheiscompetentatthetimeandinthecircumstancestoissueawarrant.

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2. ProcedurebyMagistrateforapersonagainstwhomwarrantissuedandarrestedisbrought.(Section81)

TheExecutiveMagistrateorDistrictSuperintendentofPoliceorCommissionerofPoliceshall, if thepersonarrestedappears tobe theperson intendedby theCourtwhich issued thewarrant,directhisremovalincustodytosuchCourt:

Providedthat,iftheoffenceisbailable,andsuchpersonisreadyandwillingtogivebailto the satisfactionof suchMagistrate,District SuperintendentorCommissioner, or adirectionhasbeenendorsedundersection71onthewarrantandsuchpersonisreadyandwillingtogivethe security required by such directions the Magistrate, District Superintendent orCommissionershalltakesuchbailorsecurity,asthecasemaybe,andforwardthebond,totheCourtwhichissuedthewarrant.

3. Securityforkeepingthepeace(Section107)

(I) WhenanExecutiveMagistrate receives information thatanyperson is likely tocommit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do anywrongful act thatmay probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb thepublictranquillityandisofopinionthatthereissufficientgroundforproceeding,hemay, in themanner provided in the Chapter VIII of the Criminal ProcedureCode1973,requiresuchpersontoshowcausewhyheshouldnotbeorderedtoexecute a bond, 1*[with or without sureties,] for keeping the peace for suchperiod,notexceedingoneyear,astheMagistratethinksfit.

(II) Proceedings under this sectionmay be taken before any ExecutiveMagistratewhen either the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance isapprehendediswithinhislocaljurisdictionorthereiswithinsuchjurisdictionaperson who is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the publictranquillityortodoanywrongfulactasaforesaidbeyondsuchjurisdiction.

4. Securityforgoodbehaviorfrompersonsdisseminatingseditiousmatters(Section108)

(1) When [an Executive Magistrate] receives information that there is within his localjurisdictionanypersonwho,withinorwithoutsuchjurisdiction,‐

(i) eitherorallyorinwritingorinanyothermanner,intentionallydisseminatesorattemptstodisseminateorabetsthedisseminationof,‐

(a) anymatterthepublicationofwhichispunishableundersection124Aorsection153Aor section153Bor section 295A of the Indian Penal Code (45of1860),or

(b) any matter concerning a Judge acting or purporting to act in thedischarge of his official duties which amount to criminal intimidation ordefamationundertheIndiaPenalCode(45of1860),

(ii) Makes,produces,publishesorkeepsforsale,imports,exportconveys,sells,letstohire,distributes,publiclyexhibitsorinanyothermannerputsintocirculationanyobscenemattersuchasisreferredtoinsection292oftheIndianPenalCode(45of1860),andtheMagistrateisofopinionthatthereissufficientgroundforproceeding,theMagistratemay,inthemannerprovidedintheChapterVIIIoftheCriminal Procedure Code 1973, require such person to show cause why heshouldnotbeorderedtoexecuteabond,withorwithoutsureties, forhisgoodbehaviourforsuchperiod,notexceedingoneyear,astheMagistratethinksfit.

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(2) Noproceedingsshallbetakenunderthissectionagainsttheeditor,proprietor,printerorpublisher of any publication registered under, and edited, printed and published inconformitywith,theruleslaiddowninthePressandRegistrationofBooksAct,1867(25of1867),withreferencetoanymattercontainedinsuchpublicationexceptbytheorderorundertheauthorityoftheStateGovernmentorsomeofficerempoweredbytheStateGovernmentinthisbehalf.

5. Securityforgoodbehaviorfromsuspectedpersons(Section109).

When [an Executive Magistrate]1* receives information that there is within his localjurisdiction a person taking precaution to conceal his presence and that there is reason tobelievethatheisdoingsowithaviewtocommittingacognizableoffence,theMagistratemayinthemanner provided in the Chapter VIII of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973, require suchpersontoshowcausewhyheshouldnotbeorderedtoexecuteabond,withorwithoutsureties,forhisgoodbehaviorforsuch.Period,notexceedingoneyear,astheMagistratethinksfit.

6. Securityforgoodbehaviorfromhabitualoffenders(Section110).

When [an Executive Magistrate.]1* receives information that there is within his localjurisdictionapersonwho‐

(a) isbyhabitarobber,house‐breaker,thief,orforger,

or,

(b) isbyhabitareceiverofstolenpropertyknowingthesametohavebeenstolen,or

(c) habituallyprotectsorharboursthieves,oraidsintheconcealmentordisposalofstolenproperty,or

(d) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, the offence ofkidnapping,abduction,extortion,cheatingormischief,oranyoffencepunishableunderChapterXIIoftheIndianPenalCode(45of1860),orundersection489A,section489B,section489Corsection489DofthatCode,or

(e) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences,involvingabreachofthepeace,or

(f) habituallycommits,orattemptstocommit,orabetsthecommissionof‐

(i) anyoffenceunderoneormoreofthefollowingActs,namely:‐

(a) theDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940(23of1940);

(b) theForeignExchangeRegulationAct,1973](46of1973);

(c) theEmployees'ProvidentFunds2*[andFamilyPensionFund]Act,1952;‐‐of1952.

(d) thePreventionofFoodAdulterationAct,1954(37of1954);

(e) theEssentialCommoditiesAct,1955(10of1955);

(f) theUntouchability(Offences)Act,1955(22of1955);

(g) theCustomsAct,1962or(52of1962);

(ii) anyoffencepunishableunderanyotherlawprovidingforthepreventionofhoardingorprofiteeringorofadulterationoffoodordrugsorofcorruption,or

(g) issodesperateanddangerousastorenderhisbeingatlargewithoutsecurityhazardousto thecommunity, suchMagistratemay, in themannerprovided in theChapterVIIIof

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theCriminalProcedureCode1973, require suchperson to showcausewhyhe shouldnotbeorderedtoexecuteabond,withsureties,forhisgoodbehaviourforsuchperiod,notexceedingthreeyears,astheMagistratethinksfit.

7. Dispersalofassemblybyuseofcivilforce(Section129)

(1) AnyexecutiveMagistrateorofficerinchargeofapolicestationor,intheabsenceofsuchofficerincharge,anypoliceofficer,notbelowtherankofasub‐inspector,maycommandany unlawful assembly, or any assembly of five or more persons likely to cause adisturbanceof thepublicpeace, todisperse ; and it shall thereuponbe thedutyof themembersofsuchassemblytodisperseaccordingly.

(2) If,uponbeingsocommanded,anysuchassemblydoesnotdisperse,orif,withoutbeingso commanded, it conducts itself in such amanner as to show a determination not todisperse, anyExecutiveMagistrateorpoliceofficer referred to in sub‐section (1),mayproceedtodispersesuchassemblybyforce,andmayrequiretheassistanceofanymaleperson,notbeinganofficerormemberof thearmed forcesandactingassuch, for thepurpose of dispersing such assembly, and, if necessary, arresting and confining thepersonswho form part of it, in order to disperse such assembly or that theymay bepunishedaccordingtolaw.

8. Conditionalorderforremovalofnuisance(Section133).

(1) Whenever a DistrictMagistrate or a Sub‐divisionalMagistrate or any other ExecutiveMagistratespeciallyempoweredinthisofbehalfbytheStateGovernment,onreceivingthereportofapoliceofficerorotherinformationandontakingsuchevidence(ifany)ashethinksfit,considers‐

(a) that any unlawful obstruction or nuisance should be removed from any publicplaceorfromanyway,riverorchannelwhichisormaybelawfullyusedbythepublic;or

(b) that the conduct of any trade or occupation, or the keeping of any goods ormerchandise,isinjurioustothehealthorphysicalcomfortofthecommunity,andthatinconsequencesuchtradeoroccupationshouldbeprohibitedorregulatedor such goods or merchandise should be removed or the keeping thereofregulated;or

(c) thattheconstructionofanybuilding,or,thedisposalofanysubstance,asislikelytooccasionconfigurationorexplosion,shouldbepreventedorstopped;or

(d) that anybuilding, tent or structure, or any tree is in sucha condition that it islikelytofallandtherebycauseinjurytopersonslivingorcarryingonbusinessintheneighbourhoodorpassingby,andthatinconsequencetheremoval,repairorsupport of such building, tent or structure, or the removal or support of suchtree,isnecessary;or

(e) thatanytank,wellorexcavationadjacenttoanysuchwayorpublicplaceshouldbefencedinsuchmannerastopreventdangerarisingtothepublic;or

(f) thatanydangerousanimalshouldbedestroyed,confinedorotherwisedisposedof, suchMagistratemaymakeaconditionalorderrequiring thepersoncausingsuchobstructionornuisance,orcarryingonsuchtradeoroccupation,orkeepingany such goods or merchandise, or owning, possessing or controlling such

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building, tent, structure, substance, tank, well or excavation, or owning orpossessingsuchanimalortree,withinatimetobefixedintheorder

i) toremovesuchobstructionornuisance;or

(ii) todesist fromcarryingon,or to removeor regulate in suchmannerasmaybedirected, such tradeoroccupation,or to remove suchgoodsormerchandise,or to regulate thekeeping thereof insuchmannerasmaybedirected;or

(iii) to prevent or stop the construction of such building, or to alter thedisposalofsuchsubstance;or

(iv) to remove, repair or support such building, tent or structure, or toremoveorsupportsuchtrees;or

(v) tofencesuchtank,wellorexcavation;or

(vi) to destroy, confine or dispose of such dangerous animal in themannerprovided in the said order; or, if he objects so to do, to appear beforehimselforsomeotherExecutiveMagistratesubordinatetohimatatimeand place to be fixed by the Order, and show cause, in the mannerhereinafterprovided,whytheordershouldnotbemadeabsolute.

(2) NoorderdulymadebyaMagistrateunderthissectionshallbecalledinquestioninanyCivilCourt.

Explanation‐A"publicplace"includesalsopropertybelongingtotheState,campinggroundsandgroundsleftunoccupiedforsanitaryorrecreativepurposes.

9. Magistratemayprohibitrepetitionorconnuanceofpublicnuisance(Section143).

A District Magistrate or Sub‐divisional Magistrate, or any other Executive MagistrateempoweredbytheStateGovernmentortheDistrictMagistrateinthisbehalf,mayorderanypersonnot to repeator continueapublicnuisance, asdefined in the IndianPenalCode(45of1860),oranyspecialorlocallaw.

10. Powertoissueorderinurgentcasesofnuisanceofapprehendeddanger(Section144).

(1) Incaseswhere,intheopinionofaDistrictMagistrate,aSub‐divisionalMagistrateoranyotherExecutiveMagistratespeciallyempoweredbytheStateGovernmentinthisbehalf,thereissufficientgroundforproceedingunderthissectionandimmediatepreventionorspeedyremedyisdesirable,suchMagistratemay,byawrittenorderstatingthematerialfactsofthecaseandservedinthemannerprovidedbysection134,directanypersontoabstainfromacertainactortotakecertainorderwithrespecttocertainpropertyinhispossessionorunderhismanagement,ifsuchMagistrateconsidersthatsuchdirectionislikely to prevent, or tends to prevent, obstruction, annoyance or injury to any personlawfully employed, or danger to human life, health or safety, or a disturbance of thepublictranquility,orariot,ofanaffray.

(2) An order under this section may, in cases of emergency or in cases where thecircumstances do not admit of the serving in due time of a notice upon the personagainstwhomtheorderisdirected,bepassedex‐parte.

(3) An order under this sectionmay be directed to a particular individual, or to personsresiding in a particular place or area, or to the public generally when frequenting orvisitingaparticularplaceorarea.

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(4) Noorderunder this section shall remain in force formore than twomonths from themaking thereof:Provided that, if theStateGovernmentconsiders itnecessaryso todofor preventing danger to human life, health or safety or for preventing a riot or anyaffray, it may, by notification, direct that an order made by a Magistrate under thissectionshallremaininforceforsuchfurtherperiodnotexceedingsixmonthsfromthedateonwhichtheordermadebytheMagistratewouldhave,butforsuchorder,expired,asitmayspecifyinthesaidnotification.

(5) Any Magistrate may, either on his own motion or on the application of any personaggrieved, rescind or alter any order made under this section, by himself or anyMagistratesubordinatetohimorbyhispredecessor‐in‐office.

(6) TheStateGovernmentmay,eitheronitsownmotionorontheapplicationofanypersonaggrieved,rescindoralteranyordermadebyitundertheprovisotosub‐section(4).

(7) Where an application under sub‐section (5) or sub‐section (6) is received, theMagistrate,ortheStateGovernment,asthecasemaybe,shallaffordtotheapplicantanearly opportunity of appearing before him or it, either in person or by pleader andshowingcauseagainsttheorder;andiftheMagistrateortheStateGovernment,asthecasemaybe,rejectstheapplicationwhollyorinpart,heoritshallrecordinwritingthereasonsforsodoing.

11. Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace(Section145).

(1) WheneveranExecutiveMagistrate issatisfied fromareportofapoliceofficeroruponotherinformationthatadisputelikelytocauseabreachofthepeaceexistsconcerninganylandorwaterortheboundariesthereof,withinhislocaljurisdiction,heshallmakeanorderinwriting,statingthegroundsofhisbeingsosatisfied,andrequiringthepartiesconcernedinsuchdisputetoattendhisCourtinpersonorbypleader,onaspecifieddateandtime,andtoputinwrittenstatementsoftheirrespectiveclaimsasrespectsthefactofactualpossessionofthesubjectofdispute.

(2) For the purposes of this section, the expression "land or water" includes buildings,markets, fisheries,cropsorotherproduceof land,and therentsorprofitsof anysuchproperty.

(3) AcopyoftheordershallbeservedinthemannerprovidedbythisCodefortheserviceofasummonsuponsuchpersonorpersonsastheMagistratemaydirect,andatleastonecopyshallbepublishedbybeingaffixedtosomeconspicuousplaceatornearthesubjectofdispute,

(4) TheMagistrate shall then,without, reference to themerits or the claimsof any of thepartiestoarighttopossessthesubjectofdispute,perusethestatementssoputin,hearthe parties, receive all such evidence asmay be produced by them, take such furtherevidence,ifany,ashethinksnecessary,and,ifpossible,decidewhetheranyandwhichofthe parties was, at the date of the order made by him under sub‐section (1), inpossessionofthesubjectofdispute:ProvidedthatifitappearstotheMagistratethatanypartyhasbeenforciblyandwrongfullydispossessedwithintwomonthsnextbeforethedate onwhich the report of a police officer or other informationwas received by theMagistrate,orafterthatdateandbeforethedateofhisorderundersub‐section(1),hemaytreatthepartysodispossessedasifthatpartyhadbeeninpossessiononthedateofhisorderundersub‐section(1).

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(5) Nothing in this section 'shall preclude any party so required to attend, or any otherpersoninterested,fromshowingthatnosuchdisputeasaforesaidexistsorhasexisted;and insuchcase theMagistrateshallcancelhissaidorder,andall furtherproceedingsthereon shall be stayed, but, subject to such cancellation, the order of theMagistrateundersubsection(1)shallbefinal.

(6) (a)IftheMagistratedecidesthatoneofthepartieswas,orshouldundertheprovisotosub‐section(4)betreatedasbeing,insuchpossessionofthesaidsubject,heshallissuean order declaring such party to be entitled to possession thereof until evicted therefrominduecourseof law,andforbiddingalldisturbanceofsuchpossessionuntilsucheviction; and when he proceeds under the proviso to sub‐section (4), may restore topossessionthepartyforciblyandwrongfullydispossessed.

(b)Theordermadeunderthissub‐sectionshallbeservedandpublishedinthemannerlaiddowninsub‐section(3).

(7) When any party to any such proceeding dies, the Magistrate may cause the legalrepresentative of the deceased party to bemade a party to the proceeding and shallthereupon continue the inquiry, and if any question arises as to who the legalrepresentative of a deceasedparty for thepurposes of suchproceeding is, all personsclaimingtoberepresentativesofthedeceasedpartyshallbemadepartiesthereto.

(8) IftheMagistrateisofopinionthatanycroporotherproduceoftheproperty,thesubjectofdispute in aproceedingunder this sectionpendingbeforehim, is subject to speedyand natural decay, he may make an order for the proper custody or sale of. suchproperty,and,uponthecompletionoftheinquiry,shallmakesuchorderforthedisposalofsuchproperty,orthesale‐proceedsthereof,ashethinksfit.

(9) TheMagistratemay,ifhethinksfit,atanystageoftheproceedingsunderthissection,ontheapplicationofeitherparty,issueasummonstoanywitnessdirectinghimtoattendortoproduceanydocumentorthing.

(10) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be in derogation of the powers of theMagistratetoproceedundersection107.

12. Powertoattachsubjectofdisputeandtoappointreceiver(Section146).

(1) IftheMagistrateatanytimeaftermakingtheorderundersubsection(1)ofsection145considersthecasetobeoneofemergency,orifhedecidesthatnoneofthepartieswasthen in such possession as is referred to in section 145, or if he is unable to satisfyhimselfastowhichofthemwastheninsuchpossessionofthesubjectofdispute,hemayattach the subject of disputeuntil a competentCourthasdetermined the rights of theparties theretowith regard to thepersonentitled to thepossession thereof :Providedthat such Magistrate may withdraw the attachment at any time if he is satisfied thatthere is no longer any likelihood of breach of the peacewith regard to the subject ofdispute.

(2) WhentheMagistrateattachesthesubjectofdispute,hemay,ifnoreceiverinrelationtosuchsubjectofdisputehasbeenappointedbyanyCivilCourt,makesucharrangementsasheconsidersproperforlookingafterthepropertyorifhethinksfit,appointareceiverthereof, who shall have, subject to the control of the Magistrate, all the powers of areceiverappointedundertheCodeofCivilProcedure,1908(5of1908);

ProvidedthatintheeventofareceiverbeingsubsequentlyappointedinrelationtothesubjectofdisputebyanyCivilCourt,theMagistrate‐

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(a) shall order the receiver appointed by him to hand over the possession of thesubject of dispute to the receiver appointed by the Civil Court and shallthereafterdischargethereceiverappointedbyhim;

(b) maymakesuchotherincidentalorconsequentialordersasmaybejust.

13. Disputeconcerningrightofuseoflandorwater(Section147).

(1) WheneveranExecutiveMagistrateissatisfiedfromthereportofapoliceofficeroruponother information, thatadispute likely tocauseabreachof thepeaceexistsregardinganyallegedrightofuserofanylandorwaterwithinhislocaljurisdiction,whethersuchrightbeclaimedasaneasementorotherwise,heshallmakeanorderinwriting,statingthegroundsofhisbeingsosatisfiedandrequiringthepartiesconcernedinsuchdisputeto attendhisCourt inpersonorbypleaderona specifieddateand timeand toput inwrittenstatementsoftheirrespectiveclaims.

Explanation.‐The expression "land orwater" has themeaning given to it in sub‐section (2) ofsection145.

(2) TheMagistrateshall thenperuse thestatements soput in,hear theparties, receiveallsuch, evidence as may be produced by them respectively, consider the effect of suchevidence, take such further evidence, if any, as he thinks necessary and, if possible,decidewhethersuchrightexists;andtheprovisionsofsection145shall,sofarasmaybe,applyinthecaseofsuchinquiry.

(3) IfitappearstosuchMagistratethatsuchrightsexist,hemaymakeanorderprohibitinganyinterferencewiththeexerciseofsuchright,including,inapropercase,anorderfortheremovalofanyobstructionintheexerciseofanysuchright:Providedthatnosuchordershallbemadewhere theright isexercisableatall timesof theyear,unlesssuchrighthasbeenexercisedwithinthreemonthsnextbeforethereceiptundersubsection(1)ofthereportofapoliceofficerorotherinformationleadingtotheinstitutionoftheinquiry, or where the right is exercisable only at particular seasons or on particularoccasions,unlesstherighthasbeenexercisedduringthelastofsuchaseasonsoronthelastofsuchoccasionsbeforesuchreceipt.

(4) When in any proceedings commenced under sub‐section (1) of section 145 theMagistratefindsthatthedisputeisasregardsanallegedrightofuseroflandorwater,hemay, after recording his reasons, continue with the proceedings as if they had beencommencedundersubsection(1);andwheninanyproceedingscommencedundersub‐section(1)theMagistratefindsthatthedisputeshouldbedealtwithundersection145,hemay,after recordinghisreasons, continuewiththeproceedingsas if theyhadbeencommencedundersub‐section(1)ofsection145.

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PowersofDistrictMagistrates

(1) TheDistrictMagistrateshall,inconsultationwiththeSessionsJudge,prepareapanelofnamesofpersons,whoare, inhisopinion fit tobeappointedasPublicProsecutorsorAdditionalPublicprosecutorsforthedistrict.[Section24(4)].

(2) WherenoAssistantPublicProsecutorisavailableforthepurposesofanyparticularcase,the District Magistrate may appoint any other person to be the Assistant PublicProsecutorinchargeofthatcase;

Providedthatapoliceofficershallnotbesoappointed‐

(a) ifhehastakenanypartintheinvestigationintotheoffencewithrespecttowhichtheaccusedbeingprosecuted;or

(b) ifheisbelowtherankofInspector..[Section25(3)].

(3) Ifanydocument,parcelorthingInthecustodyofapostalortelegraphauthorityis,intheopinionoftheDistrictMagistratewantedforthepurposeofanyinvestigation,inquiry,trialorotherproceedingundertheCr.P.C.,suchhemayrequirethepostalortelegraphauthority,asthecasemaybe,todeliverthedocument,parcelorthingtosuchpersonastheMagistrateorCourtdirects.[Section92(1)].

(4) Searchofplacesuspectedtocontainstolenproperty,forgeddocuments,etc.

(1) IfaDistrictMagistrate,Sub‐divisionalMagistrateorMagistrateofthefirstclass,upon information and after such inquiry as he thinks necessary, has reason tobelievethatanyplaceisusedforthedepositorsaleofstolenproperty,orforthedeposit, sale or production of any objectionable article to which this sectionapplies,orthatonlysuchobjectionablearticleisdepositedinanyplace,hemaybywarrantauthoriseanypoliceofficerabovetherankofaconstable‐

(a) toenter,withsuchassistanceasmayberequired,suchplace,

(b) tosearchthesameinthemannerspecifiedinthewarrant,

(c) to take possession of any property or article therein found which hereasonably suspects to be stolen property or objectionable article towhichthissectionapplies,

(d) to convey such property or article before aMagistrate, or to guard thesame on the spot until the offender is taken before a Magistrate, orotherwisetodisposeofitinsomeplaceofsafety,

(e) totakeintocustodyandcarrybeforeaMagistrateeverypersonfoundinsuch place who appears to have been privy to the deposit, sale orproductionofanysuchpropertyorarticleknowingorhavingreasonablecause to suspect it to be stolen property or, as the case may be,objectionablearticletowhichthissectionapplies.

(2) Theobjectionablearticlestowhichthissectionappliesare‐

(a) counterfeitcoin;

(b) piecesofmetalmadeincontraventionoftheMetalTokensAct,1889(1of1889),orbrought intoIndia incontraventionofanynotification for thetime being in force under section 11 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of1962);

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(c) counterfeitcurrencynote;counterfeitstamps;

(d) forgeddocuments;

(e) falseseals;

(f) Obsceneobjectsreferredtoinsection292oftheIndianPenalCode(45of1860);

(g) Instruments ormaterials used for the production of any of the articlesmentionedinclauses(a)to(f).[Section94(1)].

(6) Searchforpersonswrongfullyconfined:‐

If anyDistrictMagistrate, Sub‐divisionalMagistrateorMagistrateof the first classhasreason to believe that any person is confined under such circumstances that theconfinement amounts to anoffence, hemay issue a search‐warrant, and theperson towhomsuchwarrantisdirectedmaysearchforthepersonsoconfined;andsuchsearchshall bemade in accordance therewith, and the person, if found, shall be immediatelytakenbeforeaMagistrate,whoshallmakesuchorderasinthecircumstancesofthecaseseemsproper.(Section‐97).

(7) Powertocompelrestorationofabductedfemales:‐

Uponcomplaintmadeonoathoftheabductionorunlawfuldetentionofawoman,orafemale child under the age of eighteen years, for any unlawful purpose, a DistrictMagistrate,Sub‐divisionalMagistrateorMagistrateofthefirstclassmaymakeanorderfortheimmediaterestorationofsuchwomantoherlibertyorofsuchfemalechildtoherhusband, parent, guardianorotherpersonhaving the lawful chargeof such child, andmaycompelcompliancewithsuchorder,usingsuchforceasmaybenecessary.(Section‐98).

(8) The District Magistrate may take preventive actions under section 133, 143, 144 inurgentcasesofnuisanceorapprehendeddangerasmentionedearlierinthemanual.

(9) TheDistrictMagistratemaydelegatehispowerstothesub‐ordinateMagistrate(Section‐411).

(10) TheDistrictMagistratemayremandthecases to thesub‐ordinateMagistrate(Section‐411).

(11) TheDistrictMagistratemaydeterminethelocaljurisdictionoftheExecutiveMagistratesandcanmakerulesfromtimetotimetodistributeworkamongtheExecutiveMagistrateandtotheAdditionalDistrictMagistrate.

PowersofAdditionalDistrictMagistrates

The Additional District Magistrate enjoys all or some of the powers of the DistrictMagistrate.

PowersofSub‐DivisionalMagistrates:‐

(1) TheSub‐DistrictMagistratemayissueasearchwarrantfortheplace,whereitisbelievedthatthestolenpropertyiskept[Section94(1)].

(2) TheSub‐DistrictMagistratemay issueasearchwarrant forsearchofaperson illegallydetained(Section‐97).

(3) TheSub‐DistrictMagistratemayenforceapersontoreturnthecustodyofakidnappedwoman.

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(4) The Sub‐District Magistrate may issue conditional orders to remove the disturbances(Section‐133).

(5) The Sub‐District Magistrate may prevent the public disturbance to re‐occur (Section‐143).

(6) The Sub‐District Magistrate may issue appropriate orders in cases of disturbances(Section‐144).

(7) TheSub‐DistrictMagistratemayassignanyworktotheMagistrateunderhim(Section‐411).

(8) The Sub‐District Magistrate may remand a case from his sub‐ordinate Magistrate(Section‐411).

FunctionasMamlatdar/ExecutiveMagistrate:‐

While discharging duties as Executive Magistrate is empowered to take preventivemeasures under Sections 107, 108, 109 and 110 of the Criminal Procedure Code. if a policeofficer has apprehension about a cognizable offence to take place, and it is not possible toprevent the offence without detention a person without a warrant, such detainee are to beproduced before the Executive Magistrate. Here, it is important to understand what is acognizableoffence? Cognizable offencemeans such anoffencewherein apoliceofficer underCriminal Procedure Code – Appendix‐I or under any other law in force,may detain a personwithoutwarrant.

(1) Theprovisionundersection‐107isasunder:‐

(i) WhentheExecutiveMagistratehasaninformationthatsomeindividual;

(a) islikelytobreachthepeace;or

(b) islikelytodisturbthepublictranquility;or

(c) islikelytodoanywrongfulact,sothatthereislikelihoodofbreachof

peaceordisturbance inpublic tranquility;and in theopinionof theMagistratethat there is adequate reason to take action then after making the provision,issuea showcausenoticeas towhy theperson shouldnotbeordered, for thetime as deem appropriate, to enter into a bond with or without sureties.However,suchperiodshouldnotexceedoneyear.

(2) Theprocedureunderthissectionmaybecarriedout‐

(a) attheplace,whereitislikelytotakeplacethebreachofpeaceordisturbanceinpublic tranquility before the concerned Executive Magistrate under whosejurisdictiontheplaceislocatedor

(b) before such Executive Magistrate in local jurisdiction of whom there are suchindividualswho are likely to breach the peace or create disturbance in publictranquility or that they may act in such do any wrongful act by which therebecomesapossibilityofbreachofpeaceordisturbanceinpublictranquility.

Theobjectiveofthisclauseispreventive. ThesectionconferspowerstotheExecutiveMagistratessothatprecautionarymeasuresmaybetakentopreventoffenceswhichmayresultindisturbancesofpublictranquility.

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EssentialconditionstoapplySection‐107:‐

(1) The Executive Magistrate should have such information that an individual islikelytodisturbpublictranquilityorthathe/sheislikelytoindulgeintodoanywrongfulactbywhich there isapossibility that thepublicpeace is likely tobebreached.

(2) TheMagistrate shouldbeofopinion that there isenoughreason to takeactionagainstsuchperson.

(3) If the Magistrate forms the opinion to take action against a person as in (2)above,heshouldproceedagainsthimundersection‐111.

Itisnotimportantthesourceofsuchinformation.TheMagistratemightcometoknowthroughapolicereportorfromacomplaintofaprivateindividual.Besidestheinformation,theMagistrate should be of the opinion that there is adequate reason to take action against theconcerned individual. If theMagistrate formssuchopinion, hewill issuea showcausenoticeunder Section‐111,why that person should not produce the bond tomaintain peace. BeforeissuingsuchnoticeunderSection‐111,theMagistratecanmakeaninvestigationashedeemsfit.ItisthedutyoftheMagistratetomaintainpublicpeace.Therefore,beforeforminganopinion,he must have considered the matter carefully. For forming such opinion, the ExecutiveMagistrateshallnotaskthesub‐ordinateMagistratetomakeaninvestigationandreport.Thus,thisSectionispreventive.

JurisdictionofMagistrate[(Section‐107(2)]

Sub‐section(2)referstojurisdictionoftheMagistrate.Thissub‐sectionislittleamendedin1956.Now,theExecutiveMagistrate;

(i) Ifitislikelytogetdisturbed,thepublicpeace;or

(ii) Ifapersonwhoislikelytodisturbthepublictranquility,

inaplacewhichiswithinhisjurisdictionthentheExecutiveMagistratemayissueashowcausenotice.Thus,theplaceshouldbewithinhisjurisdictionortheperson,againstwhomsuchinformationisreceived,isstayinginthatplace.

Possibilityofbreachofpeace

Thepossibilityofbreachofpeaceordisturbance inpublic tranquilitymaybebelievedonlywhensomethinghashappened. Onlybya single incident, thebreachofpeacecannotbepresumed.Theincidentshouldbesuchwithapotentialofbreachofpeace.Theenmitybetweentwopartiesdoesnotprovide enoughground forproceedingsunder this section. Theperson,againstwhomsuchinformationisreceived,shouldbeofakindwhomaycausebreachofpeace.

Underthissection, thebond formaintenanceofpeacecanbeordered formaximumofoneyear.

(2) Securityforgoodbehaviourfromsuspectedpersons(Section‐109):‐

WhenanExecutiveMagistrategetsinformationthatinhisjurisdiction;

(a) apersontakingprecautionstoconcealhispresence;and

(b) Thatheisdoingsowithaviewtocommittingacognizableoffence.

thentheMagistrateundertheprovisionsofthecodeshallissueashowcausenotice,astowhyheshouldnotbeaskedtogivesecuritybondforgoodbehaviourwithorwithoutsureties.Theperiodofbondshallnotexceedoneyear.

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ProceedingsunderSection‐109:‐

(1) The proceedings under this section may be carried out only by a First ClassMagistrate;

(2) The Executive Magistrate should have information that a person takingprecautionstoconcealhispresenceinhisjurisdiction.

(3) Thatheisdoingsowithaviewtocommittingacognizableoffence.

If an individual is hiding himself with such an intention in the jurisdiction ofotherMagistrates,thisMagistrateshallnottakeanyactionunderthissection.AFirstClassMagistratecantakeactionunderthissectiononlywhenanindividualishidinghimselfwithinhisjurisdictionwithanintentiontocommitacognizableoffence.

(4) Evenwhenaperson,isconcealinghimselfwithinthejurisdictionofaparticularExecutiveMagistrate but has no intention to commit a cognizable offence, theMagistratecannottakeanyactionagainsthimunderthissection.

TheExecutiveMagistrateempoweredtoissueanorderagainstadoubtfulperson,underhisjurisdictionunderthissectionoftheCode.Underthissection,thebondmaybetakenforaperiod not exceeding one year. No order under sections 116 and 117may bemadewithoutinvestigation.

ObjectiveoftheSection

This section is of preventive type. The proceeding under this section may not beundertakenonthebasisofanoffenceinthepast.Thesectionhasnoconnectionwithaperson’spasthistorybuthasconnectionwithhisfuture.Theproceedingsunderthissection,isdoneincaseofsomeperson,becausethere isanapprehensionthathemay incuranoffence in future.Thus, the proceedings are done to prevent the offence being committed in future. TheproceedingsagainstthepersonsunderthissectioncanbedonewhoisconcealinghimselfwithanintentiontocommitacognizableoffencewithinthejurisdictionofanExecutiveMagistrate.

(3) SecurityforgoodbehaviourfromhabitualoffendersSection110

When the Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his localjurisdictionapersonwho‐

(a) isbyhabitarobber,house‐breaker,thief,orforger,or,

(b) isbyhabitareceiverofstolenpropertyknowingthesametohavebeenstolen,or

(c) habituallyprotectsorharboursthieves,oraidsintheconcealmentordisposalofstolenproperty,or

(d) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, the offence ofkidnapping,abduction,extortion,cheatingormischief,oranyoffencepunishableunderChapterXIIoftheIndianPenalCode(45of1860),orundersection489A,section489B,section489Corsection489DofthatCode,or

(e) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences,involvingabreachofthepeace,or

(f) habituallycommits,orattemptstocommit,orabetsthecommissionof‐

(i) anyoffenceunderoneormoreofthefollowingActs,namely:‐

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(a) theDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940(23of1940);

(b) theForeignExchangeRegulationAct,1973](46of1973);

(c) theEmployees'ProvidentFunds2*[andFamilyPensionFund]Act,1952;‐‐of1952.

(d) thePreventionofFoodAdulterationAct,1954(37of1954);

(e) theEssentialCommoditiesAct,1955(10of1955);

(f) theUntouchability(Offences)Act,1955(22of1955);

(g) theCustomsAct,1962or(52of1962);

(ii) any offence punishable under any other law providing for the prevention ofhoardingorprofiteeringorofadulterationoffoodordrugsorofcorruption,or

(g) issodesperateanddangerousastorenderhisbeingatlargewithoutsecurityhazardoustothecommunity.

Such Magistrate may, in the manner provided in the Chapter VIII of the CriminalProcedure Code 1973, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered toexecuteabond,withsureties,forhisgoodbehaviourforsuchperiod,notexceedingthreeyears,astheMagistratethinksfit.

AnyExecutiveMagistratemaypassanorderunder this sectionwithinhis jurisdiction.He should decide as towho could be considered to be a habitual offender? If any court haspunishedaperson inpast foroffences forproperty,he cannotbe considered tobe ahabitualoffender.Butifthereisanadditionalevidencetoprovethathehasagainleanedtohisoldhabit,thenhemaybeconsideredashabitualoffender.

Ifaperson,fromwhenthesecurityordersaremade,isundergoingapunishmentinjail,theperiodofsecuritywillstartfromthedateofhisrelease.Whenapersoniscalledupontogivereasons under this section, theMagistrate should verify the information received by him andshouldcollectnecessaryevidence. Theperiodof security isdifferentundersections108,109and110.Undersection108and109,themaximumperiodisoneyearwhereasundersection‐110, it is three years. The amount of bond and number of sureties may be decided by theMagistrate.Ifhecannotgivesecurity,hemaybesenttojail.

ObjectivesoftheSection

The objective of this section is to control the congenital offenders. The personswhohavebeenpunishedearlier,whoaredangerousorhabitualdonot fearordinaryprovisionsofthe law. Thesectionaims toprotect thepeople fromdangerousandhabitualoffenders. Thissection is not applicable to ordinary or first offenders. Ordinarily this section will apply tohabitualoffenders.Theobjectiveofthissectionistopreventtheoffencesofoffenderswhoareoffendingnotonlyagainstsafetyofpeoplebutagainstpropertyofthepeoplefromtimetotimebyaskingthesecurityofgoodbehaviour.Thus,theprocedureofthissectionispreventive.

Habitualrobber,housebreaker,thieforonepreparingfakedocuments:‐

Theremustbeadequateevidencestoaskthebondofsecurityfromapersonunderthissection for thepurposeofbeinghabitualoffender, housebreaker, thieforonepreparing fakedocuments. If a person is found to be of bad character, itmay not be inferred that he is ahabitual robber, house breaker, a thief or one preparing fake documents. It only gives animpressionofone’sgeneralcharacter.

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Onewhoalwayskeepsthegoodsfromtheft:‐

If a person always keeps the goods which are stolen on that ground, he may not beproceededunderthissection. Because,theaccusingparty(complainant)hastoprovethatthepersonhavingstolengoodknowsthatthegoodsarestolenoneandyethekeepsthem.Thus,anindividual who gets or keeps the stolen goods should also have knowledge that goods in hispossessionarestolengoods.Onewhogivesshelterorprotectionrepeatedlytothestolengoodsmaybeprocessedunderthissection.

Those who habitually protects or harbours thieves, or aids in the concealment ordisposalofstolenpropertysection110(C)]

Under this section, if a person gives shelter or protection to the thieves to save themfrom the eye of the Act is an offender. But if some person provides food or clothing to thepersons(thieves)fromhumanitarianpointofview,hemaynotbeproceededunderthissection.

Besides; those personswho keep the stolen property professionally and help them indisposal of stolen goods, thereby saving from arrest or other actions under the Act, are alsocovered under this section. However, providing such help without the knowledge of stolengoodsmaynotbeproceeded. Thepersonswhohelp the thieveshabituallymaybeproceededundertheprovisionofthesection.

HabitualOffender(Section‐110(D)]

personswho are engaged in kidnapping, force, cheating, spoiling or in offences underchapter12ofIndianPenalCodeorcommittingoffencesundersections489A,489B,489C,489Dorthosehelpingincommittingsuchoffencesarecoveredunderthissection.Suchpersonsareknownashabitualoffenders.Thosepersonswhoarerepeatingcertainoffencesatsomeintervaloftimeareknownashabitualoffenders.However;ifapersonispunishedonceonlyundertheoffenceofcheatingmaynotbeknownashabitualoffender.Ifhecontinuestohavecommittingsuchoffencesevenafter inflictingofpunishment, thanhemaybetreatedashabitualoffender.Thoseindividuals,whohavebeencommittingsuchoffences,asdescribedunderthissection,arehabitualoffendersandtheymaybedealtwithunderthisprovision.

Apersoncommits,orattemptstocommit,orabetsthecommissionof,offences,involvingabreachofthepeace,[Section110(E)]:‐

The preventive measures under this section may be taken against such person whocommitstheoffencesofbreachofpublicpeaceoffandon;orthosemakingsucheffortorthosehelpinginsuchoffences.Suchoffencesarelikelybreachthepublicpeace.

Personhabituallycommittingoffenceundercognizableacts[Section‐110(F)(i)]:‐

a person committing cognizableoffences very often are covered, e.g.;when theownerveryoftenfailstocreditthecontributionunderEmployeesProvidentFundAct,1952,hemaybedealtwithunderthisclause.

Person committing offences very often under acts such as Prevention of Stock andProfitabilityorheinvolvedveryofteninadulterationinfoodordrugs[Section110(F)(ii)]:‐

Under this clause, the offenders under different five acts are covered, e.g.; if a personvery often commits an offence under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, theEssentialCommoditiesAct,1955andtheUntouchabilityAct,1962maybedealtwithunderthisclause.

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Dangerousoffenders[Section‐110(G)]:‐

Ifapersonactsinaway,withoutconsiderationtootherpeople’ssafetyorotherperson’spropertyisadangerousoffender.Apersonisdangerouswhenheactwithoutconsiderationofcausingharmtootherpeopleortheconsequencesofone’sactsinanirresponsiblemanner.Ifapersonisquarrelsometootherpeople,suchpersonsmaynotbeconsideredasdangerousinthemeaning of this clause. If somebody keeps a stickwith oneself for protection from attack bysomebody, that person is alsonot dangerous. But if somepersonor persons are notoriouslyknownforattacksandmischief,theyaredangerous.Itisriskyforsocietytokeepsuchpersonsfreewithoutpropersecurity.

(4) Procedure(Section‐111):

Whiletakingactionundersections107,108,109or110,ifanExecutiveMagistratefeelsitnecessarytoissueashowcausenoticetoanyindividual,hewilldosobyissuinganorderinwritingandsuchordersshallcontainfollowingdetails:

(1) Briefdescriptionoftheinformationreceived.

(2) AmountofBond,

(3) PeriodofBond,

(4) Ifsuretiesarenecessary,numberofsuretiesandtheircategory.

Underthissection‐111,ExecutiveMagistrateshouldmentioninbriefwhichinformationhe has received. If the order does not contain this information, the order does not becomewrong. Still, however, it is to be kept inmind that, when thewritten order is issued by theExecutiveMagistrate,thisinformationmustbegiven.Noseparateorderisnecessarytogivethisinformation.

ProcedureinrespectofpersonpresentinCourt(Section‐112):‐

IfthepersoninrespectofwhomsuchorderismadeispresentinCourt,itshallbereadovertohim,or,ifhesodesires,thesubstancethereofshallbeexplainedtohim.

Summonsorwarrantincaseofpersonnotsopresent(Section‐113):‐

IfsuchpersonisnotpresentinCourt,theMagistrateshallissueinasummonsrequiringhim to appear, or, when such person is in custody, a warrant directing the officer in whosecustodyheistobringhimbeforetheCourt;

ProvidedthatwheneveritappearstosuchMagistrate,uponthereportofapoliceofficeroruponother information(thesubstanceofwhichreportor informationshallberecordedbytheMagistrate), that there isreasonto fear thecommissionofabreachof thepeace,andthatsuchbreachof thepeacecannotbepreventedotherwisethanbythe immediatearrestofsuchperson,theMagistratemayatanytimeissueawarrantforhisarrest.

ThissectionempowerstheMagistratetoissueawarrantforarrestingapersonincertaincircumstances. If theMagistratecomestotheopiniononthebasisofareport fromthePoliceOfficer or from any other information that there is a possibility of breach of public peace bysome person and that without arresting him, this possibility cannot be avoided, then theMagistratemayissueawarrantforarrestinganindividual.Here,itistobekeptinmindthatnosummonsorwarrantmaybe issuedunless theordersunder section‐111are issued. Inotherwords, the order under section‐111 is the precondition for issuing of summons or warrantunderthissection.

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Whenanorderisissuedundersection‐111,andtheindividualagainstwhomsuchordersareissued,ispresentintheCourt,thentheorderundersection‐111willbereadouttohim,andif he so desires, the order will be explained to him in brief. But if such an individual is notpresent in the court at that time, then, as per provision of the section, the summonswill beissuedtoensurehispresence,orasexplained in thissection,awarrantwillbe issuedagainsthim.

Copyoftheordertoaccompanysummonsorwarrant(Section‐114):‐

Theorderundersection‐111isnecessarybeforeissuingofsummonsorwarrantundersection‐113. Now,whenasummonsorwarrantis issuedundersection‐111, it isnecessarytoenclosethecopyoforderundersection‐111.Theofficerwhodeliversthesummonsorwarrantshallhavetogivethecopyoftheorderundersection‐111.

Powertodispensewithpersonalattendance(section‐115):‐

Whenanorderisissuedtoanindividualundersection‐111toshowcausewhytheordertotakesecurityforgoodbehaviourbenotissuedagainsthimbytheMagistrate,theMagistrate,ifhehastheadequatereason,maypermithimtoappearbyapleader.

(5) Inquiryastotruthofinformation(Section‐116):‐

(1) When an order under section 111 has been read or explained under section 112 to apersonpresentinCourt,orwhenanypersonappearsorisbroughtbeforeaMagistrateincompliancewith,orinexecutionof,asummonsorwarrant,issuedundersection113,the Magistrate shall proceed to inquire into the truth of the information upon whichactionhasbeentaken,andtotakesuchfurtherevidenceasmayappearnecessary.

(2) Suchinquiryshallbemade,asnearlyasmaybepracticable, in themannerhereinafterprescribedforconductingtrialandrecordingevidenceinsummons‐cases.

(3) After the commencement, andbefore the completion, of the inquiryunder sub‐section(1), the Magistrate, if he considers that immediate measures are necessary for theprevention of a breach of the peace or disturbance of the public tranquillity or thecommissionof anyoffenceor for thepublic safety,may, for reasons tobe recorded inwriting, direct the person in respect of whom the order under section 111 has beenmadetoexecuteabond,withorwithoutsureties,forkeepingthepeaceormaintaininggoodbehaviouruntiltheconclusionoftheinquiry,andmaydetainhimincustodyuntilsuchbondisexecutedor,indefaultofexecution,untiltheinquiryisconcluded:

Providedthat‐

(a) no person against whom proceedings are not being taken under section 108,section109,orsection110shallbedirected toexecuteabond formaintaininggoodbehaviour;

(b) the conditions of such bond, whether as to the amount thereof or as to theprovision of sureties or the number thereof or the pecuniary extent of theirliability, shall not be more onerous than those specified in the order undersection111.

(4) For thepurposes of this section the fact that a person is an habitual offender or is sodesperateanddangerousas torenderhisbeingat largewithoutsecurityhazardoustothecommunitymaybeprovedbyevidenceofgeneralreputeorotherwise.

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(5) Wheretwoormorepersonshavebeenassociatedtogetherinthematterunderinquiry,theymaybedealtwith in the sameor separate inquiries as theMagistrate shall thinkjust.

(6) Theinquiryunderthissectionshallbecompletedwithinaperiodofsixmonthsfromthedate of its commencement, and if such inquiry is not so completed, the proceedingsunder thisChapter shall,on theexpiryof the saidperiod, stand terminatedunless, forspecialreasonstoberecordedinwriting,theMagistrateotherwisedirects:

Provided that where any person has been kept in detention pending suchinquiry, the proceeding against that person, unless terminated earlier, shall standterminatedontheexpiryofaperiodofsixmonthsofsuchdetention.

(7) Where any direction is made under sub‐section (6) permitting the continuance ofproceedings, the Sessions Judgemay, on an applicationmade to himby the aggrievedparty,vacatesuchdirectionifheissatisfiedthatitwasnotbasedonanyspecialreasonorwasperverse.

A. Processundersection‐116

(1) When an Executive Magistrate receives some information against a person, then theMagistrateshallproceedtoinquireintothetruthoftheinformationuponwhichactionhasbeen taken, and to take such further evidence asmay appearnecessary. for suchproceedingintosuchinquiry,theMagistrateshouldensurethat

(a) Thereshouldhavebeenanorderundersection‐111;

(b) If a person against whom the order ismade, is present in the Court, then theordershouldhavebeenreadouttohimundersection‐112;

(c) That person should remain present through a summons issued under section‐113;

(d) ThatpersonshouldhavebeenbroughtintheCourtunderwarrantissuedundersection‐113.

(2) Howtoconductsuchinquiryhasbeendescribedinpara(2)ofthissection.Accordingly,inquiryshouldbeconductedasprescribedforconductingtailandrecordingevidenceinsummonscases.

(3) The Magistrate may order the bond with or without sureties under followingcircumstances:

(a) Theremustbeanorderpassedundersection‐111againstwhomtheinquiryhasbeenstarted;

(b) Theinquirymusthavestartedbutshouldnothavebeencompleted;

(c) Duringtheinquiry,theMagistrateshouldfeelthat‐

(i) immediateactionisnecessarytopreventdisturbanceorbreachofpublicpeace;

(ii) immediateactionisnecessarytopreventanyoffencebeingoccurred;

(iii) immediateactionisnecessaryforpublicsecurity.

Insuchcases,theMagistrateshouldstatethereasonsinwriting.

(4) Abondformaintenanceofpeaceorthatforgoodbehaviourmaybeobtainedfromsuchperson;

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(5) Such bond should be for a period upto completion of inquiry. If such bond is notproduced, theMagistratehas thepower tokeephimin jailand ifhe fails toproduceabond,hecanbedetainedinthejailtilltheinquiryiscompleted.

(6) Aperson,againstwhomthereisnoproceedingundersections108,109or110,maynotbeaskedtoproduceabondwithgoodbehaviourunderthissection.

(7) Theconditions in thebondshouldnotbeharderthantheconditionsprescribedundersection‐111.

(8) Theinquiryunderthissectionshouldbefinishedwithin6monthsofthebeginningoftheinquiry. Otherwise, it is cancelled. However, theMagistrate can continue the inquiryaftergivingthereasonsinwriting.

(9) Ifapersonisinjailduringthisperiodof inquiry,thenaftersixmonthsbeginningfromthedateofimprisonmenttheinquirystandscancelled.

(10) After six months from the date of cognizance of the crime, the procedure should befinishedwithin6months. If theproceedingscontinueeven thereafter, special reasonsshouldbegiven.Inabsenceofthis,theprocedurestandcancelled.

(11) IfaMagistratehaspassedanordertocontinuetheinquiryaftersixmonths,theSessionsjudgehaspowerstocancelit.ButtheSessionsjudgemaypasssuchorderonlywhenhefeels that such order of the Magistrate was not based on special reasons or wasimproper.

Inan inquiry,after takingevidences fromthecomplainants, if theMagistratefeelsthatthereisnoadequatereasontoproceedagainsttheperson,thecourtmayfilethecaseandstoptheproceeding. Iftheproceedingshavestartedagainstapersontoaskforasecurityforgoodbehaviourandthepersonmakesanapplicationtothemagistratetoinvestigateawitness,thentheMagistrateissupposetoissueasummonsbutiftheMagistratefeelsthatsuchapplicationismadetodelaytheproceedingsorwithanintentiontoadverselyaffectthepurposeofjustice,theMagistratemaycancelsuchapplication.

IthasbeendecidedinthecaseofIndumaniShahuV/sStatethatwhenpolicerequeststotheExecutiveMagistrate tomake a proceeding andorder for security against a personundersection‐107thentheMagistrateshouldexaminethemeritsofthecaseandshouldnotorderfora bondwith orwithout suretymerely on the basis of the police report only. TheMagistrateshouldhimselfsatisfied that there isapossibilityofbreachofpeace,andwithoutordering toproduceaninterimbondthepublicpeaceshallnotbemaintained.Whileissuingsuchorders,thereasonsinwritingformakingsuchorder,aretoberecorded.

(5) OrdertogiveSecurity(Section‐117):‐

If,uponsuchinquiry,itisprovedthatitisnecessaryforkeepingthepeaceormaintaininggoodbehaviour,as thecasemaybe, that theperson inrespectofwhomthe inquiry ismadeshouldexecuteabondwithorwithoutsureties,thewithMagistrateshallmakeanorderaccordingly:

Providedthat‐

(a) nopersonshallbeorderedtogivesecurityofanaturedifferent from,orofanamountlargerthan,or foraperiodlongerthan,thatspecified intheordermadeundersection111;

(b) Theamountofeverybondshallbefixedwithdueregardtothecircumstancesofthecaseandshallnotbeexcessive;

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(c) Whenthepersoninrespectofwhomtheinquiry ismadeisaminor;thebondshallbeexecutedonlybyhissureties.

The proceedings shall be done against a person under section‐116, only when theproceedingagainsthimhasbeenstartedundersections108or109or110.Ifduringaninquiry,it is necessitated that it is necessary for aperson to give abond formaintainingpeaceor forkeeping good behaviour, and then the Magistrate shall pass the order to that effect. TheExecutive Magistrate has to follow following procedure before issuing an order under thissection:

(1) Underthissection,noordershallbemadetogivesecurityofthetypeotherthanonepassedundersection‐111;

(2) Underthissection,noordershallbemadetogivesecurityoftheamountlargerthantheordermadeundersection‐111;

(3) Underthissection,noordershallbemadetogivesecurityforthedurationlargerthanonemadeundersection‐111;

(4) Theamountofbondshouldbereasonable.

(5) Iftheinquiryismadeagainstaminorperson;hissuretieswillberequiredtogiveabond.

Releaseofapersonagainstwhomtheinformationwasreceived:

If in an inquiry under section‐116, it is not proved that the person against whom aninquiryhasbeenmade, thatperson isrequired togivebond formaintainingpeaceorkeepinggoodbehaviour,theMagistratewillmakesuchremarksastherecordandifsuchapersonisinacustody for the purpose of inquiry only, hewill be released, and if such a person is not in acustody,willmakehimfree.

119. Commencementofperiodforwhichsecurityisrequired.(1)Ifanyperson,inrespectofwhomanorderrequiringsecurityismadeundersection106orsection117,is,atthetimesuchorder ismade, sentenced to,orundergoingasentenceof, imprisonment, theperiod forwhichsuchsecurityisrequiredshallcommenceontheexpirationofsuchsentence.

(2)InothercasessuchperiodshallcommenceonthedateofsuchorderunlesstheMagistrate,forsufficientreason,fixesalaterdate.

120.Contentsofbond.Thebondtobeexecutedbyanysuchpersonshallbindhimtokeepthepeaceortobeofgoodbehaviour,asthecasemaybe,andinthelattercasethecommissionorattempttocommit,ortheabetmentof,anyoffencepunishablewithimprisonment,whereveritmaybecommitted,isabreachofthebond.

121. Powertorejectsureties.(1)AMagistratemayrefusetoacceptanysuretyoffered,ormayreject any surety previously accepted by him or his predecessor under this Chapter on thegroundthatsuchsuretyisanunfitpersonforthepurposesofthebond:

Providedthat,beforesorefusingtoacceptorrejectinganysuchsurety,heshalleitherhimselfholdaninquiryonoathintothefitnessofthesurety,orcausesuchinquirytobeheldandareporttobemadethereonbyaMagistratesubordinatetohim.

(2) SuchMagistrate shall, before holding the inquiry, give reasonable notice to the suretyand to the person by whom the surety was offered and shall, in making the inquiry,recordthesubstanceoftheevidenceadducedbeforehim.

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(3) IftheMagistrateissatisfied,afterconsideringtheevidencesoadducedeitherbeforehimorbeforeaMagistratedeputedundersubsection(1),andthereportofsuchMagistrate(ifany),thatthesuretyisanunfitpersonforthepurposesofthebond,heshallmakeanorderrefusingtoacceptorrejecting,asthecasemaybe,suchsuretyandrecordinghisreasonsforsodoing:

Provided that, before making an order rejecting any surety who has previously beenaccepted, the Magistrate shall issue his summons or warrant, as he thinks fit, and cause thepersonforwhomthesuretyisboundtoappearortobebroughtbeforehim.

Videthissection;aMagistratehasbeenempowerednotonlytorejectapersonassurety;butalsotocancelhimassuretyforwhichhewasacceptedassuretyearlier.Itisnotnecessaryin this case that, for canceling apersonas surety, hemust havebeenearlier acceptedhimassureties. Even if any of his predecessors has accepted the surety; it can be cancelled by hissuccessor.OnlythingtobekeptinmindisthattheMagistratecanrejectapersononsuretyorcancancelhimassuretyonlyonthegroundthatheisfoundimproperassuretyforthepurposeofbond.TheMagistratecannotrefusetoaccepthimassuretyorcancelhimassuretyforreasonotherthanthis.Further,thefollowingprocessistobeundertakenforrejectingsurety.

(1) Before refusinga suretyorcancelingasurety, theMagistrateshould inquireabouthisproprietyonoath. However, theMagistratemaydirect theMagistrate sub‐ordinate toinquireandreportafterinquiry.

(2) Beforeinquiry,theMagistrateshouldgivereasonablenoticetosuretyandonewhohasproducedthesurety;

(3) In such an inquiry, theMagistrate should record inwriting the summaryof evidencesplacedbeforehim.

(4) TheMagistrate, on thebasisof evidencesplacedbeforehim, shouldbeconvinced thatthe surety is an improper person for the purpose of surety or after considering theevidencesplacedbeforethemagistratetowhomitwasdirectedasin(1)above,andalsoconsideringhisreportMagistrateshouldbesoconvinced. Onlyafter theMagistrate isconvinced,hecanpassanordertorejectthesuretyortocancelsuchsurety.

(5) TheMagistrateshouldrecordinwritingthereasonsforpassingsuchorder.

(6) IftheMagistrateistopassanordertocancelthesureties,beforedoingsotheMagistratehastocallaperson,issuingasummons,forwhomthesuretyhasgiventhesecurity,orifhethinksfit,canissueawarranttokeephimpresent.

122. Imprisonmentindefaultofsecurity.

(1) (a)Ifanypersonorderedtogivesecurityundersection106orsection117doesnotgivesuchsecurityonorbeforethedateonwhichtheperiodforWhichsuchsecurityistobegivencommences,theshall,exceptinthecasenexthereinaftermentioned,becommittedtoprison,or,ifheisalreadyinprison,bedetainedinprisonuntilsuchperiodexpiresoruntilwithinsuchperiod‐hegivesthesecuritytotheCourtorMagistratewhomadetheorderrequiringit.

(b)IfanypersonafterhavingexecutedabondwithoutsuretiesforkeepingthepeaceinpursuanceofanorderofaMagistrateundersection117,isproved,tothesatisfactionofsuchMagistrateorhis successor‐in‐office, tohavecommittedbreachof thebond, suchMagistrateorsuccessor‐in‐‐officemay,afterrecordingthegroundsofsuchproof,orderthatthepersonbearrestedanddetainedinprisonuntil theexpiryoftheperiodofthe

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bondandsuchordershallbewithoutprejudicetoanyotherpunishmentorforfeituretowhichthesaidpersonmaybeliableinaccordancewithlaw.

(2) When such person has been ordered by a Magistrate to give security for a periodexceedingoneyear,suchMagistrateshall, ifsuchpersondoesnotgivesuchsecurityasaforesaid, issueawarrantdirectinghimtobedetainedinprisonpendingtheordersofthe Sessions Judge and the proceedings shall be laid, as soon as convenientlymay be,beforesuchCourt.

(3) Such Court, after examining such proceedings and requiring from the Magistrate anyfurther information or evidence which it thinks necessary, and after giving theconcernedpersonareasonableopportunityofbeingheard,maypasssuchorderonthecaseasitthinksfit:

Providedthattheperiod(ifany)forwhichanypersonis imprisonedforfailuretogivesecurityshallnotexceedthreeyears.

(4) If securityhasbeen required in the courseof the sameproceeding 'from twoormorepersons in respect of any one of whom the proceedings are referred to the SessionsJudgeunder sub‐section (2), such reference shall also include the caseof anyotherofsuchpersonswhohasbeenorderedtogivesecurity,andtheprovisionsofsub‐sections(2)and(3)shall,inthatevent,applytothecaseofsuchotherpersonalso,exceptthattheperiod(ifany)forwhichhemaybeimprisoned,shallnotexceedtheperiodforwhichhewasorderedtogivesecurity.

(5) ASessions Judgemay inhisdiscretion transferanyproceedings laidbeforehimundersub‐section(2)orsub‐section(4)toanAdditionalSessionsJudgeorAssistantSessionsJudgeanduponsuchtransfer,suchAdditionalSessionsJudgeorAssistantSessionsJudgemay exercise the powers of a Sessions Judge under this section in respect of suchproceedings.

(6) Ifthesecurityistenderedtotheofficerinchargeofthejail,heshallforthwithreferthemattertotheCourtorMagistratewhomadetheorder,andshallawaittheordersofsuchCourtorMagistrate.

(7) Imprisonmentforfailuretogivesecurityforkeepingthepeaceshallbesimple.

(8) Imprisonment for failure to give security for good behaviour shall, where theproceedingshavebeentakenundersection108,besimple,and,wheretheproceedingshavebeentakenundersection109orsection110,berigorousorsimpleastheCourtorMagistrateineachcase.

MaintenanceofPublicorderandpeace

Undersections‐129to132ofCriminalProcedureCode,1923,theExecutiveMagistrateisempowered to disperse unlawful assembly whereas under sections‐133 to 143, he has beengiven magisterial powers to remove public nuisance which are presently delegated to sub‐divisional Magistrates. Under section‐144 Executive Magistrate specially empowered by thestate government are given powers to order in cases of immediate cases ofdisturbance/nuisanceorthoseofsuspectedfears.

129. Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force. (1) Any executivemagistrate or officer inchargeofapolicestationor,intheabsenceofsuchofficerincharge,anypoliceofficer,notbelowthe rankof a sub‐inspector,maycommandanyunlawful assembly, or anyassemblyof fiveormore persons likely to cause a disturbance of the public peace, to disperse; and it shallthereuponbethedutyofthemembersofsuchassemblytodisperseaccordingly.

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(2) If,uponbeingsocommanded,anysuchassemblydoesnotdisperse,orif,withoutbeingso commanded, it conducts itself in such amanner as to show a determination not todisperse, anyExecutiveMagistrateorpoliceofficer referred to in sub‐section (1),mayproceedtodispersesuchassemblybyforce,andmayrequiretheassistanceofanymaleperson,notbeinganofficerormemberof thearmed forcesandactingassuch, for thepurpose of dispersing such assembly, and, if necessary, arresting and confining thepersonswho form part of it, in order to disperse such assembly or that theymay bepunishedaccordingtolaw.

130. Useofarmedforcestodisperseassembly.(1)Ifanysuchassemblycannotbeotherwisedispersed,andifitisnecessaryforthepublicsecuritythatitshouldbedispersed,theExecutiveMagistrateofthehighestrankwhoispresentmaycauseittobedispersedbythearmedforces.

(2) SuchMagistratemayrequireanyofficerincommandofanygroupofpersonsbelongingtothearmedforcestodispersetheassemblywiththehelpofthearmedforcesunderhiscommand, and toarrest and confine suchpersons formingpart of it as theMagistratemay direct, or as it may be necessary to arrest and confine in order to disperse theassemblyortohavethempunishedaccordingtolaw.

(3) Everysuchofficerofthearmedforcesshallobeysuchrequisitioninsuchmannerashethinksfit,butinsodoingheshalluseaslittleforce,anddoaslittleinjurytopersonandproperty,asmaybeconsistentwithdispersingtheassemblyandarrestinganddetainingsuchpersons.

131. Powerofcertainarmedforceofficerstodisperseassembly.

When the public security is manifestly endangered by any such assembly and noExecutiveMagistrate canbe communicatedwith, any commissionedor gazetted officer of thearmedforcesmaydispersesuchassemblywiththehelpofthearmedforcesunderhiscommand,andmayarrestandconfineanypersonsformingpartofit,inordertodispersesuchassemblyorthat they may be punished according to law; but if, while he is acting under this section, itbecomespracticableforhimtocommunicatewithanExecutiveMagistrate,heshalldoso,andshallthenceforwardobeytheinstructionsoftheMagistrate,astowhetherheshallorshallnotcontinuesuchaction.

132. Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections. (1) Noprosecutionagainstanypersonforanyactpurportingtobedoneundersection129,section130orsection131shallbeinstitutedinanyCriminalCourtexcept‐

(a) WiththesanctionoftheCentralGovernmentwheresuchpersonisanofficerormemberofthearmedforces;

(b) WiththesanctionoftheStateGovernmentinanyothercase.

(2) (A) No ExecutiveMagistrate or police officer acting under any of the said sections ingoodfaith;

(B) no person doing any act in good faith in compliancewith a requisition undersection129orsection130;

(C) noofficerofthearmedforcesactingundersection131ingoodfaith

(D) Nomemberofthearmedforcesdoinganyactinobediencetoanyorderwhichhewasboundtoobey;shallbedeemedtohavetherebycommittedanoffence.

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(4) InthissectionandintheprecedingsectionsofthisChapter,‐

(a) theexpression"armedforces"meansthemilitary,navalandairforces,operatingaslandforcesandincludesanyotherArmedForcesoftheUnionsooperating;

(b) "officer", inrelationtothearmedforces,meansapersoncommissioned,gazettedor inpay as an officer of the armed forces and includes a junior commissioned officer, awarrantofficer,apettyofficer,anon‐commissionedofficerandanon‐gazettedofficer;

(c) "Member", in relation to the armed forces,means a person in the armed forces otherthananofficer.

PublicNuisance(Sections133to143):‐

Definition : ‐ In section268of IndianPenalCode, thedefinitionofPublicnuisance isgiven.According to it, any individual,byanysuchaction,orbyomissionofanyactprovidesgeneralharm, fear or terror to public, especially the neighbuors, or provides harm, fear or trouble towhom there is privilege to use public right, such person is responsible for offence of publicnuisancecaseinsections133to143.

ConditionalOrderforremoveofpublicnuisance(Sections‐133and134):‐

133. Conditionalorderforremovalofnuisance.(1)WheneveraDistrictMagistrateoraSub‐divisionalMagistrateoranyotherExecutivemagistratespeciallyempoweredinthisofbehalfbythe State government, on receiving the report of a police officer or other information and ontakingsuchevidence(ifany)ashethinksfit,considers‐

(a) thatanyunlawfulobstructionornuisanceshouldberemovedfromanypublicplaceorfromanyway,riverorchannelwhichisormaybelawfullyusedbythepublic;or

(b) thattheconductofanytradeoroccupation,orthekeepingofanygoodsormerchandise,isinjurioustothehealthorphysicalcomfortofthecommunity,andthatinconsequencesuch trade or occupation should be prohibited or regulated or such goods ormerchandiseshouldberemovedorthekeepingthereofregulated;or

(c) that the construction of any building, or, the disposal of any substance, as is likely tooccasionconfigurationorexplosion,shouldbepreventedorstopped;or

(d) thatanybuilding,tentorstructure,oranytreeisinsuchaconditionthatitislikelytofallandtherebycauseinjurytopersonslivingorcarryingonbusinessintheneighbourhoodorpassingby,andthatinconsequencetheremoval,repairorsupportofsuchbuilding,tentorstructure,ortheremovalorsupportofsuchtree,isnecessary;or

(e) that any tank, well or excavation adjacent to any suchway or public place should befencedinsuchmannerastopreventdangerarisingtothepublic;or

(f) thatanydangerousanimalshouldbedestroyed,confinedorotherwisedisposedof,suchMagistratemaymakeaconditionalorderrequiringthepersoncausingsuchobstructionor nuisance, or carrying on such trade or occupation, or keeping any such goods ormerchandise, or owning, possessing or controlling such building, tent, structure,substance,tank,wellorexcavation,orowningorpossessingsuchanimalortree,withinatimetobefixedintheorder

(i) toremovesuchobstructionornuisance;or

(ii) todesist fromcarryingon,or toremoveor regulate insuchmannerasmaybedirected,suchtradeoroccupation,ortoremovesuchgoodsormerchandise,ortoregulatethekeepingthereofinsuchmannerasmaybedirected;or

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(iii) topreventor stop the constructionof suchbuilding, or to alter thedisposalofsuchsubstance;or

(iv) to remove, repair or support such building, tent or structure, or to remove orsupportsuchtrees;or

(v) tofencesuchtank,wellorexcavation;or

(vi) todestroy,confineordisposeofsuchdangerousanimalinthemannerprovidedinthesaidorder;or,ifheobjectssotodo,toappearbeforehimselforsomeotherExecutiveMagistrate subordinate tohimat a timeandplace tobe fixedby theOrder, and show cause, in the manner hereinafter provided, why the ordershouldnotbemadeabsolute.

(2) NoorderdulymadebyaMagistrateunderthissectionshallbecalledinquestioninanyCivilCourt.

Explanation.‐‐A "public place" includes also property belonging to the State, camping groundsandgroundsleftunoccupiedforsanitaryorrecreativepurposes.

144. Powertoissueorderinurgentcasesofnuisanceofapprehendeddanger.

(1) Incaseswhere,intheopinionofaDistrictMagistrate,aSub‐divisionalMagistrateoranyotherExecutiveMagistratespeciallyempoweredbytheStateGovernmentinthisbehalf,thereissufficientgroundforproceedingunderthissectionandimmediatepreventionorspeedyremedyisdesirable,suchMagistratemay,byawrittenorderstatingthematerialfactsofthecaseandservedinthemannerprovidedbysection134,directanypersontoabstainfromacertainactortotakecertainorderwithrespecttocertainpropertyinhispossessionorunderhismanagement,ifsuchMagistrateconsidersthatsuchdirectionislikely to prevent, or tends to prevent, obstruction, annoyance or injury to any personlawfully employed, or danger to human life, health or safety, or a disturbance of thepublictranquility,orariot,ofanaffray.

(2) An order under this section may, in cases of emergency or in cases where thecircumstances do not admit of the serving in due time of a notice upon the personagainstwhomtheorderisdirected,bepassedexparte.

(3) An order under this sectionmay be directed to a particular individual, or to personsresiding in a particular place or area, or to the public generally when frequenting orvisitingaparticularplaceorarea.

(4) Noorderunder this section shall remain in force formore than twomonths from themaking thereof:Provided that, if theStateGovernmentconsiders itnecessaryso todofor preventing danger to human life, health or safety or for preventing a riot or anyaffray, it may, by notification, direct that an order made by a Magistrate under thissectionshallremaininforceforsuchfurtherperiodnotexceedingsixmonthsfromthedateonwhichtheordermadebytheMagistratewouldhave,butforsuchorder,expired,asitmayspecifyinthesaidnotification.

(5) Any Magistrate may, either on his own motion or on the application of any personaggrieved, rescind or alter any order made under this section, by himself or anyMagistratesubordinatetohimorbyhispredecessor‐in‐office.

(6) TheStateGovernmentmay,eitheronitsownmotionorontheapplicationofanypersonaggrieved,rescindoralteranyordermadebyitundertheprovisotosub‐section(4).

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(7) Where an application under sub‐section (5) or sub‐section (6) is received, theMagistrate,ortheStateGovernment,asthecasemaybe,shallaffordtotheapplicantanearly opportunity of appearing before him or it, either in person or by pleader andshowingcauseagainsttheorder;andiftheMagistrateortheStateGovernment,asthecasemaybe,rejectstheapplicationwhollyorinpart,heoritshallrecordinwritingthereasonsforsodoing.

Section‐144(A):‐ Under Criminal Procedure Code (amendment)Act, 2005, section 144(A), thepowersaregiventopreventprocessions,marches,tokeeparmsintrainingwitharmsetc.

Whentheorderunderthissectionmaybeissued?

The power to pass an order under this section is with the District Magistrate, Sub‐Divisional Magistrate or to the Executive Magistrates who are empowered especially in thisregardbyStateGovernment.TheorderunderthissectionmaybepassedbyMagistrateonlyinthefollowingcircumstances,whenintheopinionoftheMagistrate–

(1) Thereisadequatereasonfortakingactionunderthissection,

(2) Whenitisdesirabletopreventcertainactimmediatelyandtogetanimmediateremedy–andwhentheMagistrateisconvincedthatbyhisorder–

(i) theobstacle,terrororinjurytoapersonwhoactslegallycanbeprevented;

(ii) thefearagainstthelife,healthandsafetywillbeprevented;or

(iii) thebreachofpublicpeacewillbeprevented;or

(iv) theriotsanddisturbanceswillbeprevented;

Insuchcases,theMagistratemayissueanorderunderthissection.

Theobjectiveofthesectionistotakeimmediatemeasureinemergencysituation.Beforepassinganorderunderthissection,thereshouldbesuchcircumstances,whichneedimmediateaction. Thus,existenceofsuchcircumstancesisapre‐conditionforissuingoforderunderthissection, e.g.; where there is a possibility of breach of public peace, theMagistratemaymakeorderundersection‐144.PreventiveactionslikesometimeswhentheUniversityExaminationsare going on, the Magistrate passes prohibitive order under section‐144. When there is apossibilityofriots,theMagistratemaypassorderundersection‐144prohibitingtheprocessionor assembly of people. In such orders, theMagistrate shallmention significant details of thecase.Theordermustbeservedasdetailedinsection‐134.

Againstwhomsuchordersmaybeissued?

As a matter of general rule, any order should be issued against a person or someindividuals.Butsection‐144(3)isanexception.Underthissection,theordermaybeissuedtoany individual or to individuals residing at a particular place or in particular areas or peoplevisitingplacesorareas.Thereasonsforthattheordersunderthissectionaremeanttopreventthe interests of public. When a big mob gathers, it is not clear as to whose act should becontrolled;hencetheordermaybemadetopeoplewhovisittheplaceorareawhenageneralordermaybe issued topeople. When suchorder ismadeunder this section, clear indicationaboutspecificlimitofthatprohibitedareashouldbeprovided.IthasbeendecidedinthecaseofAbuHusainShaikhthatthesectiondoesnotprohibitgeneralpublicfromvisitinggeneralplace.Thesectionprohibitspeoplefromdoingcertainacts,whilevisitingparticularplace.

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Whetherexecutionperiodoforderbeextended?

TheStateGovernmenthaspowertoextendthetimelimitofordermadebyanExecutiveMagistrate. But thepowerofStateGovernment toextendthe time limitofordermadeunderthissectionisnotunlimited. ThetimelimitoftheordermaybeextendedonlywhentheStateGovernmentfeelsthatitisnecessarytoextendthetimelimitoftheordertopreventthefearonthe life;healthandsafetyofhumanbeingsor topreventriotsanddisturbances. TheorderofStateGovernmentmaybeextendedforthemaximumperiodofsixmonthsaftercompletionoftwo months of District Magistrate’s order. Thus, the total period for which such order mayremain in force is eightmonths. For extending the order, Government is required to issue anotification.

Whensuchordermaybecancelledoramended?:‐

Both theMagistrate and the StateGovernmenthavepower to cancel or amendorderspassedbythemrespectively.Magistratemaysuomotooronthebasisofapplicationmadebyanaggrieved person, may cancel or amend the order passed by him or that one passed by hispredecessororpassedbyhissub‐ordinateMagistrate,e.g.; iftheMagistratehasprohibitedtheassemblyofpersonstopreventdisturbances,andifafteronemonth,hefeelsthatsuchorderisnownotnecessarythenhemaysuomotooronthebasisofapplicationmadebytheaggrievedperson,maycancelthatorderormayordertoapplyitonlycertainlimitedareaifhefeelsso,andthusmayordernot toapply it tootherareas,suomotooronthebasisofanapplicationofanaggrievedperson,mayamendit.

IftheStateGovernmenthasextendedthetimelimitoftheordermadebygovernment,thentheStateGovernmentsuomotooronthebasisofapplicationmadebyanaggrievedperson,maycanceltheirorderormayamendit.IftheStateGovernmenthasnotextendedthetimelimitoftheorderoftheMagistratebyanotification;itneednottocancelitoramendit.

Forgettingtheorderunderthissectioncancelled,whenanaggrievedpersonmakesanapplication to theMagistrateor toStateGovernment, theMagistrateorStateGovernmentwillprovidehimanopportunitytoshowcausepersonallyorthroughanadvocate.Iftheapplicationof thatperson is refused/rejected completelyorpartially, the reasons fordoingso shouldberecordedinwriting.

Disputeastoimmovableproperty(Sections145to148):‐

145. Procedurewheredisputeconcerninglandorwaterislikelytocausebreachofpeace.(1)Whenever anExecutiveMagistrate is satisfied from a report of a police officer or uponotherinformation that adispute likely to causeabreachof thepeaceexists concerning any landorwaterortheboundariesthereof,withinhislocaljurisdiction,heshallmakeanorderinwriting,statingthegroundsofhisbeingsosatisfied,andrequiringthepartiesconcernedinsuchdisputetoattendhisCourtinpersonorbypleader,onaspecifieddateandtime,andtoputinwrittenstatementsof theirrespectiveclaimsasrespects the factofactualpossessionof thesubjectofdispute.

(2) For the purposes of this section, the expression "land or water" includes buildings,markets, fisheries,cropsorotherproduceof land,and therentsorprofitsof anysuchproperty.

(3) AcopyoftheordershallbeservedinthemannerprovidedbythisCodefortheserviceofasummonsuponsuchpersonorpersonsastheMagistratemaydirect,andatleastonecopyshallbepublishedbybeingaffixedtosomeconspicuousplaceatornearthesubjectofdispute,

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(4) TheMagistrate shall then,without, reference to themerits or the claimsof any of thepartiestoarighttopossessthesubjectofdispute,perusethestatementssoputin,hearthe parties, receive all such evidence asmay be produced by them, take such furtherevidence,ifany,ashethinksnecessary,and,ifpossible,decidewhetheranyandwhichofthe parties was, at the date of the order made by him under sub‐section (1), inpossessionofthesubjectofdispute:

Provided that if it appears to the Magistrate that any party has been forcibly andwrongfullydispossessedwithintwomonthsnextbeforethedateonwhichthereportofapoliceofficer or other informationwas receivedby theMagistrate, or after thatdate andbefore thedateofhisorderundersub‐section(1),hemaytreatthepartysodispossessedasifthatpartyhadbeeninpossessiononthedateofhisorderundersub‐section(1).(5)Nothinginthissection'shallprecludeanyparty so required toattend,or anyotherperson interested, fromshowingthatnosuchdisputeasaforesaidexistsorhasexisted;andinsuchcasethe

Magistrateshallcancelhissaidorder,andall furtherproceedingsthereonshallbestayed,but,subjecttosuchcancellation,theorderoftheMagistrateundersubsection(1)shallbefinal.

(6)(a)IftheMagistratedecidesthatoneofthepartieswas,orshouldundertheprovisotosub‐section (4)be treated asbeing, in suchpossessionof the said subject, he shall issueanorderdeclaringsuchpartytobeentitledtopossessionthereofuntilevictedtherefrominduecourseoflaw,andforbiddingalldisturbanceofsuchpossessionuntilsucheviction;andwhenheproceedsunder the proviso to sub‐section (4), may restore to possession the party forcibly andwrongfullydispossessed.

(b)The order made under this sub‐section shall be served and published in the manner laiddowninsub‐section(3).

(7) When any party to any such proceeding dies, the Magistrate may cause the legalrepresentative of the deceased party to bemade a party to the proceeding and shallthereupon continue the inquiry, and if any question arises as to who the legalrepresentative of a deceasedparty for thepurposes of suchproceeding is, all personsclaimingtoberepresentativesofthedeceasedpartyshallbemadepartiesthereto.

(8) IftheMagistrateisofopinionthatanycroporotherproduceoftheproperty,thesubjectofdispute in aproceedingunder this sectionpendingbeforehim, is subject to speedyand natural decay, he may make an order for the proper custody or sale of. suchproperty,and,uponthecompletionoftheinquiry,shallmakesuchorderforthedisposalofsuchproperty,orthesale‐proceedsthereof,ashethinksfit.

(9) TheMagistratemay,ifhethinksfit,atanystageoftheproceedingsunderthissection,ontheapplicationofeitherparty,issueasummonstoanywitnessdirectinghimtoattendortoproduceanydocumentorthing.

(10) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be in derogation of the powers of theMagistratetoproceedundersection107.

Objectiveofthissection:‐Theobjectiveistopreventthebreachofpeace.Forthatpurpose,theMagistrate,afteraninquiry,willdecideastowhowasinpossessionofland,waterorborderetc.anduntiltherightsofthepartiesarenotfinallydecidedbyaCivilCourtwillmaintainstatusquo.TheobjectiveofthesectionistocompelthepartiesdisputingforimmovablepropertytoresorttoCivilCourtforsolutionoftheirdispute.InthecaseofPritamSinghV/sRanjeetSinghthattheobjectiveof the section is topreventbreachofpeace;when there is apossibilityofbreachofpeaceindisputesfor land,wateretc. forpreventionofbreachofpeace,theMagistrateshould

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takeeffectivemeasures;and for thatpurposeonly,willdecideas towhowas inpossessionofland,waterorborder,before twomonthsof startingdateof the inquiry or on thatparticulardate.Thesectiondoesnotintendtomakeanychangeintherightsoftheparties.Theobjectiveofthesectionis,totakethesubjectmatterofdisputefromthehandsofthepartiesandmakingoneofthepartiesas itscustodianandaskingotherpartytogethisrightsdecidedbytheCivilCourtandinthemeanwhiletoprovideprotectiontothecustodian.

Whencananorderbepassedundersection145(1)

Thepower topass theorderundersection145(1) iswithMagistrateonly. Before theExecutiveMagistratepassessuchanorder,theMagistrate–

(i) musthavereceivedtheinformationthroughapolicereportorotherwise;

(ii) the Magistrate, on that basis, must be convinced that there is a possibility ofbreachofpeacefromthisdispute;

(iii) thedisputemustbeinrespectofland,waterorborder;

(iv) thedisputemustbewithinthelocaljurisdictionoftheMagistrate.

WhentheExecutiveMagistrate isconvincedasabove,hewouldrecordthereasonsforhis own conviction and shall order the parties, to be present personally or through theiradvocates on a particular day and time; with written statement of actual possession of thesubjectmatterofthedispute.Thelandandwatershallincludebuildings,fishingfields,crop,andproceedsfromland,profitandrentoftheproperties.

It is to be kept inmind that the proceedings under this section do not startwith thereportof thepoliceorwiththe informationreceived fromanyothersource. TheproceedingsunderthissectionstartwhentheMagistrateisconvincedthatadisputerelatedtolandorwateror border existswithinhis local jurisdiction. TheMagistratewillmakenote on record aboutreasons forhisbeingconvinced, thenonly theproceedingunder the section starts. ThemainresponsibilityoftheMagistrateistomaintainpeaceandindoingso,therightsofindividualsarenot affected. In away, the criminal court interferes in civilmatters. TheMagistrates are notsupposed to inquire about rights of the parties. Besides, theMagistrates have not to go intomeritofthecase.Magistrateshaveonlytoseethatonaparticulardate,whowasinpossessionofsubjectmatterofthedispute.Therefore,thestartingdateisthatdatewhentheMagistrateisconvincedaboutpossibilityofthebreachofpeace.

It is to be kept in view that under this sectionMagistrate has not to give his decisionaboutrightsoftheparties.WhenanypersonmakesanapplicationandiftheMagistratethinksthatnoactionisrequiredtobetaken;hemaydoso.OrtheMagistratemayeventakemeasuresundersection‐107orsection‐144.TheMagistratehasnottodecidethattitlethesubjectmatterofdispute.Hehasonlytodecideastoonaparticularday,whichofthepartieswasinpossessionofthatsubjectmatter.

ThedisputemustbewithinthelocaljurisdictionoftheMagistrate.Thedisputemustbein respectof land,waterorborder. When there is apossibilityof breachofpeace fromsuchquarrel, then only theMagistratemay initiate action under section 145(1). If theMagistrateissuessuchorder,onthebasisofpolicereport,heshouldmentioninhisorder,thefactsonthebasisofwhich,hethinksofpossibilitiesofbreachofpeace.ThisdoesnotmeanthatifoneofthepartiesmakesanapplicationtoMagistratemaybesufficientgroundforissuingorderunderthesection.

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TheorderoftheMagistrateshouldbeawrittenorder.

TheorderoftheMagistrateundersection145(1)shouldnecessarilybeawrittenorder.Theordershouldhavebeenaddressedtoaspecificpersonorpersons.Suchanordershallnotbemade addressing to public as being done under section‐144. In the order, theMagistrateshouldmention the reasons of his belief. Under this order, theparties are informed tomaketheirclaimsaboutpossession.Thisorderislikeanorderasmadeundersections107or108or109,or110or113.Theordershallbeclear,briefandcompletesothatthepartytowhichthisorderismade,shallclearlyunderstanditsmeaning. Itshouldbementionedintheorderastowhat is the base of information for this order. The order should be served according to theprocessofservingofsummons.Thecopyoftheordershouldbeaffixedattheprominentplaceofsubjectmatterofdisputeandpublished.

Actual Possession: ‐ Actual possessionmeans actual physical possession. The actualpossessioncouldbeofthatindividual,e.g.;whoisactuallyfarmingortheland,takingitscroporputtingtheseedsinland.Itisimmaterialwhethersuchpersonhasrighttopossessionornot.Itmay happen that a person who holds the possession is not having a legal right for suchpossession. Such person could be an unlawful trespasser. The section aims at maintainingpeace. Therefore,until theCivilCourtgives its verdictaboutrightsof theparties, thesectionprovidesprotectiontotheholderofpossession.

FunctioningoftheMagistrate

Whenthereisapossibilityofbreachofpeaceduetoadisputerelatedtoland,waterorborderinthelocaljurisdictionoftheMagistrate,theMagistrate,undersection145(1)ordersthepartiestoremainpresentinthecourt,personallyorthroughtheiradvocates,andpresenttheirwritten statement about possession of the concerned land, water or border. After receivingwrittenstatementsfromtheparties,thefurtheractiontobetakenbytheDistrictMagistrate,ismentionedinsection145(4).Afterpassinganorderundersection145(1),theMagistratehastocarryoutaninquiryundersection145(4).ThescopeofinquiryislimitedtofindoutthatonthedatewhentheMagistratepassedtheorderunder145(1),whowasinactualpossessionof theland. In such an inquiry, the Magistrate takes evidences from the parties, as also collectsadditionalevidenceasheseemsfitandlistenstotheparties. After takingsuchevidences, theMagistrateonlydecidesastowhowasinpossessionofthesubjectmatterofthedisputewhenhemadeanorderundersection145(1).Theactualpossessionhastobeincontextwiththedate;viz.;dateoftheorderundersection145(1).

TheMagistrate is concernedonlywith the factsofpossession. Theevidenceof title isacceptableonlyinrelationtopossession.TheMagistratehasnottodecidetherighttoholdthepropertybuthastodecideastowhomactuallypossesseditonthedatewhentheorderundersection145(1)wasmade.

If theMagistrate comes to the conclusion that on the date of his order under section145(1), a particular party was in possession of the subject matter under dispute, then theMagistrate, issuing an order will declare him to hold the possession unless driven awayaccording to the law. The Magistrate orders that until he is asked to vacate the possessionaccordingtothelaw,onecannotinterfereinanyway,inhispossession.

CantheMagistraterestorethegoodsseizedunlawfullyandforcefully?

IftheMagistratecomestothedecisionthatduringtwomonthsofthedateofissuingoforder under section 145(1), a party has taken the possession unlawfully and forcefully fromotherparty;thenhewillconsiderasifonthedateof issueoforderundersection145(1),that

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partywasholdingthepossession. TheMagistrateshallissueanorderthat,thatparty,untilbylegalordernotgettingitvacated,willbeentitledtoholdthepossession.TheMagistratewillalsoorderthatuntilheisaskedlegallytogetitvacated,nointerferenceshouldbedonetohim.Thus,theMagistratewill get the possession returned to an individual fromwhom itwas forcefullytakenaway.Theorderwillbeservedasshownin(3)above.

CantheMagistrateordertosellgoodsofdisputedmatter.

Whentheprocedureisgoingoninrespectofcroporotherproceedsfromtheproperty,underthissection,andtheMagistratefeelsthatsuchcroportheproceedsfromthepropertywillbespoilednaturally, thentheMagistratemayorder tokeep inpropercustodyor tosell itoff.After completion of an inquiry, theMagistrate shall pass appropriate order in respect of thepropertyorproceedsfromthesale.

Powertoattachthesubjectmatterofdisputeandtoappointreceiver:‐

(1) Afterpassinganorderundersection145(1),iftheMagistratefeelsthat‐

(a) itisacriticalcaseor

(b) TheMagistratecomestoaconclusionthatnopartyhada

possessionasdescribedinsection145(1);

(c) TheMagistrateshallnotdecideastowhohadthepossessionofsubjectmatterofdispute;

theninsuchcircumstances,Magistratemayattachthesubjectmatterofdispute,untilthecivilcourtdecideswhoisauthorizedtopossesstheproperty.

However, it is provided that theMagistratemaywithdraw the attachmentwhen he isconvinced that there is no possibility of any breach of peace in respect of subject matter ofdispute.

(2) When the Magistrate attaches the subjectmatter of dispute, and when no receiver isappointedbytheCivilCourtinitsregard,thentheMagistrate‐

(a) willmakeappropriatearrangementfortakingcareoftheproperty;or

(b) iftheMagistratethinksitfit,mayappointthereceiverforit.

Such receiver has some power as one appointed by the Civil Court but the powers ofreceiverwillbesubjecttothecontroloftheMagistrate.

However,itisprovidedthatifthereafterthereceiverisappointedbytheCivilCourtforthesameproperty,thentheMagistrate–

(a) willorderthereceiverappointedbyhimselftohandoverthepossessionofthesubjectmatterofdisputeandthenwillrelievethereceiverappointedbyhimself.

(b) Willmakeanysubsequentorconcludingorder.

This section provides the powers to Magistrate to attach the subject matter of thedisputeinfollowingcircumstances:‐

(1) Inperiodofemergency,

(2) Ifthepossessionasdescribedinsection145iswithnoparty;or

(3) When the Magistrate is not able to decide who was in possession of subjectmatterofdispute.

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Disputeinrespectofuseoflandorwater(Section‐147):‐

(1) WhentheExecutiveMagistrate‐

(a) basedonthereportofaPoliceOfficer;or

(b) throughanyotherinformation;

(c) isconvincedthatthereexistsadisputeinhisownjurisdictionregardingrighttouselandorwaterandwhichislikelytoresultinbreachofpeace;andsuchrightmay be right to enjoy or otherwise then the Magistrate shall issue a writtenorder;andwillmentionthereasonswhyheisconvinced;anddirectthepartiesto thedispute tobepresentpersonallyor throughtheiradvocateonparticulardayandtimeandpresenttheirwrittenstatementregardingtheirclaimofright.

(2) Therefore,theMagistratewill‐

(a) examinethestatementspresented;

(b) listentotheparties;

(c) takeevidencespresentedbytheparties;

(d) considertheimpactofsuchevidences;

(e) takeadditionalevidencesashethinksfitandwilldecidewhether

anysuchrightexistsandwillasisapplicable,applytheprovisionsofsection145.

(3) If the Magistrate feels that such right exists, he will make an order to prohibit theinterferenceonuseofright. Inpropercases, theMagistratemayalsoordertoremovetheobstaclesagainstuseofsuchright.

However,itisprovidedthatsuchorderwillnotbemadewhentherightmaybeenjoyedduringanytimeoftheyear;unless

(a) such right hadbeen enjoyedduringprevious threemonths of receipt of policeofficer’sreportorotherinformationasunder(i)above;or

(b) whensuchrightcouldbeenjoyed inaparticularseasonorparticularoccasion;unlesssuch righthadbeenenjoyedbefore last seasonoroccasionof receiptofPoliceofficer’sreportorotherinformationasunder(i)above.

(4) IftheMagistratefeelsintheproceedingsinitiatedundersection145(1),thatthedisputeisabouttorightofuseoflandorwater,thentheMagistratemaycontinuetheproceedingsasifitwasinitiatedundersection147(i).butfordoingso,theMagistrateshouldrecordthereasonsinwriting.

Procedureforinitiatingthesection:‐

(1) TheExecutiveMagistratemusthavereceivedthereportofaPoliceOfficeroraindividual;

(2) Onthebasisofthese,theMagistratemustbeconvincedthatanydisputeexistsinrelationtorighttouselandorwater;

(3) SuchdisputemustbeexistinginthelocaljurisdictionoftheMagistrate;

(4) Thereshouldbeapossibilityofbreachorpeaceduetothisdispute.

Theproceedingsunderthissectionaresameasthoseundersection145.TheExecutiveMagistrateundertakessuchproceedingswhenthereisapossibilityofbreachofpeacefromthe

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disputerelatingtorighttouselandorwater.Suchrightcouldbeonewhichcanbeenjoyedorotherwise. That does notmatter the proceedings under this section as far as possible, themethodofinquiryshouldbedeployedononeundersection145.

If the Magistrate feels that such right does exist; then the Magistrate shall orderprohibitinganyinterferenceagainstitsuse. Inpropercases,theMagistratemayevenordertoremovetheobstaclesagainstitsuse.But,iftheserightsaresuchascouldbeenjoyedduringanytime of the year, then they should have been enjoyed before the period of three months ofreceipt of Police Officer’s report or other information; and then only such order under thissectionmaybepassed.

Likewise, ifsuchrightcouldbeenjoyedonlyduringsomeseasonoronsomeoccasion,such rights should have been enjoyed immediately before three months of receipt of PoliceOfficer’sreportorotherinformation.

If the proceeding under this section has been initiated and if during the inquiry, theMagistrate feels that the dispute is of section 145(1) type but even then theMagistratemaycontinueitsproceedingsasifundersection145. Butindoingso,theMagistratehastorecordthe reasons in writing. Likewise, in the case of proceedings under section 145(1), if theMagistrate feels that it should be under 147(i) even then the Magistrate may continue theproceedingsasifitwasunder145(1)butshallrecordthereasonsinwritingfordoingso.

LocalInvestigation(Section‐148):‐

(1) Whenthelocalinvestigationisnecessaryforthepurposeofsections145,146or147,theDistrict or Sub‐divisional Magistrate may appoint their sub‐ordinate Magistrate, maygivethemwritteninstructionsandalsomaydeclareastowhowillbearthepartialorfullexpenditureonthisinvestigation.

(2) ThereportsofsuchMagistratemaybereadinevidences.

(3) Ifanypartyhasincurredsomeexpenditureintheproceedingsundersections145,146or 147, theorder, as towho shallbear this expendituremaybemadeby thedecidingMagistrate.MeaningtherebytheMagistratemayorderastothisexpendituretobebornebythatpartyorotherparty,fullyorpartiallyorprorataetc.suchexpenditureincludesonemadeforwitnessesandfeesofadvocateasthecourtthinksproper.

Powertotakecomplaintofcognizableoffence(Section‐154)

Despitetheclearprovisionmadeinsection‐154ofCriminalProcedureCode,somePoliceOfficers in some police stations do not record First Information Report (FIR) in cognizableoffences. Considering such representation from the public, the State Government thought itnecessarytomakespecialarrangementstorecordpeople’scomplaints.

When theofficerof localpolicestationdoesnot recordsuch complaint, theconcernedpersonmaymakewrittenFIRtothenearestTalukaMagistrate;andtheTalukaMagistrateshallforward it to thePoliceStation. Onreceiptofsuchdetails, thepoliceofficermustregister theFIR.ItistheresponsibilityoftheDistrictSuperintendentofPolicetoensurestrictlycomplianceof these Government instructions. In case of any difficulty, it will be the duty of theSuperintendentofPolicetosolvetheissueinconsultationwiththeDistrictMagistrate.

These instructions are issued vide GR No. PSF/2998/2511/D dated 22‐4‐1998 by the HomeDepartmentoftheStateGovernment.

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INQUEST:

Provisions for inquest have been made in the Criminal Procedure Code 1973, undersection174:‐

174. Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc. (1)When the officer in charge of a policestationorsomeotherpoliceofficerspeciallyempoweredbytheStateGovernmentinthatbehalfreceivesinformationthatapersonhascommittedsuicide,orhasbeenkilledbyanotherorbyananimalorbymachineryorbyanaccident,orhasdiedundercircumstancesraisingareasonablesuspicionthatsomeotherpersonhascommittedanoffence,heshallimmediatelygiveintimationthereof to thenearestExecutiveMagistrate empowered to hold inquests, and,unlessotherwisedirectedbyanyruleprescribedbytheStateGovernment,orbyanygeneralorspecialorderoftheDistrictorSub‐divisionalMagistrate,shallproceedtotheplacewherethebodyofsuchdeceasedpersonis,andthere,inthepresenceoftwo'ormorerespectableinhabitantsoftheneighbourhood,shallmakeaninvestigation,anddrawupareportoftheapparentcauseofdeath,describingsuchwounds,fractures,bruises,andothermarksofinjuryasmaybefoundonthebody,andstatinginwhatmanner,orbywhatweaponorinstrument(ifany);suchmarksappeartohavebeeninflicted.

(2) The report shall be signedby suchpolice officer andother persons, or by somanyofthemas concur therein, andshallbe forthwith forwarded to theDistrictMagistrateortheSub‐divisionalMagistrate.

1*(3)When‐

(i) Thecaseinvolvessuicidebyawomanwithinsevenyearsofhermarriage;or

(ii) thecaserelatestothedeathofawomanwithinsevenyearsofhermarriage inany circumstances raising a reasonable suspicion that some other personcommittedanoffenceinrelationtosuchwoman;or

(iii) thecaserelatestothedeathofawomanwithinsevenyearsofhermarriageandanyrelativeofthewomanhasmadearequestinthisbehalf;or

(iv) Thereisanydoubtregardingthecauseofdeath;or

(v) thepoliceofficer for anyother reason considers it expedient so todo, he shallsubject to such rules as the State Government may prescribe in this behalf,forwardthebody,withaviewtoitsbeingexamined,tothenearestCivilSurgeon,orotherqualifiedmedicalmanappointedinthisbehalfbytheStateGovernment,if the state of the weather and the distance admit of its being so forwardedwithoutriskofsuchputrefactionontheroadaswouldrendersuchexaminationuseless.

(4) The following Magistrates are empowered to hold inquests, namely, any DistrictMagistrate or Sub‐divisional Magistrate and any other Executive Magistrate speciallyempoweredinthisbehalfbytheStateGovernmentortheDistrictMagistrate.

Section‐176:InquirybyMagistrateintocauseofdeath:‐

The Prant Officer conducts judicial inquiry under section1‐176. Under section‐174,usually the inquest process is done by Police under intimation to Executive Magistrate.Therefore, all the post‐death statements processing are being sent to Prant Officer for hisapprovalforfilingthecase.ThesecasesareknownasA.D.cases.Whileaccordingapprovalforfile thecase, thePrantOfficershouldhimself inquireas tothecircumstancesof thedeathandwhethertherearereasonablereasonstocreatedoubt?Andwhetheranylegaloffenceisbeingdone?Ifnecessary,hecancalltherelativesofthedecease;andshouldexaminethem.Ifthecaseis found doubtful, he should direct to the Police for further investigation of thematter. ThedistrictMagistratereviewssuchcasesinthemonthlyLawandOrderMeeting.

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If a person or awoman is in police custody or is in any other custody, besides policeinquiry and inspection, authorized by Magistrate or Court under this Act, and during thatperiod–

(a) apersondiesornotfounddead;or

(b) thereisanallegationofrapeonawoman;

then,theJudicialMagistrateunderwhoselegaljurisdiction,theoffencehastakenplace;or the Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, should inquire as per theamendmentmadeinCriminalProcedureCode,in2005,undersections176,176(1)(4),

Under sub‐section (1)(a), while making inquiry, the Judicial Magistrate or ExecutiveMagistrateshouldsendthedeadbodyofthedeceasedforinquirytothenearestCivilSurgeonortootherqualifiedmedicalofficerappointedbyGovernment for investigationwithin24hours;unlessitisnotpossibleforthereasonstoberecordedinwriting.

IndianEvidenceAct,1872:DyingDeclaration.

The Mamlatdars as Executive Magistrate has to take dying declaration under section32(1)ofIndianEvidenceAct,1872.Thedefinitionofdyingdeclarationhasbeengivenasbelow:‐

“Whenthereasonsforone’sdeatharedoubtful,thestatementsgivenbyadyingpersonabout–

(1) thereasonsforone’sdeath;or

(2) thecircumstancesofactcausingdeath;

areconsistenteventhough,whetherapersonwhilegivingstatementexpectedtodieornotorwhatevermaybetheformofactunderwhichthecausefordeathhasbecomedoubtful”.

IfaPoliceOfficerinformsanExecutiveMagistratethatsomepersonhasbeenburnedorseemstohavetakenpoisonandhasphysicalinjuriesorhasbeenhospitalizedforsomereasonsandthatitisnecessarytotakehisdyingdeclaration;insuchcases,theExecutiveMagistratewillnotethetimeanddateofreceiptofsuchinformationandwillimmediatelyproceedtotheplaceof incident,contact thedoctoronduty,ascertainingwhetherthepersonisconsciousandshallrecordhis/herdyingdeclaration.Nopersonshouldbepermittedtoremainpresentduringtherecord of dying declaration by the ExecutiveMagistrate. The statement in literarily recordedaboutreasonandcircumstancesofthecaseasspokenbythedyingperson.Afterrecordingthedeclaration,thecopyissenttopoliceinasealedenvelopeandtheoriginaloneiskeptwiththeMagistrateandongettinginformationfromthecriminalcourt,itispresentedbeforetheCourt.Thedyingdeclarationisveryimportantevidenttherefore,itismostimportanttoberecordeditproperlyandpreservedtillthecourtrecorditduringthetrailofthecase.

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Chapter 44

BombayPoliceAct,1951

1. The Bombay Police Act, 1951 is a consolidate and amend the law relating to theregulationofthePoliceForceandtheexerciseofpowersandperformanceof functionsbytheStateGovernment andby themembersof the saidForce for themaintenanceofpublicorder.TheBombayDistrictPoliceAct,1890andtheCityofBombayPoliceAct,1902werethePoliceActsbeforetheenactmentoftheBombayPoliceAct1951.AfterseparationofGujaratState,theBombayPoliceActwiththesamenamecontinuestoremaininforce.TheDistrictMagistratehasbeengivenauthoritytomaintainlawandorderintheDistrictthroughtheDistrictPoliceForcewhichhasbeenputundertheoverallcontrolofhim.The importantprovisionsof theActsarediscussedbelow:‐

2. ThedutiesandpowersofDistrictMagistrateundertheAct:‐

(1) Provisions have been made for supervision, control and formation of Police by theDistrictMagistrate in the sections3 to 22(a). Police includes inter‐alia, Special PoliceOfficers,AdditionalPoliceofficersandRailwayPolice.

(2) ControlofDistrictMagistrateoverPoliceForceindistrict.(Section17)

(1) TheDistrictSuperintendentandthePoliceForceofadistrictshallbeunderthecontroloftheDistrictMagistrate.

(2) InexercisingsuchcontroltheDistrictMagistrateshallbegovernedbysuchrulesandordersastheStateGovernmentmaymakeinthisbehalf.

(3) PowerofDistrictMagistratetorequirereportsfromtheDistrictSuperintendentofPolice.(Section18).

TheDistrictMagistratemayrequirefromtheDistrictSuperintendentofPolicereports,either particular or general, or anymatter connectedwith the crimes, habitual offenders, thepreventonofdisorder,theregulationofaassembliesandamusements,thedistributionofthePolice Force, the conduct and character of any Police officer subordinate to the DistrictSuperintendentofPolice,theutilizationofauxiliarymeansandal1othermattersinfurtheranceofhiscontrolofthePoliceForceandthemaintenanceoforder.

Reportscanbeaskedinfollowingmatters:‐

(1) Regardingcrime,

(2) RegardingHabitualoffender;

(3) Topreventdisorder’

(4) Tocontrolassemblies;

(5) Regardingcontrolofsports;

(6) Regardingdistributionofpoliceforce;

(7) RegardingbehaviourandcharacterofofficersunderthecontrolofD.S.P.

(8) Regardinguseofusefulequipments;

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(9) Regardingstrengtheningofone’scontrol;

(10) RegardingallmattersrelatedtoBandobast.

(4) PowerofsupervisionbydistrictMagistrates.(Section‐19)

IftheDistrictMagistrateobservesanymarkedincompetenceorunfitnessforthelocalityor for his particular duties in any Police officer subordinate to the DistrictSuperintendent of Police, he may require the District Superintendent of Police tosubstituteanotherofficerforanyofficerwhomhehaspowertotransferandtheDistrictSuperintendentofPoliceshallbeboundtocomplywiththerequisition:

ProvidedthatifthePoliceofficerconcernedisanofficer1[ofagradehigherthanthatofan Inspector] theDistrictMagistratemay report his conduct to the Inspector‐General.TheInspector‐Generalmay,thereafter,determinetheactiontobetakenandpasssuchorders as he thinks fit, and shall communicate such action or order to the DistrictMagistrate.

(5) SpecialPolicePowers(Section‐21):‐

(1) The Commissioner, the District Superintendent, or any Magistrate speciallyempoweredinthisbehalfbytheStateGovernment,may,atanytimebyawrittenorder signedbyhimself andsealedwithhisownseal, appointanyablebodiedmalepersonbetweentheagesof18and50,whomheconsidersfittobeaspecialPoliceofficer toassist thePoliceForceonanyoccasion,whenhehasreasontoapprehend theoccurrenceofany riotorgravedisturbanceof thepeacewithinthelimitsofhischargeandheisofopinionthattheordinaryPoliceForceisnotsufficientfortheprotectionoftheinhabitantsandforthesecurityofproperty.

(1) EveryspecialPo1iceofficersoappointedshallonappointment‐

(a) receiveacertificate ina formapprovedbytheStateGovernment inthisbehalf.

(b) have the same powers, privileges and immunities and be liable to thesamedutiesandresponsibilitiesandbesubjecttothesameauthoritiesasanordinaryPoliceofficer.

(6) Inchapter‐4ofBombayPoliceAct,therulesforpolicehavebeenmade:‐

TheDistrictMagistrateshavebeenempoweredtoregulatethepasserbysinpublicplacesaswellastomakerulesandissueorderstomaintainorder.Thenotificationsundersection33issued from time to time are subject to several sub‐sections, regardingmaintenanceof publicpeace.Thissectionisthebiggest/largestintheentirePoliceAct.Thereare8sub‐divisions.Insub‐divisionNo.1, thereare28sections. Thechaptercontains14sections(sections33to46).Thechapter‐4brieflycontainsfollowing:‐

Section‐33–Powertomakerulesorregulationoftrafficandforpresentationoforderinpublicplace,etc.

33(1)(a) licensingandcontrollingpersonsofferingthemselvesforemploymentatquays,wharvesandlandingplaces,andoutsideRailwaystationsforthecarriageofpassenger'sbaggagesand fixingand providing for theenforcementofa scaleof charges for the labourofsuchpersonssoemployed

(b) rulesfortrafficinpublicstreets,

(c) regardingparkingofvehicles,animalsetc.inpublicstreets,

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(d) tokeeplamps/lightsonvehicles,

(d) (a) regulationofadvertisementinpublicplaces;

(b) regulation/controlonadvertisementorgivinglicencetoitmentionedind(a);

(e) nottotakeanimalsatcertainroads;

(f) regardingtakingelephantorwildanimalonroads;

(g) regardingcarryingofteakwood,steelbarsetc.;

(h) regardingtakingofblastingsubstances;

(i) regarding prohibition to take dead bodies, persons with contagious diseases,animals,etc.oncertainroadsandduringcertainhours;

(j) regardingprohibitiontocarrynightsoilorotherarticleswithbadsmell;

(k) regardingslaughterofanimalsorcleaningofdeadbodies,skinetc.;

(l) regardingprecautionforspreadingofcontagiousdiseases;

(m) regardingsourceoforplaceforwater;

(n) regardingprohibitionfornoiseonroadornearit;

(o) regarding control on conduct and act of people in processions, assembly onroads;

(p) regardingnotputtingobstaclesonroads;

(q) regardingputtingofobstacleattheplacesofconstructionornottokeepanimals;

(r) regardingputtinglightsonroadsandatpublicplaces;

(s) tokeeptheinfirmpropertiesclosed;

(t) precautions at the time of construction of buildings, their repairing or theirdemolition;

(u) rulesforkeepingfireorotherdangerousarticlesatsomedistanceonroadsorinbuildings;

(v) regardinguseofcrematorium,Dharamshala,gatesofthevillageetc.;

(w) controlsonpublicplacesoffood;

(x) restrictionsonfairs,shows,dramas,festivalsetc.;

(y) regardingconductofartistsandviewersinsuchprogrammes,regardingsaleofticketsandpass;

(z) decidingofprocedureforobtaininglicence.

Section‐37–Powertoprohibitcertainforpreventionofdisorder.

TheDistrictMagistrateortheAdditionalDistrictMagistrateempoweredbytheDistrictMagistrateinareasundertheirrespectivecharges,maywheneverandforsuchtimeasheshallconsidernecessaryforthepreservationofpublicpeaceorpublicsafetybyanotificationpubliclypromulgatedoraddressedtoindividuals,prohibitatanytown,villageorplaceorinthevicinityofanysuchtown,villageorplace‐

(a) Noarms,equipmentsormaterial(whichcauseviolence)betaken;

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(b) Nosubstanceofblastbetaken,

(c) Nostones,weaponsorthrowingmaterialbestoredortaken;

(d) Nodeadbody,figureorstatuebeshown;

(e) Nottoshout,singorplay/tunetheinstruments;

(f) nottoactinawaywhichmayviolatedecencyormorality.

Secton‐39–Inordertopreventriots(disposalofcompensationcases):‐

In order to prevent riot or breach of public peace or to curb such happenings, theCommissionerorDistrictSuperintendentofPolicecancloseanybuildingoranyplaceforsomeperiodoftime,intheirjurisdiction,andshallorderthemovementofsomepersons,whiledoingso, in case of dispute regarding compensation for loss to the legal holder of such building orplacewhichwas ordered to be closed; the decision of the Chief PresidencyMagistrate or theDistrictMagistrate,shallbeconclusiveastotheamount(ifany)tobepaid,andastothepersontowhomitistobepaid.

Section‐43:‐ District Magistrate may take special measures to prevent outbreak ofepidemicdiseaseatfair,etc.

WheneveritshallappeartotheCommissionerorDistrictMagistratethatanyplaceintheareasunder their respectivecharges, atwhich, on accountof apilgrimage, fairorother suchoccurrence, largebodiesofpersonshaveassembledorare likelytoassemble isvisitedorwillprobably be visited with an outbreak of any epidemic disease, he may take such specialmeasuresandmaybypublicnoticeprescribesuchregulationstobeobservedbytheresidentsofthesaidplaceandbypersonspresentthereatorrepairingtheretoorreturningtherefromasheshalldeemnecessarytopreventtheoutbreakofsuchdiseaseortheyspreadthereof.

Powersunder thisChapter tobeexercisedbyDistrictsuperintendentsubject tothecontrolofDistrictMagistrateandCommissionerandbyDistrictMagistratessubjecttothecontrolofStateGovernment.(Section‐46):‐

Every power conferred by this Chapter on a District Superintendent not speciallyempoweredbytheStateGovernmenttoexercisethatpoweroronanyofficersubordinatetohimshall be exercised by him subject to the orders of the District Magistrate and all rules,regulationsandordersmadeunderthisChaptershallbegovernedbysuchrulesandordersastheStateGovernmentmay, fromtimeto time,make in thisbehalf and, ifmadeby theDistrictMagistrateortheDistrictSuperintendentspeciallyempoweredinthatbehalf,shallbesubjecttotheprovisionsofSec.17.

Section‐51:‐ Compensation for injury causedbyunlawful assembly,how recover able‐Datetobefixedforliability.

Section‐54:‐ Proportionaterecoveryof thecostofadditionalpoliceandcompensationforlosscausedbyunlawfulassembly.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging HouseRates Control Act. 1947 where under the provisions of Sec. 50 or 51, the MunicipalCommissioner, the Municipality or the Collector, as the case may be, is required torecoverthecostoftheadditionalpoliceincludingtheadditionalsumreferredtoinsub‐section (3) of Sec. 50 (hereinafter called “the additional cost”) or the compensationamountandthemunicipalrecoverycost(hereinaftercalled“theriottax”)byanadditiontothegeneralorpropertytax,thelandlordfromwhomanyportionoftheadditionalcost

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ortheriottaxisrecovered,inrespectofanypremisesshallbeentitledtorecover75percent,ofsuchportionfromthetenantintheoccupationofthepremisesduringtheperiodfixedunder sub‐section (1) of Sec. 50or on thedateor during the greaterpart of theperiod specified under Cl. (b) of sub‐section (1) of Sec. 51, as the casemay be, in themannerspecifiedinsub‐section(2).

Section‐55:‐Dispersalofgangsandbodyofpersons.

WheneveritshallappearinareasinwhichaCommissionerisappointedunderSec.7totheCommissionerand inadistrict to theDistrict Magistrate theSub‐DivisionalMagistrateortheDistrict Superintendent specially empoweredby the StateGovernment in thatbehalf, thatthemovementorencampmentofanygangorbodyofpersonsintheareainhischargeiscausingor is calculated to cause danger or alarm or reasonable suspicion that unlawful designs areentertained by such gang or body or by members thereof, such officer may, by notificationaddressed to thepersons appearing to be the leaders or chiefmen of such gang or body andpublishedbybeatof drumorotherwise as suchofficer thinks fit, direct themembersof suchgangorbodysotoconductthemselvesasshallseemnecessaryinordertopreventviolenceandalarm,ordisperseandeachofthemtoremovehimselfoutsidetheareawithinthelocallimitsofhis jurisdiction 3[or such area and any district, or districts or any part thereof, contiguousthereto]which in such timeas suchofficer shall prescribe, andnot to enter the area4[or theareaandsuchcontiguousdistricts,orpart thereof, as thecasemaybe],or return to theplacefromwhicheachofthemwasdirectedtoremovehimself.

Section‐56:‐Removalofpersonsabouttocommitoffence.

WheneveritshallappearinareasforwhichaCommissionerhasbeenappointedunderSec. 7 to the Commissioner and in other area or areas to which State Government may, bynotificationintheOfficialgazette,extendtheprovisionsofthissection,totheDistrictMagistrate,orthesub.DivisionalMagistratespeciallyempoweredbytheStateGovernmentinthatbehalf‐

(a) that the movements or acts of any person are causing or calculated to cause alarm,dangerorharmtopersonorproperty,or

(b) thattherearereasonablegroundsforbelievingthatsuchpersonisengagedorisabouttobeengagedinthecommissionofanoffenceinvolvingforceorviolenceoranoffencepunishableunderChaptersXII,XVI,orXVIIoftheIndianPenalCode(XLVof1860),orintheabetmentofanysuchoffence,andwhenintheopinionofsuchofficerwitnessesarenotwillingtocomeforwardtogiveevidenceinpublicagainstsuchpersonbyreasonofapprehensionontheirpartasregardsthesafetyoftheirpersonorproperty,6[(bb)thattherearereasonablegrounds forbelievingthatsuchpersonisactingorisabouttoact(1) in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order as defined in theMaharashtra Prevention of Communal, Antisocial and other Dangerous Activities Act,1980, or (2) in anymannerprejudicial to themaintenanceof supplies of commoditiesessentialofthecommunityasdefinedintheExplanationtosub‐section(1)ofSec.3ofthe Prevention of Black‐marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of EssentialCommoditiesAct,1980(VIIof1980),or

(c) thatanoutbreakofepidemicdiseaseis likelytoresultfromthecontinuedresidenceofanimmigrant,thesaidofficermay,byanorderinwritingdulyservedonhimorbybeatof drumor otherwise ashe thinks fit, direct suchpersonor immigrant so to conducthimself as shall seem necessary in order to prevent violence and alarm 1[or suchprejudicialact]ortheoutbreakorspreadofsuchdiseaseortoremovehimselfoutsidethe area within the local limits of his jurisdiction 2[or such area and any district or

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districts,oranypartthereof,contiguousthereto]bysuchrouteandwithinsuchtimeasthesaidofficermayprescribeandnottoenterorreturntothesaidarea3[ortheareaand such contiguous districts, or part thereof as the casemay be] fromwhich hewasdirectedtoremovehimself.

Section‐57:‐Removalofpersonsconvictedofcertainoffences.

Ifapersonhasbeenconvicted–

(a) (i)ofanoffenceunderChaptersXII,XVIorXVIIoftheIndianPenalCode(XLVof1860),or

(ii)ofanyoffenceudderSecs.65,66‐Aor68oftheBombayProhibitionAct,1949(Bom.XLVof1949),or

(iii) of an offence under Secs. 3, 4, 5, 6 or 9 of the Suppression of Immoral Traffic inWomenandGirlsAct,1956(CIVof1956),or

(iv)ofanoffenceunderSec.135oftheCustomsAct,1962(52of1962),or

(v)ofanoffenceunderSec.4,orforacceptingbetsinanypublicstreetorthoroughfareorinanyplacetowhichthepublichaveorpermittedtohaveaccessorinanyracecourseunderCl. (a)ofSec.12,orunderSec12‐Aof theBombayPreventionofGamblingAct,1867(Bom.IVof1867),or

(b) twiceormoreofanoffenceundertheBombayProhibitionAct,1949(BornXXVof1949)notbeinganoffenceunderSees.66,66‐Aor68,or

(c) twiceormoreofanoffenceunderSec‐122or124oftheBombayPoliceAct,1951,

The Commissioner, the District Magistrate, or the Sub Divisional Magistrate speciallyempoweredbytheStateGovernmentinthisbehalf,ifhehasreasontobelievethatsuchpersonislikelyagaintoengagehimselfinthecommissionofanoffencesimilartothatforwhichhewasconvicted,maydirectsuchpersontoremovehimselfoutsidetheareawithinthelocallimitsofhisjurisdictionorsuchareaandanydistrictordistricts,oranypartthereof,contiguoustheretobysuchrouteandwithinsuchtimeasthesaidofficermayprescribeandnottoenterorreturntotheareaortheareasandsuchcontiguousdistrictordistrictsorpartthereof,asthecasemaybe,fromwhichhewasdirectedtoremovehimself.

58.PeriodofoperationofordersunderSecs.55,56,57and57‐A.

AdirectionmadeunderSecs.55,56or57nottoenteranyparticulararea6[orsuchareaandanydistrictordistricts,oranypartthereofcontiguousthereto,asthecasemaybe,shallbeforsuchperiodasmaybespecified thereinandshall innocaseexceedaperiodof twoyears,from the date onwhich the person removed himself or is removed from the area, district ordistrictsorpartaforesaid.

59.HearingtobegivenbeforeorderunderSecs.55,56,57and57‐Aispassed.

(1) BeforeanorderunderSecs.55,56,57and57‐Aispassedagainstanypersontheofficeracting under any of the said sections or any officer above the rank of an Inspectorauthorisedbythatofficershallinformthepersoninwritingofthegeneralnatureofthematerialallegationsagainsthimandgivehimareasonableopportunityoftenderingandexplanationregardingthem.Ifsuchpersonmakessoapplicationfortheexaminationofany witness produced by him, the authority or officer concerned shall grant suchapplication;andexaminesuchwitness,unlessforreasonstoherecordedinwriting,the

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authority or officer is of opinion that such application is made for the purpose ofvexationordelay.Anywritten statementput inby suchperson shall be filedwith therecordofthecase.Suchpersonshallbeentitledtoappearbeforetheofficerproceedingunder this section by an advocate or attorney for the purpose of tendering hisexplanationandexaminingthewitnessesproducedbyhim.

(2) The authority or officer proceeding under sub‐section (1) may, for the purpose ofsecuringtheattendanceofanypersonagainstwhomanyorderisproposedtobemadeunderSecs.55,56,57and57‐Arequiresuchpersontoappearbeforehimandtopassasecurity bond with or without sureties for such attendance during the inquiry. If thepersonfailstopassthesecuritybondasrequiredorfailstoappearbeforetheofficerorauthorityduringtheinquiry,itshallbelawfultotheofficerorauthoritytoproceedwiththeinquiryandthereuponsuchorderaswasproposedtobepassedagainsthim,maybepassed.

Theprovisionsundersections55to59areknownusuallyasprovisionsfordeportation.The appeals areusually filed against such orders at various levels. TheHighCourt has givenseveralrulingsonsuchmatters.Therefore,whilemakingsuchorders,itisessentialtostudythelegal provisions, government instructions and High Court rulings. Besides, the HomeDepartment has circulated some instructions vide their Circulars dated 21‐7‐71, 10‐3‐80 and28‐11‐91,includingHighCourtrulings.Theseshouldbeconsidered.

61. Procedure on failure of person to leave the area and his entry therein afterremoval.

If a person to whom a direction has been issued under Secs. 55, 56, 57 and 57‐A toremovehimselffromanarea‐

(i) failstoremovehimselfasdirected,or

(ii) having so removed himself, except with the permission in writing of theauthoritywakingtheorderasprovidedinsub‐section(2),enterstheareawithintheperiodspecified in theorder, theauthorityconcernedmaycausehimtobearrestedandremovedinpolicecustodytosuchplaceoutsidetheareaasthesaidauthoritymayineachcaseprescribe.

[(2).TheauthoritymakinganorderunderSecs.55,56,57and57‐Amayinwritingpermitanypersoninrespectofwhomsuchorderhasbeenmadetoenterorreturntothearea, includinganycontiguousdistrictsorpartthereof,fromwhichhewasdirectedtoremovehimself,forsuchtemporaryperiodandsubjecttowebconditionsasmaybespecifiedinsuchpermissionandmayrequirehimtoenterintoabondwithorwithoutsuretyforthedueobservanceoftheconditionsimposed.Theauthorityaforesaidmayatanytimerevokeanysuchpermission.Anypersonwhowithsuchpermissionentersorreturnstosuchareashallobservetheconditionsimposed,andatthe expiry of the temporary period forwhich hewas permitted to enter or return, or on theearlier revocationofsuchpermission,shall removehimselfoutsidesucharea,or theareaandanycontiguousdistrictsorpartthereof,andshallnotenterthereinorreturntheretowithintheunexpiredresidueoftheperiodspecifiedintheoriginalordermadeunderSecs.,55,56,57and57‐Awithoutafreshpermission.Ifsuchpersonfailstoobserveanyoftheconditionsimposed,ortoremovehimselfaccordingly,orhavingsoremovedhimselfentersorreturnstothearea,orthe area and any contiguous districts or part thereof,without fresh permission, the authorityconcernedmaycausehimtobearrestedandremovedinpolicecustodytosuchplaceoutsidetheareaasthatauthoritymayineachcaseprescribe.

Section‐131–Punishmentfordefyingtherulesetc.ofSection‐33:‐

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TheDistrictMagistrate,PoliceSuperintendentandPoliceCommissionerareempoweredtomakerulesinthisregard.Therulesmaybeframedunderthissectionformaintenanceoflawandorderandsafety.Butforthis,thepre‐permissionfromStateGovernmentisnecessary.Suchrulesareconsideredpermanentandremaininforcetilltheamended.Thus,thosewhodefytheordersofsecton‐33willbepunishedvideprovisionundersection‐131.(7) IdentificationParade:‐ The procedure for Identification Parade is very important for identification of anoffender/accused.PoliceregisterscomplaintsagainstaccusedonthebasisofcomplaintsfromcomplainantunderIPC,B.P.ActandotherActs. Oftentheaccusedarearrestedonthebasisofinformation given by the complainant. When it is found necessary, the Police Inspector orStationinchargerequeststheExecutiveMagistratetoperformIdentificationParadetoidentifytheaccused.TheExecutiveMagistrate,consideringthecontentofthereportofPoliceInspectorandotherrecordofthecomplaintandonthemeritofthecasedecides,andinformsaboutdateand place of the Parade in as short period as possible. The Police Department is informedaccordingly. The Identification Parade is organized at stipulated time, date and place; in thepresence of the Panchs, with closed room. None other except two Panch are allowed to bepresentduringtheentireprocess. DuringIdentificationParade, thepersonsfrompublic,withalmost equal age and look, are called so that complainants andwitness do not recognize theaccusedveryeasily.ThentheaccusedpersoniscalledforParade.Inordertoensurethattheyarenot identifiedveryeasily, theyareaskedtochange theclothes, shoes,hairstyleetc. Ifanaccusedwishestousetheclothes,shoesetc.fromanypersonfromthepublic,heisallowedtouse such shoes, clothes etc. belonging to person from among public. If further he wants tochange anything, he is allowed to change it. He is askedwherehewould like to stand in thequeue of persons called for the Parade. Thereafter thewitness is called from outside. He isaskedtoidentifytheaccused,holdinghishandfrompersonsstandinginaqueue.Thewitnessaccordingly holds the hand of a person, whom he considers to be accused. When acomplainant/witness identifies the accused, he is handed over to police. The IdentificationParadepanchnamawillbewrittenby theExecutiveMagistrate inpresenceof thePanch. ThesignatureofPanchisalsotakenonthepanchnamaandacopyisgiventoPoliceDepartment.(8) Disposalofunclaimedproperty. As per the section‐82 of Bombay Police Act, the unclaimed property is taken to thecustody of the Police Department and it will forward it to the officer, holding the powers ofExecutiveMagistrateoftheconcernedarea. Ifapersondieswithoutawill,hispropertyworthmorethanRs.400/‐isdisposedofasprovidedforinsection83(2)andpropertyworthlessthanRs.400/‐isdisposedofasprovidedforinsection‐84oftheAct. In cases other than thoseunder section‐83or 84, a notification is issued according tosectin‐85andthenitisdisposedofasprovidedforundersection‐86butwhennoclaimismade,thepropertycanbeauctionedandsoldasprovidedincolumn‐87,theprovisionisimplementedbyExecutiveMagistrate.(9) Undersection‐4oftheProhibition,Act,1949,thecollectorisempowered. Besides, the

Mamlatdars/ExecutiveMagistratesaretoaskundersections28,31,31‐A,32,33,34,38,40,45(1),46(1),46(A),48,52,54(1),59(D),61(2),61(3),123and93oftheAct.

(10) Under section‐22 and 23 of the ArmsAct, the armsmay be investigated and taken inattachment.

(11) UnderSection‐17ofthePreventionofAtrocityAct(S.C./S.T.),theproceedingsaretobedonetomaintainpublicorderandpeace.

(12) PASA,NASA,MISA:‐Undersection3(2)oftheMaintenanceofInternalSecurityAct,theDistrictMagistratehaspowerstodetainapersonbyorderforsecurityoftheState.TheprocedureistobedoneundertheseActs.

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Chapter 45

GujaratPreventionofAnti‐SocialActivitiesAct,1985(PASA)

In order to control the anti‐social activities of some individuals and tomaintain publicorderandpublichealthandwelfareintheState,PASAwasenactedandenforcedinthewholeofGujaratStatewitheffectfrom27‐5‐1985.Therearecertainanti‐socialpersonswhoareengagedinsuchanti‐socialactivitiessuchassellingofillegalliquor,fakemedicinesortherearedangerouspeople, offenders of immoral trafficking, grabbing properties illegally and forcefully etc., whocreateafeelingofinsecurityamongpeopleandtheyposeagreatthreattothesocietyatlarge.

Section‐2:‐anti‐socialtradersareasbelow:‐

(i) Bootleggers– 1.1runningofgamblingdens. 1.2cruelpersons (ii) Dangerouspersons,

(iii) Criminalsofspuriousdrugs;(iv) ImmoralTrafficoffenders(v) Propertygrabbers(vi) Unauthorisedstructurebuilders.

Followingexplanationisprovidedinrelationtoabovedefinitionsofanti‐socialactivities.

1. Bootleggers:‐Whenaperson,defyinganyoftheprovisionsofBombayProhibitionAct,1959andrulesmadethereunderororderandmanufactureliquor,addictingsubstance,storeit,moveit,importit,exportitorsellit–thesepersonsortheiraccomplisharecalledbootleggers.

1.1 Onewhoisrunningagamblingden.

A person who is committed offence of section‐4 of Bombay Prohibition ofGambling Act. A person, who committed offences under this Act, since three years’period,maybeincludedunderthisprovision.

1.2 Cruelperson:‐

Ifapersoncommitsapunishableoffenceundersection‐8oftheBombayAnimalProtectionAct,1954orreportsuchoffencesasheadoraccomplisharecoverunderthisprovision.

2. Dangerousperson:‐

IfapersoncommitsrepeatedoffencesunderChapter‐17and22ofIndiaPoliceAct,1860orunder chapter‐5 ofArmsAct, 1959or try to do it orbecome their accomplish are coveredunderthisprovisions.

3. Drugoffenders:‐

Onewhodefiesthesections10,18,33(d),33(e)ofDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940aswellasthosedefyingsection‐8ofNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985orbecometheiraccomplishindoingsoareincludedinit.

4. OffencesofImmoralTrafficking:‐

UnderPreventionof ImmoralTraffic inWomenandGirlsAct,1956, ifapersonmakesrepeatedoffencesorbecometheiraccomplishareincluded.

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5. PropertyGrabbers:‐

Any person who grabs the property illegally, not that of one’s own; but that ofgovernment,localbodiesorthatofsomeindividualorclaimsillegalrights,ormakeacontractormakeunauthorizedcontention,andtherebyactstograbthelandillegallyorbecomeaccomplishindoingsoareincludedinthis.

6. Unauthorisedstructure:‐

A person, who, without clear written permission within the jurisdiction of suchauthoritiesorofficer,makesconstructiondefyingtheprovisionofGujaratLandRevenueCode,1879 or Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976 or Bombay ProvincialMunicipalCorporationAct,1993orGujaratPanchayatAct,1993isincluded.

TheDistrictMagistrateandPoliceCommissionersareempoweredtoarrestsuchpersonsengagedinsuchanti‐socialactivitiesasdetailedaboveundersection3ofthePASAAct.

Section‐4:‐ providesforservingoforders.

Section‐8:‐ provides that if after issuing of order, if a person absconds or hides oneselfmaking it impossible to serve the order; then under sections 82 to 86 ofCriminalProcedureCode,procedureshallbeinitiated.

Section‐14:‐ providesthatdurationofdetentionwillnotexceedmorethanoneyearfromthedateofarrest.

Section‐15:‐providesthattheorderofarrestmadebytheconcernedofficemaybecancelledbyStateGovernment,assigningthereasonsin writing;ormayamendit;buttheperiodofdetentionmaynotbeextendedafteroneyear.

Section‐16:‐providesthatStateGovernmentmaysanctionconditionalparoletothedetenue.

Thus, under this Act, the action may be taken to control those persons who arehabituatedindoinganti‐socialactivities,doingsuchactivitiesorbecomeaccomplishindoingit.

7. Whenaproposal ismadetodetainapersontocontrolanti‐socialand illegalactivities;followingresolutionsandcircularsofHomeDepartmentneedtobereferred:‐

(1) GovernmentCircularNo.V.3/PAS/1085/4851,dated27‐1‐1992:‐provisionsinbrief–

(i) unnecessaryandbaselessmattersneednotbetakenintoconsideration;

(ii) alltherecordspresentedforcasemustbelegible;

a. The place and time should invariably recorded in the statement ofwitnessfordetention;

b. Incaseofbootleggers, thecasesofdrinkingandgamblingarenot tobetakenintoconsideration.

c. In case of dangerous persons, the offences punishable under IPCchapters‐16 and 17 and Arms Act, chapter‐5 should be taken intoconsideration.

d. Indexshouldbepreparedfortherecordtobesuppliedtodetenue.

(2) The Government Circular No. V‐3/PAS/1085/4852, dated 24‐1‐1994 requires that itshouldbeproperlyensuredthatthenameunderFIRisonlyone.

(3) CircularNo.V‐3/PAS/1095/645,dated10‐4‐95providesthat–

(i) whileproposing forPASAdetention, thecrimesof last3yearsshouldbe takeninto consideration; but crimes earlier to this period need not be considered.

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Besides,thechargeswhichwerenotprovedintheCourtofLawshouldalsonotbeconsidered;

(ii) Ageofthepersonshouldbementionedintheproposal;

(iii) Attentionshouldbefocusedonanyseriousoffenceinnearer

past,itsseriousnessandevidences.

(4) TheprovisionsinGovernmentCircularNo.V‐3/PASA/1398/717,

dated24‐12‐1998requirethat‐

(i) no delay should be done in making of a proposal as also in examining thewitness;

(ii) In cases of dangerous persons, two latest offences and in cases of bootleggers,onelatestoffenceshallbeconsideredifitisofveryseriousnature.

(5) AccordingtoGovernmentCircularNo.V‐3/MIS/1003/1331,dated16‐8‐2003

(i) In the Civil ApplicationNo. 1969/03, No. 1964/03 and 1969/03,Hon’bleHighCourthasgiventherulingon21‐5‐2003cancelingthePASAorderbecauseaperiodof1½monthwas taken for issuing theorderofdetentionafter lastoffenceproved. Hence,whilemakingaproposal, the time limit shouldbe specially taken intoconsiderationand in caseof anydelay;causesofdelayshouldbementionedintheorder.

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Chapter 46

DefenceofIndiaAct,1980.

The Act was enacted to prevent social inequality, social evils, immoral activities,activitiesadverselyaffectingthesocietyaswellastoprovideprotection,safetyandtoeffectivelydealwithmatters likebreachofpublicorderandeffectively implement lawandorder. Thus,basicallyitaimstocontrolanti‐socialandimmoralactivities.Thereare18sections,thedetailsofwhicharegivenbelow:‐

Section–1:‐ It isDefenceof IndiaAct,1980andappliestowholeofIndiaexceptJammuandKashmir.

Section–2:‐Itcontainsdefinitions–

(1) “Government”– GovernmentofIndia, GovernmentofGujarat,

(2) DetentionOrder‐ OrdermadeunderSection‐3oftheAct. (3) Foreigner ‐ AsdefinedinForeignerAct,1949. (4) Person‐ Anyindividualincludingtheforeigner.

Section–3:‐Powerstodetainthepersons:

Such powers are given to District Magistrates in District areas and to PoliceCommissionerinPoliceCommissionerarea.

Section–4:‐DetentionOrder.

Under theprovisionof theAct, if theauthoritiesaresatisfiedabouttheanti‐socialandimmoralactivitiesofaperson,thedetentionordermaybeissuedagainstsuchperson.

Section–5:‐Powertochangeaplaceofdetention:‐

UnderthisAct,forthedetentionordermadebyacompetentofficer,theGovernmenthaspowertochangetheplaceofdetention.

Section–6:‐Regardingjurisdictioninmakingdetentionorder.

There isnobarof jurisdiction inpassing theorderof detention. Therefore, theorderpassedundertheActdoesnotbecomeinvalidonthegroundofjurisdiction.

Section–7:‐Passingofdetentionorderagainstanabscondingaccused.

Oncesatisfiedabouttheanti‐socialandimmoralactivitiesoftheperson,thecompetentofficermaypassadetentionorderevenagainsttheabscondingaccused.

Section–8:‐Regardinggivingreasonsfordetentionorder:‐

It isprovidedundertheActthatafterpassingthedetentionorder,thepersondetainedshouldbeprovidedwiththereasonsfordetentionasearlyaspossiblebutnotlaterthan5days,toenablethepersontomakerepresentationtoGovernment.

Section–9:‐AdvisoryBoard:‐

UndertheprovisionsoftheAct,theAdvisoryBoardhaspowertodecidethecaseonthegroundofmerit.

Section–10:‐PowersofGovernment:‐

Governmenthaspowertodecidewithinthreeweeksfromthedateoforderwhethertoapprovetheorderornot.

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Section–11:‐ProcedureoftheAdvisoryBoard:‐

WhenundertheprovisionsoftheAct,governmentapprovesthedetentionorderwithinthreeweeks; theadvisoryboardwill examine thepapersandwill call for thedetails requiredfrom theperson. After hearinghim, the advisoryboardwill convey its decisionwithin sevenweekstogovernment.

Section–12:‐DecisionoftheAdvisoryBoard:‐

UnderthisAct,afterdueprocessundersection‐10and11oftheAct,theAdvisoryBoardmayconfirmtheorderofdetention.Aftersuchorder,thepersonwillbecontinueindetaintion.

Section‐13:‐DurationofDetention:‐

Under the Act, after completion of process under sections 10, 11 and 12 and afterapproval of the detention order by the board, thepersonmaybe detained for a period of 12months.Inappropriatecases,governmenthaspowertoreducethisperiodofdetention.

Section–14:‐CancellationofDetentionorder:‐

Theorderofcompetentofficermaybecancelledbygovernmentunderthissection.

Section–15:‐GrantingofParole:‐

If the person applies for parole after order of detention by the competent officer, thegovernmentmaygrantparoleinsuitablecases.

Section–16:‐OrdermadeinGoodFaith:‐

Theorderofthecompetentofficer,ifmadeingoodfaith,maybecondoned.

Section–17:‐RegardingapplicationofStateGovernmentorders:‐

After passing the detention order by the competent officer, no other orderscorrespondingtotheseordersmaybeapplied.

Section–18:‐Appeal:‐

ThereisnoprovisionforappealunderthisAct.

Thus, it ismainly tobeunderstood that themainaimof theAct is tocontrol theanti‐socialandimmoralactivities.

ActsandRulesofCentralGovernment:‐

AstheprincipalofficeroftheDistrict,theCollectorandDistrictMagistratehavedutiestoimplement or to get implemented the all important Acts and Rules framed by the CentralGovernment.

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CivilSupplies‐Powers&Functions

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Chapter 47

FunctionsundertheEssentialCommoditiesAct,1955

1. The Collector has to play important role regarding Civil Supplies. Under the EssentialCommodities Act, 1955 and various orders under it, following powers have beenconferredtothecollector.

Sr.No.

NameofAct/order Power/RoleoftheCollector.

1. EssentialCommoditiesAct,1955

(1) Power to decide/order under section 6‐A of E.C.A.1955,toconfiscateessentialcommoditiestobetakenintocustody/seizedconveyanceusedincarryingsuchessentialcommodity.(2)Powertoorderforactionbycourtundersection3,7oftheE.C.Act,1955.

2. GujaratEssentialCommoditiesMerchants(Rule)Order,1977

(1)Power togive instructions tonon‐licensedmerchantsundersection‐10oftheorderof1977.

3. PreventingBlackmarketingofEssentialCommoditiesandtomaintainitsSupplyAct,1980.

(1) Power to order to take into custody theperson/merchant involved in mal practice as DistrictMagistrateundersection3[1]&3(2)(A)ofActof1980

4. GujaratEssentialCommodities(License,ControlandDeclarationofstock)Order,1981.

(1)Underorderof1981,disposalofappealundersection‐11 against order of licensing officer regarding refusal ofissuance, re‐issuance or renewal of license of essentialcommoditiescoveredunderit.(2) Disposal of appeal under section‐11 against orderissued by licensing officer about malpractices conductedbythelicensee.(3) Power to give permit as permit officer under section2(16)[c]oforderof1981.(4) Power to give instructions to licensee under section(24)oforderof1981.(5) Power to give instructions to non‐license holdersundersection(25)oforderof1981.[6]PriorapprovalforretailsaleofpetroleumproductsforlicensetobeissuedbyMamlatdars.

5. Kerosene(Regardingfixingceilingpriceandcontroloveruse)order,1993.

(1)Tofixpriceofkeroseneundersection2(d)oforderof1993.

6. Naphtha(Acquire,Sale,StoreandtopreventuseinAutoorder,2000)

(1)PowertogivelicenseasDist.Magistrateundersection‐3[1]oforderof2000.(2)Powertoaskforthelastutilizationcertificate.

7. Solvent,RefinedandslopeAcquirement,Sale,storeandtopreventitsuseinAuto)Order,2000.

(1) Power to issue license as Dist. Magistrate undersection‐3oforderof2000underSection3[4],3[5].(2)Powertoask for the lastutilizationcertificatesundersection3[3]or3[4].

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Sr.No.

NameofAct/order Power/RoleoftheCollector.

8. GujaratEssentialCommodities(ToissuelicencetoPt.DindayalConsumerStore)Order,2004.

(1)Todisposeappealunder section‐12 [B]againstorderissuedbythelicensingofficer.

Collectoristhechairmanoffollowingcommittees/councils.

1. District Civil Supply Advisory Committee ResolutionNo.JNS‐1079‐2742‐ddt.17‐10‐79.

DistrictCollector–Chairman

2. Dist.ConsumerProtectionCouncilResolutionNo.GTS‐2004‐2‐CPA‐10‐203‐11592‐Ldt.

DistrictCollector–Chairman

3. Committeeforlevynon‐levysugarTransportletterno.J‐TRS‐Co‐SugarSanctiondt.17‐4‐99.

DistrictCollector–Chairman

Moreover,dutiesoftheCollectoralsoinclude

1. Tomonitor over all availability and distribution of stock of rationing items (includingkerosene)fromfairpriceshopstothecardholders.Toensureadequatenumberoffairpriceshops in thedistrict considering itsgeographical situationandpopulationasperGovt.standards.

2. Totakepunitiveactionsagainstmal‐practitioners.Tomonitoroverallsale/distributionandtomaintainstockofessentialcommoditiesinthedistrict.

Collector has also a role in implementing the following schemes with the powersconferredbyvariouscirculars

1. PanditDindayalConsumerstore:‐Ithasbeennamedbyacirculardt.24‐4‐2002ofCivilSuppliesandConsumeraffairsDeptt.

2. Policyandprocedurehasbeendecidedabout–sanctionofshopbyResolutionNo.VBD‐102002‐487‐Kdt.2‐8‐2004

3. Procedures to be conducted taking into consideration the instructions of the CivilSupplies Department from time‐to‐time. This includes giving permission of sale of allcommodities from fair price shops, inspection of shops, controlling malpractice,preventiveactions,grantingpermit,withdrawalofstock,F.P.S.ModelCentreetc.

PublicDistributionSystem:

ThePublicDistributionSystem(Control)Order,2001hascomeintoeffectwithpowersconferredby section3 of theEssential CommoditiesAct, 1955 for smooth functioning of thepublicdistributionsystem(PDS).ItalsoaimstoensurepropersupplyofessentialcommoditiestofamiliesofA.P.L.,B.P.L.andAntyodaya.LicensefordistributionofthevariousrationitemsareissuedtoPanditDinDayalConsumerStoresunderthisorder.

Asmentioned in this order, District Supply Officer has to follow certain procedure toissuelicensetotheoperatorsofPt.DindayalConsumerStores.Taskofsupervision,controlandissueofRationCardisalsoentrustedwiththeDistrictSupplyOfficer.

(1) P.D.S. isavery important taskofdistrictadministration. It is closelyassociatedwith the general livelihoodofmostof the citizens. It is run through thePanditDindayal Consumer Store. By thumb rule every village settlement should haveonePDSstore.HugesubsidyisgivenbytheCentralandtheStateGovernmenton

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rationfooditemsandkerosene.Thesesubsidizeditemsaredistributedthroughthe Pandit Dindayal Consumer Stores. Moreover huge funds are spent toadminister the PDS. Unfortunately, these consumer stores are well‐known forpoorqualityandirregularities.

(2) Mamlatdar/Dist.SupplyOfficerareresponsibletodirectlysupervisethePDS.

(3) AllotmentofPDSstocktoPDSshopsisgenerallydecidedbytheD.S.O.atdistrictlevel while permit is issued by the Mamlatdar of concerned taluka. PDS shopoperators lift the allotted quota from the civil supplies godowns. In case ofkeroseneitistobedeliveredbytheOilCompanyatdoorstepi.e.atvillagelevelitself.RandominspectionofF.P.shops,godownsandpetrolpumpsiscarriedoutbyDistrictmagistrate.SDMhaspowerstoconductinspectioninhisjurisdiction.TheDMcandelegatepowerstoSDMunderEssentialCommoditiesAct.

(4) Properinspectionmustbeconductedandstrictvigilanceshallbekeptinordertopreventanymal‐practiceandpilferageofthePDSstock.

2. Prevention of Black‐Marketing and Maintenance of supply of EssentialCommoditiesAct,1980.

Prevention of Black‐Marketing and Maintenance of supply of EssentialCommodities Act, 1980 came into force with a view to prevent black‐marketing,adulteration and illegal storage and accumulation activitieswith an intention of blackmarketing. ItalsoaimsatMaintenanceof supplyofEssentialCommodities.Edibleoil,food grains, Petroleum products (Kerosene, Crude oil) Cooking gas, Sugar,Wheat andriceareincludedbynotificationasessentialcommodities.Detentionpowershavebeenprovidedunder this act inorder topreventblackmarketingpracticeswith immediateeffect.

ProvisionsunderthePreventionofBlack‐MarketingandMaintenanceofsupplyofEssentialCommoditiesAct,1980areasfollow

Section‐3powertoissueorderstoarrestcertainpersons:

TheDistrictMagistratecanissueanorderundersection3(a)ofthePBMActtoarrest such persons, who are doing business for profiteering by violating directly orindirectly the provisions of other lawswhich are under implementation from time totimeortheaboveAct.SuchpersonswhohavecommittedpunishableoffenceundertheActs which are under implementation at that time regarding control of trade andcommerce or production of essential commodities, supply or distribution as perschedule‐1 of the Essential Commodities, Gujarat Essential Commodities MerchantsControl Order,1977 as per clause‐4 of the Gujarat Essential Commodities (LicenseControl and Stock Declaration) Order,1981 of the Gujarat Government breakingrestrictionsimposedonproductionofEssentialCommodities,Supplyordistributionetc.Suchpeopledoinganyactbythewaywhichadverselyaffectsthesupplyofmaintenanceof essential commodities. The State Government shall be reported immediately aftersuch orders aremade. The State Government under section 3(3) of the said Act, haspowers to sanction or revert the decision within 12 days from the date of order ofDistrictMagistrate.

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Section‐4.ExecutionofArrestorder:

A provision has beenmade that execution of arrest orderwill be done at anyplaceofIndiaasperprovisionforexecutionofarrestwarrantundercriminalprocedurecode,1973(2ndof1974).

Section‐5PlaceofArrestandPowertoControlitsconditions:

Eachsuchpersoninwhoseregardthearrestorderisissued,(a)canbearrestedunder such other conditions including conditions about punishment for breach anddiscipline, maintenance and at such place as mentioned by special or general orderproperlyGovernment.(b)Suchpersoncanbeshiftedfromoneplacetoanotherstate.

Section‐ 6: The arrest orderswill not be treated as illegal or unimplemented due tocertainreason.

Person, who is to be arrested, arrest order will not be treated as un‐implementable,even if it isoutof theregional jurisdictionofarrestorderingofficerorGovernment.

Section7Powersregardingabscondingpersons:

Reportcanbesubmittedwithfactsaboutthepersonabscondingtothe1stclassjudicialMagistrate orMetropolitanMagistrate having court jurisdiction in of the areathatpersonresiding.

Section‐8Regardinginforminggroundsofarrestorderstoapersonaffectedbytheorder:

Copyof thearrestordermadeby theDMshallbegivento thepersonarrestedwithin five days (in exceptional circumstancewithin 10 days). This copy shall have inwriting the reasons forwhich order has been issued.But, if such facts are against thepublicinterestthenitisnotbindingtodisclosesuchreasons.

Section‐9ConstitutionofAdvisoryBoard

Underthisclause,suchAdvisoryBoardwillbeappointedbytheChairmanoftheAdvisoryCommitteewhowillbeoutofthreepersonsqualifyingtobeappointedorhasbeenpostedorisJusticeoftheHighCourt.

Section‐10.TowritetoAdvisoryBoards:

Except it is resolvedclearlyotherwise in thisAct, ineachcase, inwhich arrestorderhasbeenissued,areportwouldbesubmittedbysuchofficerundersubsection(3)of that section in this regard, if it has been issued by an officer as mentioned in subsection(2)ofsection3of theorderand ifarepresentationhasbeensubmittedbeforetheAdvisoryBoardconstitutedbytheChairmanundersection9,within3weeks fromthedateofarrestofapersonundertheorder.

Section–11:WorkingMethodofAdvisoryBoard.

(1) Apersonwillhavetosubmithisreportwithinsevenweeksofarrest.Thereportcan bemade if hewants to state anything or if it is necessary to do so in anyspecial case and after asking more information as required by him from theconcerned person or from any person called for that purpose by the propergovernmentorfrompropergovernmentandafterconsideringthemattespartlybeforetheAdvisoryBoard.

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(2) OpinionoftheAdvisoryBoardaboutadequatereasonforarrestoftheconcernedperson should be mentioned in a separate part of the report of the AdvisoryBoard.

(3) WhenthereisadifferenceofopinionamongmembersoftheAdvisoryBoard,theopinionofthemajoritymemberswouldbetreatedastheopinionoftheBoard.

(4) Anyperson againstwhoman arrest order hasbeen issuedby any aforesaid ofthissection,willnotbeentitledtoremainpresentthroughalegalprofessional.

Section12RegardingtakingactiononthebasisofthereportoftheAdvisoryBoard.

(1) The“ProperGovernment”willcontinuethearrestofconcernedpersonuptothetenure as it feels proper and accept arrest order, in any such case which isreportedasthereissufficientreasonforarrestofanypersonaspertheopinionoftheAdvisoryBoard.

(2) AdvisoryBoardasper itsopinion, inanycasereportedassuchthatthere isnosufficient reason for arrest of the concerned person, the “Proper Government”willhavetocancelthearrestorderandthispersonshouldbefreedimmediately.

Section13Maximumtenureofaperson,whoisarrested:

Maximum tenure of arrest will be for sixmonths from the date of arrest of aperson.But,therewillnotbeanybarfora“ProperGovernment”tomakeachangeinitortocancelitearlier.

Section–14:TocancelArrestorder

(1) Any arrest order, except to the provisions of section 21 of General Clause Act,1879(10thof1897)canbecancelled.

(2) Itwillnotbeobjectionabletoissuenewarrestorderundersection3againstthesameperson.

With a viewof effective implementation of this Act, proper procedure shall beadopted considering legal provisions and instructions issued from time to timeby theFoodandCivilSuppliesandConsumerAffairsDepartment.

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Chapter 48

MID‐DAYMEALSCHEME

Mid Day Meal scheme is under implementation in the entire state since 1984. MDMschemehasbeenmadecompulsorybyjudgmentofHon.SupremeCourton28‐11‐2001inwritpetitionNo.196/01.Ithasbeendecidedtoservehotcookedmealhavingminimum300caloriesand8to12gramsofproteinsnutrientsdailytoeverybeneficiaryineveryprimaryschool.Mealistobeservedtothechildrenforminimum200daysinevery,academicyear.Ithasalsobeenmadecompulsory ingrant‐in‐aidandgovernmentaidedprimaryschools.Governmentof Indiahas also started implementation of NPNSPE‐2004 since 2004. Mid‐day meal scheme is anintegralpartof it. Inthecontextoftheabovepetition,Hon.SupremeCourthasappointedtwocommissionstomakevarioussuggestionsatregularintervals.AcommitteechairedbytheChiefSecretarytakesreviewoftheentirescheme.

ImportantsuggestionsmadebytheappointedCommissionerbeforeHon.SupremeCourtincludesprioritytoruralwomen,dalits,scheduledcastes,scheduledtribesanddivorceeintheappointmentofMDMworkers.As in thecaseofwritpetitionNo.196/01Hon.SupremeCourthas ordered by date 20‐4‐04 to give priority to dalits, scheduled castes and scheduled tribescandidatesinappointmentofsanchalaks/cooks/helpersintheMDMschemeimplementation.

MDMcentersareopenedfromthedateofacademicterm.ProcedureforappointmentofSanchalak/Cook/helpershallbecompletedbeforecommencementofacademicterm.Powertoappointsanchalaks/cooks/helpershavebeendelegatedtoTalukaMamlatdarfromJune2011vide Education Department's Resolution No.PRE/1295/2425‐C dated 4/11/2011. Vide GRNo.MDM/AML/WS/380‐450‐3857‐3910dated2/5/08qualificationforSanchalak/cook/helperhasbeenprescribed,whichshallbeadheredto.ProvisionofappealtoSDMagainsttheorderofMamlatdar for appointment or removal of Sanchalaks have been made vide letterNo.MDM/102011/423‐2dated18/5/2011.

Sanchalak/cook/helpershallbeappointedateverycentreaccordingtothenumberofbeneficiariesasper thenorms laiddownbyGovernment resolution,EducationDepartmentNo.MBY/1384‐80‐Kdated10‐6‐1985.

Sr.No. Norm Posts

1. 1to250Children 1Sanchalak1Cook1Helper

2. 251to500children 1Sanchalak1Cook2Helper

3. 501to750children 1Sanchalak2Cook2Helper

Morethan751children 1Sanchalak2Cook3Helper

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Formorethan20beneficiariesMDMcenterwillbemadeoperational.Ifthenumberofbeneficiariesislessthan20thentheywillbeattachedtothenearbyMDMcenter.

Mamlatdarhas to inspectat least10M.D.M.SchemecentreseverymonthvidecircularNo.MBY/AML/2002/3506/3780dated16‐4‐2002oftheCommissioner‐MDM.

Mid Day Meal Scheme administration has been put under the Collector. Duties andresponsibilities of Deputy Collector, Deputy District Primary Education Officer, Mamlatdar,Educational Inspector,Mid‐daymealManager,Cookandhelperhavebeen fixedvideG.R.,E.D.No.MBY‐1284‐4031‐4049‐K.

According to the circular No. MBY‐HSB/99/4288/4584 dated 14‐5‐1999 of theCommissioner‐MDM payment of salary to Sanchalak/ cook/helper of M.D.M. Scheme andadvance to run the centre shall be made by cheque. Taluka Mamlatdar has to pay advanceamounttakingintoconsiderationthenumberofbeneficiariesaswellasthesalaryeverymonthregularly.

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Chapter 49

Municipality–AdministrationandControl.

CollectorshaveimportantroletoplayinmunicipalareasunderGujaratMunicipalityAct,1963.CollectorshavedirectControlonmunicipalities.Collector reviewspolicydecision takenbythemunicipalitiesunderGujaratMunicipalityAct.Collectorhasappealandrevisionalpowersagainst their decisions under the Act. District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) has beenconstituted at every district level by urban Development and urban Housing Department ofGovernment.Thisagencycarriesoutvariousschemesviz.SuvarnaJayantiShahariRojgarYojana(SJSRY),WageEmploymentSchemeetc.BajpaiShahariVikasYojanaisanimportantSchemeofUrban Development and Urban Housing Department. It provides inter‐structural facilities atmunicipal level. Proposals under Bajpai Shahari Vikas Yojana are to be examined by theCollectorbeforesubmitiontoGujaratMunicipalFinanceBoard.CollectorisalsoCo‐ChairmanofBajpaiBajpaiShahariVikasYojanaImplementationCommitteeatdistrictlevel.

2. FollowingpowershavebeenvestedintotheCollectorunderMunicipalitiesAct,1963.

(1) Section81 : Collector has powers to decide claims of property bymunicipalityoragainstmunicipality.

(2) Section257 : PowersofinvestigationandSupervision.(2) Section258 : Powers to suspend implementation of orders etc. of

municipality.(4) Section259 : Extraordinarypowersinemergency.(5) Section264 : Makes provision for control of State Government on

CollectorsandcontrolofCollectoronsubordinateofficers. Generally,Collectordelegates thepowersand responsibilitiesunderMunicipalitiesActto Prant Officer. The Collector should, therefore keep constant watch whether such assignedpowersareproperlyexercised.

3. Prant officer has following powers to administer Municipality and NagarPanchayat:

(1) PowerstoinvestigationlandSupervision:

Hemayexamineproceedingsandotherdocumentsofthemunicipalityaswellasexistingworksunder section257(3)ofMunicipalityAct, 1963andMunicipalityPremisesAmendmentAct,1993.

(2) Powerstoenquire:

In exercise of powers conferred by the Collector under section 257(3) of the Act, thePrantOfficermayenquire foradministrativeandgeneralpurposes. Suchenquiry is largelyonfinancialirregularities.Suchenquiryshould,thereforebemadeverycarefully.

(3) Powerstocounselingoftwotypes:

HehasbeenempoweredasamemberofTownPlanningCommitteeoftheMunicipalityunder section6(2)of theGujaratTownPlanningandUrbanDevelopmentAct.Thecommitteescrutinizescasesforconstruction;additionsandalteration,modernizationandimplementation

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asperplanningofdevelopmentsanctionbythegovernmentandapproveordisapprovethem.IfTown Planner or Prant Officer is not present in the meeting of the Committee, the meetingshould be compulsorily postponed and new date should be decided. It is important that thecommitteeisconstitutionalandshouldberegularlyconvened.

4. IthaspowerstoopinewhetherresolutionsmadebytheMunicipalityarelegal.Section257(2)oftheActprovidessuchpowers.OpinionastowhethertheresolutionsofMunicipalitiesarepreliminarilycheckedtoseewhethertheyarepassedintheinterestofgovernmentaswellasinthefinancialinterestofthemunicipality.Itneednotbesaidthattherelevantresolutionsandordersshouldbekeptinviewwhileopiningonthesaidmatter.

Powerstorecoverrevenueincertaincases

Recovery of municipal tax may be made under section 142 after the process of landRevenuerecoveryAct,1980.If it isknownthattheelectedmembermisusesfund, itshouldberecoveredundersection70(2). Suchordersare tobe issuedby theDirectorofMunicipalities.PrantOfficer has direct powers to dismiss or supersede the authority as administrator of theMunicipality.IfMamlatdarhasbeenappointedasadministratorheisalsoempoweredtodoso.

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Chapter 50

BombayStampAct,1958andRegistrationAct,1908

A. BombayStampAct,1958.

1. Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 provides for recovery of suitable stamp duty ondocuments in the state and implementation of procedure for distribution ofstamps.Aword ‘collector’hasbeendefinedasunderinsection2(F)ofBombayStampAct,1958.

Section2(F)“Collector”:ChiefOfficerinchargeofRevenueadministrationoftheDistrict,which includesofficerwhomaybeappointedassuchbypublishingnotificationinthegazettebytheStateGovernment.

2. Accordingtoabovedefinitionchiefofficerinchargeofrevenueadministrationofthedistrictgetspoweras‘collector’undertheBombayStampActalso.

TheCollectorhasbeenassignedwidepowersforthepurposeofworkofBombayStampAct,1958.ThesepowersaresubjecttoChiefControllingRevenueAuthorityundersection53ofthesaidAct.

3. Collector has been assigned following important powers underBombay StampAct,1958.

(1) Sections 18‐19: Recovery of stamp duty/differential stamp duty ondeedsmadeoutsidethestate.

(2) Chapter 3 (Sections 31 to 32 A): Adjudication of stamp duty ondocumentsanddecidingactualmarketpriceoftheproperty.

(3) Chapter 4 (Section 33 to 46): Powers to detain documents ofinsufficientstampdutyandpowerstorecovermissingstampdutyandpenalty:

(4) Chapter 5 (Section 47 to 52‐C): Compensation for stamps that arespoiledandtaken inuseerroneously.TheCollectormaygivecompensationforspoiledandtakeninuseerroneouslyirrespectiveofanyamount.

(5) He is also authorised to check other records and to enter into the saidplacetoscrutinizethedeedsmadeonmissingstampduty.

(6) Chapter 7 (Section 64) : The Collector has been assigned powers toaccord sanction to do criminal proceeding in any crime punishable underBombayStampAct,1958andanyrevokedAct.

(7) Thus,thecollectorhasimportantfunctiontorecoverproperstampdutyondocumentsinthedistrictandprocedurefordistributionofstampsandtheirimplementation.

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4. IndianStampAct,1899:

The Collector has been empowered to undertake proceedings as‘Collector’ on duty leviable documents under section 2(9) (A) of Indian StampAct,1899.

Atpresentduty is leviableonbillof exchange,billof lading,debenture,letterofcredit,policyofinsurance,promissorynote,proxy,receiptandtransferofsharesunderAppendixofIndianStampAct,1899.TheDistrictCollectormayproceedonthesedocumentsunderIndianStampAct.

5. BombayStampAct,1958(Refund)

(1) Section47to52‐AofBombayStampActprovides for refundofvariousspoiled non‐judicial and court fee stamp which cannot be used. In such cases10%isdeductedandremainingamountisrefunded,providedtheyareproducedwithinsixmonthsfromthedateofspoil.

(2) CollectorsandDeputyCollectorshavebeenassignedunlimitedpowerstorefundstampsdutyunderserialNo.9ofScheduleVIIofFinancialDevolutionofPowersRules,1969.MamlatdarandMahalkarihavebeenempoweredtorefundstampsuptoRs.100underserialNo.10ofthesaidschedule.

(3) PowersassignedtoaboveRevenueOfficerhavebeenenhancedunderGR,RevenueDepartmentNo. STP 1086/1563‐H‐1 dated 23‐4‐1987 and have beenassignedpowerstogiverefundasunder:

1. Collector Unlimited 2. Dy.Collector/PrantOfficer Rs.3000 3. Mamlatdar Rs.1000

(4) AccordingtocircularNo.Stamp/Refund/319/01/3097dated11‐9‐2001ofSuperintendentofstamps,Gandhinagar,theStateGovernmentrecentlymadenecessary amendment in Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 and new section 52(c) hasbeen inserted.According to theprovisionof this section, thestampspurchasedpriorto1‐9‐2001shallbeusedwithinsixmonthsfromthedateofpurchaseorshallobtaincompensationaccordingtotheprovisionoftheAct.

(5) Thecompetentofficershouldsufficientlyscrutinizethestampsenclosedwiththeapplicationinworksofsuchstamprefund.Procedureofstamprefundshallbestartedaftertallyingwithstampvendersregister.

B. RegistrationAct,1908.

(1) Documents:

There are following three purposes to transfer immovable property underRegistrationAct,1908.(i) Preventionofwronganddeceptivedocuments;(ii) Declarationoftransferofimmovableproperty;(iii) Completeassuranceofgenuinenessofthedocuments.

Thus, important work of providing documents with well‐protected rights onimmovable properties is done by Registration Department. The Collector hasbeendeclaredasEx‐officioDistrictRegistrarundersection6ofRegistrationAct,1908atdistrictlevel

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(2) FollowingpowershavebeenassignedtotheDistrictRegistrarunderRegistrationAct,1908

(1) Hemay accept any document and registerwhichmay be registered bysubordinatesub‐registrarundersection30.

(2) Powers to condone delay in period prescribed under section 23 in anydocumentundersection25and34.

(3) Powerstodepositswillsundersections42to45.

(4) Powerstosuperviseandcontrolonsub‐registrarsundersection68.

(5) Powerstoheartheapplicant,toexamineevidences,tohearappealsandtoissuesuitableorderregardingrefusaltoregisterdocumentsundersection71,72,74,75and76.

(6) Mayproceedtodestroydocumentswhichmaynothavebeendemandedbackundersection85.

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Chapter 51

EntertainmentluxuryTaxAct,1977

IssueHotelLicence:

Gujarat Ordinance 9/88 has been issued to make ancillary amendments in BombayPolice Act, 1951. Accordingly, model draft rules have been prepared and sent to all DistrictMagistratesforregistrationcertificatestoopen/runhotels/canteensvideletterNo.JMS‐1088/6901‐ M dated 2‐1‐1989 of Home Department. Rules there under are under implementationsince 1‐1‐1989. An application is to be submitted to sub‐divisional magistrate to open/runhotel/canteeninprescribedformwithfollowingenclosures:

(i) Chalanforhavingpaidregistrationfee;

(ii) No‐objectioncertificateoflocaladministrationconcerningpublichealth;

(iii) RegistrationcertificateundershopsandestablishmentAct.

(iv) Lay‐outplan(induplicate)

(v) Evidencesofownershipoftheplaceatwhichthebusinessistobestarted.

(vi) Rentreceiptandconsentletterofownerifthepremisesareonrent.

Applications receivedwith above evidences are submitted to the concerned ExecutiveMagistrate for verification,which is to bemadewithinprescribedperiod. Evidences of aboveserialNo.1to6aretobecheckedonthebasisofrecordandsubmitthemtothesub‐divisionalMagistratewithpreciseopinionregardingopening/runninghotel/canteen.

Sanctionforvideo/Cinematheatre:

1. District Magistrate has powers to issue licenses for video/ cinema theatre underEntertainmentTaxAct,1977aftertheconcernedMamlatdarverifiesgenuinenessoftheplacementionedintheapplication.Allrecordsofdocumentaryevidencesonrequestofvideo/cinema theatre are verified and proposal is submitted to the Collector throughconcerned SDM with detailed observations/remarks. The Collector sanctions thedemandofvideo/HomeCinemaonmeritsandsubjecttocertainconditions.Mamlatdarisentrustedwiththeresponsibilityof inspectionofvideo/cinematheatre. Ifanyof theconditions are violated ten such thing is reported to the Collector. Surprise checkingshall done often to see whether entertainment tax is paid for video/cinema theatre.EntrytaxiscollectedonweeklybasisasperthetaxstructureunderEntertainmenttaxAct,1977.Provisionofreassessmenthasbeenmadeundersection9(1)or(2)formorenumber of seats than permitted. Another provisions for 1½ times penalty forreassessmentundersection9(3)andcourtproceedingsundersections15and16havebeenmade,Proceedingscanbewoundedupforadmittingoffenceundersection18.

2. According to section 4(2) of the Gujarat Cinema Regulation Act, 2004, the DistrictMagistrateshavebeenempoweredtoregulatedisplayoffilmsbycinematographandfortheplaceswherecinematographfilmsaredisplayed,toregulateareasexcepttheseareasundertheCommissionerofPolice.Moreover,theyhavebeenempoweredbythesaidActtosuspendorrevokethelicenseandtoinflictpunishmentforit.

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3. CableconnectionRegistration:

Section 6‐B has been newly added in Gujarat Entertainment Tax Act andprovided to recover entertainment tax on dish antenna cable T.V. Rules. The ownerprovidingentertainmentthroughchannelhastoapplytoTalukaMamlatdarinformNo.1 in triplicate.Aftergettingnecessarydetails andregistration fee, theMamlatdar shallissuecertificateinformNo.2.

Similarly, no cable operator shall start network without registration undersection3ofCableNetworks(Regulation)Act,1955ofGovernmentofIndia.LocalHeadPostMasterhasbeenauthorisedforsuchregistrationinsection2(H).

4. TransferofRegistrationCertificate:

According to rule 9, 10 of Gujarat Entertainment Cable T.V. Antenna DisplayRules;theMamlatdarhaspowertotransferthecertificate.While,suchcertificateisnottransferableaspertheconditionlaiddowninconditionNo.3.

5. Provisionstosuspendorrevokeregistrationcertificate:

Mamlatdar,aftergivingproperopportunitytorepresent,maysuspendorrevokethe license with immediate effect, as per the provisions in section 6‐D of GujaratEntertainment Tax Act and Rule 28(1)made there under, if it is found dangerous tohealthandsecuritytothepeopleoriftheownerdoesnotpaytax.

6. RestrictionsforviolationofLegalprovisions:

According to section 16 of cable Networks (Regulation) Act of Government ofIndia, 2 years imprisonment and/or penalty of Rs. 100 or both and for the offencethereafter 5 years imprisonment and penalty upto Rs. 5000 have been provided forviolationofprovisions.While interestat24%perannumis leviedaccordingtosection10(2)oftheGujaratentertainmentActincasetaxisnotpaidintime.

7. Provisionsforseizureoftransmissionapparatus:

Transmission apparatus may be confiscated for breach of main provisions ofcableNetworks(Regulation)Act,whileaccordingtorule28(2)ofGujaratEntertainmentTax(CableT.V.andantennadisplayRules)ifcableT.V.isfounddangeroustothehealthandsafetyofthepeopleor if theownerdoesnotpaytax,Mamlatdarmaysuspendtheregistrationcertificateforthwith,buthecannotconfiscateapparatus.TheCollectorhaspowers to discontinue such programme which are not consistent with section 19 ofprogrammesadvertisecode.

LuxuryTaxAct,1977

The Collector shouldmonitor thework ofMamlatdar and PrantOfficer or anyDeputyCollector for inspectionofHotel [Luxury].PowershouldbegiventoallDeputyCollectors,allMamlatdarsandEDInspectorstoseewhetherassessmentismadeandtaxiscollectedunderLuxuryTaxAct,1977.

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Chapter 52

Mines‐mineralsoperationandPowers

Gujarat state has abundant varieties of mineral wealth from geological point of view.Minerals aredivided into twoparts :majorminerals andminorminerals.Mineralswhich areuseful for construction and have been declared by the Central Government by notification asminoraresaidtobeminorminerals.Whileremainingallmineralsusefulforindustrialpurposearecalledmajorminerals.Lignite,limestone,bauxite,chinaclay,dolomite,fluorspar,silicasand,basemetal, agate, prelate, gypsum,manganese, quartz, chalk aremajorminerals in the state.Building stone, sand stone, black trap, moorum, quartzite, granite, marble, bantonite, sand,gravel,pebble,simpleclay,brickclayetc.areminorminerals.Atpresent33majormineralsand17minormineralshavebeenlistedintheState.

Administrative functions at district level formajor andminorminerals are performedunder direct supervision of District Collector since 1‐4‐1971. District office of mines andmineralsdepartmentoftheCollectoratelooksafterthework.

CentralGovernmenthasenacted‘MinesandMinerals(Developmentandregulation)Act,1957 for development and regulation of minerals. The state government sanctionsreconnaissance permit/ research licence/mining lease of major minerals under Mineralconcession Rules, 1960 framed under section 13 of the Act. Gujarat State Government hasframedGujaratMinorMineralsConcessionRules,2010tosanctionquarrylease/quarrypermit/quarry license. Commissioner‐Geology andMinerals is empowered to sanction graniteminorleases.MineralBranchoftheCollectoratehastomakedemandsforvariousconcessionsofmajorandminorminerals.Inviewofdemands,theDistrictCollectorhastopreparereportsonsurpluslands and District Geologist has to prepare technical report and submit them to competentauthorityforfinaldecision.

District Collector has an important role at various levels of administrative work formining.Theworkhasbeendividedmainlyintofollowingthreeparts:

1. Toacceptapplicationsforvariousconcessionsofmajorandminorminerals.Toinitiatereportsonsurpluslandsandtechnicalaspectsforsubmissiontocompetentauthority.

2. To administer lease sanctioned by competent authority right from agreement ofconcessions ofmajor andminorminerals viz. recovery of royalty, inspection of lease,observanceofconditionsofagreementsetc.

3. Tokeepclosewatchonunauthorisedmineralexcavation,transportation,storageetc.inthedistrict.

GujaratGovernmenthasdeclaredGujaratStatemineralsPolicy‐2003withaviewtobringtransparency,tomakeoperationsspeedyandcompetentateverystage.

Detailed discussion of functions and powers of theDistrict Collector regardingminesandmineralsatdistrictlevelareasunder:

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1. Workregardingminorminerals:

GujaratMinorMineralsConcessionRules,2010providespowersof sanctionofquarryleases/quarry permits/ quarry licenses for excavation of minor minerals. DistrictCollectors have been declared as competent officers to sanction quarry leases/quarrypermitsofallminormineralsexceptgraniteandquarry licenses for lime‐stones,blacktraps,sandstonesandbuildingstonesandancillaryproceedingsthereon.

Prescribed forms to obtain quarry leases/quarry permits/ quarry licenses ofminorminerals,prescribedfees,timelinessanddetailsofcompetentofficerfordecisionsaregivenasbelow.

Procedure Quarrylease Quarrylicenses Quarrypermits1 2 3 4

Towhomtoapply?Wheretoapply.

DistrictCollector,MineralBranch

DistrictCollector,MineralBranch

Dist.Collector/Dist.DevelopmentOfficer,MineralBranch

Inwhichformtoapply? Prescribedform–3Appendix1

FormprescribedbyDist.Officersonplainpaper.

Prescribedform‐TAppendix2.

Applicationfees.Onlyforsand,pebble,gravelandcommonclaymineral

500(areaslessthanfivehectares)1000(areasmorethanfivehectaresormore)

5.50(upto1000sq.meters5.100(Areamorethan1000sq.meters)

100–ratesper500m.tonesoritspart.Appendix4

EnclosuresofApplications

Applicationsshouldbesubmittedintriplicatewithenclosures.Applicationinprescribedforms.

Applicationsshouldbesubmittedintriplicatewithenclosures‐Applicationsinprescribedforms.

Applicationsshouldbesubmittedintriplicatewithenclosures.Applicationsinprescribedforms.

(1)Originalchallanofhavingpaidprescribedapplicationfee.(2)Mapshowingareaofdemand,showingNorthdirectionandscalemeasurement.(3)Copyofextractof7/12(4)Copyofpowerofattorneyofattorneyholderhassigned.(5)Ifitiscompany,copyofconstitution.Ifpartnershipfirm,copyofitsdocument.(6)Consentletterofpossessorincaseofprivatelands.

Intheareasdeclaredforlicencebycompetentofficer,minersworkingbyselflabourshallapplyonplainpaperoriginalchallanofhavingpaidprescribedapplicationfee.

(1)Originalchallanofhavingpaidprescribedapplicationfee.(2)Mapshowingareaofdemand,showingnorthdirectionandscalemeasurement.(3)Copyofextractof7/12(4)Copyofpowerofattorney,ifattorneyholderhassigned.(5)Ifitiscompany,copyofconstitution.Ifpartnershipfirm,copyofitsdocument.(6)Consentletterofpossessorincaseofprivatelands.

Acknowledgementofapplication,

Form–B ‐ ‐

Competentofficertotakedecision

DistrictCollector(exceptgranite)

Districtcollector(Provisionto

DistrictCollector/DistrictDevelopment

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Procedure Quarrylease Quarrylicenses Quarrypermits1 2 3 4

sanctionlimestones,blacktraps,sandstonesandbuildingstoneslicencesonly)

Officer.

Time‐limittogetopinionregardingsurpluslandfromMamlatdar.

OneMonth ‐ Onemonth

Time‐limittosubmittechnicalopinionfromgeologist.

Onemonth ‐ 15days.

Time‐limittodisposeapplicationbycompetentofficer.

Onemonth Onemonth 15days.

Time‐limittodisposeapplicationbycompetentofficer.

Onemonth Onemonth 15days

Totaltime‐limittodisposeapplication.

Threemonths Onemonths 1½months

Maximumareastobesanctionedforsand,pebble,gravelandcommonclaymineral

50hectaresAppendix‐5

2000sq.meters Notfixedbutmaximumquantity4000M.tonesaspersanctionedquantity.

Maximumperiodofsanction

GeneralSand,Gravel,pebble‐Threeyearsotherminorminerals‐20years.Appendix‐6

Oneyear(FromJanuarytoDecember

Threemonths

Securitydepositforsand,pebble,gravelandcommonclaymineral

Perhectareoritspart.Rs.1000maximumRs.10,000Appendix‐7

Rs.100 ‐

Agreement Withinthreemonthsinform‐DAppendix‐8

SanctioninformHH SanctioninformIAppendix‐9

Renewal Applicationforrenewalinform‐F

IntheformsprescribedbyDistrictOfficer.

Noprovisionforrenewal.

Whentoapplyforrenewal

Before6monthsofexpiryofperiod

Beforecompletionoftime‐limitoflicence

‐

Time‐limittodisposerenewalapplication

Sixmonths Onemonth ‐

Maximumlimitavailableunderrenewal

Threeyearsunderonerenewalforsand,gravel,pebble,total10yearsforallrenewals.Appendix‐11forotherminormineralswhereonerenewalnotexceed

Mayberenewedforoneyear.Renewalforthreeyearsmaybeavailableforallrenewals.

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Procedure Quarrylease Quarrylicenses Quarrypermits1 2 3 4

20yearsTransferAppendix‐12

TransferismadebypriorsanctionofcommissioneronpaymentoftransferfeeofRs.1000forfirsttwohectaresorRs.1000foradditionaltwohectaresof12.5percentofpriceofdealings.

Noprovisionoftransfer`

NoProvisionoftransfer

Appeal Ofdissatisfiedwiththeorderofthecompetentofficer,within60daysofreceiptoforderAppealmaybemadetoAdditionalDirector(Appeal),GeologyandMiningDept.,GandhinagarbypaymentofRs.250asappealfeeinform‘L’intriplicate.

Ifdissatisfiedwiththeorderofthecompetentofficer,within60daysofreceiptoforder.AppealmaybemadetoAdditionalDirector,(Appeal),GeologyandMineralsDept.,GandhinagarbypaymentofRs.250asappealfeeinform‘L’intriplicate.

Ifdissatisfiedwiththeorderofcompetentofficer,within60daysofreceiptoforder.AppealmaybemadetotheAdditionalDirector(appeal),geologyandMiningDept.,GandhinagarbypaymentofRs.250asappealfeeinform‘L’intriplicate.

RevisionAppendix‐11

IfdissatisfiedwiththeorderofCompetentauthority,revisionapplicationmaybemadetoDeputySecretary,(Mines)IndustriesandMinesDept.,Sachivalaya,GandhinagarbypaymentofRs.500asappealfeeinform‘0’intriplicatewithin60daysofreceiptoforder.

IfdissatisfiedwiththeorderofAdditionalDirector,revisionapplicationmaybemadetoDy.Secretary(Mines),IndustriesandMinesDept.,Sachivalaya,GandhinagarbypaymentofRs.250asappealfeeinform‘L’intriplicatewithin60daysofreceiptoforder.

Competentauthority‘’‘Rs.500form‘0’

Governmentpolicytosanctionresearchlicensesandquarryleasesofgraniteandmarbleminormineralsisasfollow

1. On coming into force ‘Granite conservation and Development rules, 1999’ ofCentral Government for granite minerals and ‘Marble Development andConservationRules,2002ofCentralGovernmentformineralsforareasinwhichresearchwasundertakenpreviouslyorotherwisetheirexistenceareprovedmaybesanctioneddirectly.

2. Otherwise,itisobligatorytoobtainfirstresearchlicense.

3. There is provision to sanction research licenses for maximum period of twoyears.

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4. Thereisprovisiontosanctionmaximumareaoffiftyhectaresandminimumonehectareandfourhectaresrespectively.

5. Applications for prospecting licenses and quarry leases for granite andmarbleminerals are to be made to the District Collector under general provisions ofGujaratMinorMineralsrules,1966.

6. Commissioner, geology and Mining Department, Gandhinagar is competentofficer to sanction quarry lease of granite mineral, while District Collector iscompetent to sanction quarry leases of marble mineral with prior sanction ofgovernment.

7. Ifanybodyisdissatisfiedwiththeorderofcommissioner,thereisaprovisiontoapplydirectlytoIndustriesandMinesDepartmentofGovernment.

8. MiningplansofgraniteandmarbleminormineralsshallbepreparedbyMiningEngineerorGeologistandgotsanctionedbyDeputyDirector,geologyandMiningDepartment.

9. AlltheprovisionsofGujaratMinorMineralsRules,1966shallcontinuetoapplytoboth themineralsexceptwhere theprovisionsofG.D.C.R,1999andM.D.C.R.2002differ.

10. Quarryleasemaybesanctionedupto30daysandrenewalfortwentyyearsmaybe made at a stretch. Lease agreement, recovery of royalty, lease inspection,observanceofconditionsofagreementsetc.areincludedinancillaryprocedureof quarry leases/quarry permits/ quarry licences of minor minerals. DistrictCollectors have to keep vigil to see that there is no unauthorised excavation,transportorstorage.

In the cases where period of lease has expired or it has been cancelled,possession of the lands should be resumed to government and to obtain opinion ofDistrict geologist whether minerals are still available and declare the area availableagainforminesandminerals,againsanctionleaseandcollectorshouldseethatincomeofGovernmentcontinues.

2. WorkregardingmajorMinerals.

Thereisprovisiontosanctionthreetypesofconcessionsinmajorminerals.

1. Reconnaissancepermit

2. Prospectinglicense

3. Mininglease.

Object of reconnaissance permit is for primary research, while prospectinglicenseisfordetailedmineralresearch.Miningleasesareforexcavationofminerals.

TheCentralGovernmenthasmadeMineralConcessionRules,1960forsanctionandregulationsofconcessionsofmajormineralsundersection13ofMinesandMinerals(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, according to which State Government(IndustriesandMines)Department is competent authority fordisposalof applicationsfor R.P./ P.L./ M.L. The State Government sanctions concessions of specified majorminerals under schedule‐I of the Act, by obtaining prior sanction of the CentralGovernment.

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District Collector is not competent authority to take decisions on demands ofmajorminerals,butacceptstheapplicationsonbehalfofgovernment,scrutinizesthem,sendsreportsonsurpluslands,technicalreportsbyCommissioner,GeologyandMiningDepartment. To submit themwithin time‐limit to State Government and to undertakeancillary procedure byDistrict Office of Geology andMiningDepartment under directsupervisionofDist.Collector.

Details of prescribed forms, prescribed fees, procedure, totally time‐boundprogramme and competent officer regarding R.P/P.L/ M.L. of major minerals are asunder:

ItemofProcedure Reconnaissancepermit

Researchlicences Mininglease

1 2 3 4

Towhomtoapply?Wheretoapply.

ItshouldbeaddressedtoSecretary,IndustriesandMinesDepartment,Sachivalaya,GandhinagarandpresentedtoDistrictCollectorintriplicate.

ItshouldbeaddressedtosecretaryIndustriesandMinesDepartment,Sachivalaya,GandhinagarandpresentedtoDist.Collectorintriplicate.

Itshouldbeaddressedtosecretary,IndustriesandMinesDepartment,Sachivalaya,GandhinagarandpresentedtoDist.Collectorintriplicate.

Inwhichfromtoapply?

Inprescribedform‐ A Inprescribedform‐B,forrenewalinprescribedform‐E

Inprescribedform‐I,forrenewalinprescribedform‐J

Applicationfees. Atprevailingrate.AtpresentRs.5perSq.Kilometer.

Atprevailingrate.Rs.250forfirstsq.kilometerofitspart.AdditionalrateRs.250persq.kilometer.

Atprevailingrate,Rs.2500applicationfeeandRs.1000asdepositforpreliminaryexpenditure.

EnclosuresofApplications

Applicationinprescribedformwithfollowingenclosures: (1)OriginalChallanofhavingpaidprescribedapplicationfee.(2)MapshowingareaofdemandshowingNorthdirectionandscalemeasurement.(3)Certificateofaffidavitof‘no‐miningdues.’(4)AffidavitofhavingpaidIncometax.(5)AffidavitshowingdetailsofareasdemandedorheldundermineralwiseR.P.inthestate.(6)Ifitiscompany,copyofconstitution.

Applicationinprescribedformwithfollowingenclosures:(1)OriginalChallanofhavingpaidprescribedapplicationfee.(2)MapshowingareaofdemandshowingNorthdirectionandscalemeasurement.(3)Copiesofextractsof7/12ofareasofdemand;(4)Affidavitorcertificateof‘nominingdues’(5)AffidavitofhavingpaidIncometax.(6)Affidavitshowingdetailsofareasdemandedorheldundermineralwise

Applicationinprescribedformwithfollowingenclosures:(1)OriginalChallanofhavingpaidprescribedapplicationfee.(2)MapshowingareaofdemandshowingNorthdirectionandscalemeasurement.(3)Copiesofextractsof7/12ofareasofdemand;(4)Affidavitorcertificateofnominingdues.(5)AffidavitofhavingpaidIncometax.(6)Affidavitshowingdetailsofareasdemandedorheldundermineralwise

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ItemofProcedure Reconnaissancepermit

Researchlicences Mininglease

1 2 3 4

(7)Ifitispartnershipfirm,copyofdocument;(8)Ifpowerofattorneyholderhassigned,copyofpowerofattorneyifsignedbyattorneyholder.

R.P.inthestate.(7)Incaseofprivateland,consentletterofpossessor(Maybepresentedafteragreementbutpriortoentryintolands)(8)Ifitiscompany,copyofconstitution;Ifitispartnershipfirm,copyofdocument.(9)Ifpowerofattorneyholderhassigned,copyofpowerofattorney.

R.P.inthestate.(7)Incaseofprivateland,consentletterofpossessor(Maybepresentedafteragreementbutpriortoentryintolands)(8)Ifitiscompany,copyofconstitution;Ifitispartnershipfirm,copyofdocument.(9)Ifpowerofattorneyholderhassigned,copyofpowerofattorney.

Acknowledge‐mentofapplication

Inform‘D‐1’ InForm‘D’ Inform‘D’

Competentofficertotakedecision

Secretary,IndustriesandMinesDepartment,Sachivalaya,Gandhinagar,StateGovernmentsanctionsmineralsspecifiedinscheduled‐IafterobtainingpriorsanctionofCentralGovernment.

Secretary,IndustriesandMinesDepartment,Sachivalaya,Gandhinagar,StateGovernmentsanctionsmineralsspecifiedinscheduled‐IafterobtainingpriorsanctionofCentralGovernment.

Secretary,IndustriesandMinesDepartment,Sachivalaya,Gandhinagar,StateGovernmentsanctionsmineralsspecifiedinscheduled‐IafterobtainingpriorsanctionofCentralGovernment.

Time‐limittoexpressopinionforsurpluslandatdistrictlevelbycommiss‐ionertogovernment.

2months 3months 4months

Time‐limittotopresenttechnicalopinionfromdistrictleveltoCommissioner.

2months 3months 4months

Time‐limittopresenttechnicalandsurpluslandfromCommiss‐ionerleveltogovernment.

2months 3months 4months

Time‐limittoforfinaldecisionbyIndustriesandMineDepartment.

2months 3months 4months

Totaltime‐limittodisposeapplication.

6months 9months 12months

Maximumareastobesanctioned.

10,000Sq.Kilometer 25Sq.Kilometer 10Sa.Kilometer

Maximumlimitof ‐ Accordingto MinorMinerals

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ItemofProcedure Reconnaissancepermit

Researchlicences Mininglease

1 2 3 4

sanction minimumlimitofmininglease.

deposit1hectare,beachsandofplaser‐2hectares;othermineraldeposits‐4hectares.

Maximumlimitofsanction

3years 3years,thenaftermayberenewedfortwoyears.

After30years,mayberenewedon20yearsnorms.

Securitydeposittobepaidpriortoagreement.

Rs.20persq.meterorpartthereof

Rs.2500persq.meterorpartthereof

Rs.10,000/‐

Agreement InthreemonthsinForm‘F‐1’

InthreemonthsinForm‘F‐1’

InsixmonthsinForm‘K’

MiningLeaseTransfer Noprovisionfortransfer

MaybetransferredwithpriorsanctionofStateGovernment.OnpaymentoftransferfeeofRs.500/‐.

MaybetransferredwithpriorsanctionofStateGovernmentonpaymentoftransferfeeofRs.500/‐.

Appealrevision Ifyouaredissatisfiedwiththeorderofcompetentofficer,Rs.5000maybepaidbydraftorchallan.ThereisaprovisiontoappealmakerevisiontoMinesDepartmentofsteelandMinesMinistry,CentralGovernmentinForm‘N’.Appeal/revisionistobemadeincopiesequaltonumberofimpleadedparties.DemanddraftshouldbeenclosedinfavourofPayandAccountofficer,DepartmentofMines,NewDelhiORTreasurychallanshouldbeunderthehead0‐853Non0ferrousminingandmetallurgicalIndustries,102‐Mineralconcessionfee,rentandroyalty”.

Ifyouaredissatisfiedwiththeorderofcompetentofficer,Rs.5000maybepaidbydraftorchallan.ThereisaprovisiontoappealmakerevisiontoMinesDepartmentofsteelandMinesMinistry,CentralGovernmentinForm‘N’.Appeal/revisionistobemadeincopiesequaltonumberofimpleadedparties.DemanddraftshouldbeenclosedinfavourofPayandAccountofficer,DepartmentofMines,NewDelhiORTreasurychallanshouldbeunderthehead0‐853Non0ferrousminingandmetallurgicalIndustries,102‐Mineralconcessionfee,rentandroyalty”.

Ifyouaredissatisfiedwiththeorderofcompetentofficer,Rs.5000maybepaidbydraftorchallan.ThereisaprovisiontoappealmakerevisiontoMinesDepartmentofsteelandMinesMinistry,CentralGovernmentinForm‘N’.Appeal/revisionistobemadeincopiesequaltonumberofimpleadedparties.DemanddraftshouldbeenclosedinfavourofPayandAccountofficer,DepartmentofMines,NewDelhiORTreasurychallanshouldbeunderthehead0‐853Non0ferrousminingandmetallurgicalIndustries,102‐Mineralconcessionfee,rentandroyalty”.

The applicant is informedandasked to fulfill the conditionswhengovernmentdecidestosanctionminingleaseofmajorminerals.Aspertheconditions,theapplicanthas to prepareminingplan andmining closureplan. Theseplans are to beput up forsanction from the authorized officer of State Government or I.B.M. according to

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categories.Environmental clearancehas tobeobtained for fivehectaresormorearea.Moreover,theapplicanthastopayresearchexpenditureandhastoproduceitschallan.the Government issues detailed order of sanction of mining lease only after thenecessaryconditionsarefulfilled.

AftersanctionofminingleaseothernecessarythingslikeareameasurementbytheDILRoffice, certifiedmaps, stampdutypaymentandexecutionof lease agreementshall be completed. Mamlatdar shall hand over the possession of the area only afterthese mandatory requirements and then shall inform the concerned departments ofCentralGovernmentandStateGovernment.Vigilshallbekepttoseewhethertheleaseholder works according to the condition of lease agreement and also to ensure thatroyaltyispaidintime.Inthecasesofbreachofagreement,noticeofsixtydaysisgivenand report is to be submitted to government for further action of compliance or non‐complianceofthelease.

If the period ofmining lease is over or is revoked, the area is resumed to thegovernment.OpinionoftheDistrictGeologistisobtainedforavailabilityoftheminerals.Dependingonthisreport,Governmenttakesdecisiontogovernmenttodeclaretheareare‐availableformines‐minerals.

4. Expressopinionsof surplus landsunderdemandsof leases/permits/ licensesofminerals.

R.P./P.L./M.L. applications of major minerals and applications of quarryleases/quarrypermitsareacceptedbymineralBranchofDistrictCollectorate.Forthesedemands, revenue report for surplus land fromMamlatdar is sought, inwhichexplicitopinion is to be given by Mamlatdar including details in prescribed check‐list as towhetherareademandsareavailable.

Iftheareaofdemandisforestarea,opinionofForestsDepartmentiscompulsoryinprescribedformandtobesubmittedtothecompetentofficerintime.

5. Toshowmineral‐abundanceareasintheextractof7/12.

Withaviewtoexercise care in themanagementofnaturalwealthof theState,minerals‐abundanceareassituatedintheStateandmineralsincludedthereinshouldbementionedintherevenuerecord.Ithasbeendecidedtoshowmineralabundanceareasinto village formNo. 7 as perMineral Policy of the State, 2003. In pursuance thereofinstructions have been issued to District Collectors and concerned persons videGovernment circulars No.RM‐102004‐180‐B‐1 dated 26‐2‐2004 and 13‐7‐2004 ofRevenueDepartment. In remarks column in 7/12,mineralwealth shouldbe shown. Itincludes instruction to obtain ‘no objection certificate’ of geology and MineralsCommissioner.

6. Preventionofillegalexcavation/transport/storage.

TheStateGovernmenthasalltherightsofminesandmineralsinthestate.Anyperson/ firm/company shall not carry out research or mining operations withoutobtaining legal sanctionunderMines andMinerals (Development andRegulation)Act,1957andrulesmadethereunderviz.M.C.R.1960andGujaratMinesandMineralsrules,1966.Anyactdonewithoutobtainingsanctionunderlawsandrulesisconsideredillegal.TheCollectorshavebeenempoweredtotakestepsagainstdefaultersunderMinesandMinerals(DevelopmentandRegulation)Act,1957andrulesmadethereunder.

PowersunderMinesandMinerals(DevelopmentandRegulation)Act,1957.

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Excavation ofminorminerals, taking out, removal and transport themwithoutlegal permission is said unauthorized. Similarly, mining or research activitieswithoutobtainingauthorisedpermissionareconsideredunauthorized.TheDistrictCollectorhasbeenempoweredtotakefollowingmeasuresundersection21forhisjurisdiction:

1. Ifanypersonintrudesintoanyareaagainsttheprovisionofsection21(3)oftheAct,GovernmenthasauthorizedtheCollectorforareasunderhisjurisdictiontoremove such intrusion by taking help of police vide Government Notification,Industries, Mines and Power Department No. G.U.‐74‐78‐MCR‐2168‐7740(1)‐Chhdated16‐9‐74.

2. Ifanypersonexcavatesminerals,transportsthemandusesanyvehicleorotherthings from anyplacewithout lawful authorization under provisions of section21(4) of the Act, the Collectors have been empowered to confiscate suchminerals, implements, vehicles or other things vide Government NotificationNo.GU‐89‐19‐MCR‐2188‐(53)GOI‐428‐Chhdated1‐4‐1989.

3. If any person excavates minerals from any place without legal authorizationunder section 21(5) of the Act, the Collector has been authorized to recovermineralsfromhimorifhehasdisposedthemtorecoverpriceofmineralsfromhim or to recover rent, royalty and tax from the defaulter vide GovernmentNotificationNo.GU‐74‐90‐MCR‐2168‐7740(3)‐Chhdated16‐9‐1974.

4. Ifthedefaulteragreestohavecommittedcrimeandrequestforcompromise,thecollector has been authorized to compromise, the case on recovery of price ofmineralsplusroyalty.AmounttoberecoveredisdecidedbytheCommissioner.

5. The State Government has been empowered to make rules to preventunauthorized mineral excavation, transportation and storage in the state videCentral Government notification dated 20‐12‐1999 under section‐23 of MinesandMinerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The State Governmenthas implementedGujaratMinerals (Prevention of illegalmining transportationandstorage)Rules,2005since26‐10‐05.TheCollectorshavebeenvestedwithfollowing powers to take steps under his jurisdiction vide G.R., Industries andMinesDepartmentNo.GU‐12‐MIS‐112000‐GOI‐4‐chhdated29‐8‐06.

a. Powers to transportation, checking and if foundunauthorized to confiscateunderrules6and7;

b. Totrycourtcases,torecoverpriceofmineralsandtoconfiscatemeansandmineralsunderrule13;

c. Ifdefaulterconfesseshiscrimeandrequestforcompromise,hemaypaythedecidedamountandhasbeenauthorizedtocompromiseunderrule13;

d. Toconfiscatemineralsandimplementsunderrule17andtoreleasethemonbondunderrule18;

e. Hehasbeenempowered toenter intoand inspect, searchanyplaceand toconfiscate for unauthorized excavation, transportation and storage underrule19.

A State level Task Force has been formed under the chairmanship ofAdditionalChiefSecretary/PrincipalSecretary‐IndustriesandMinesDepartmenttoreviewcheckingofunauthorizedMiningactivitiesintheStateunderG.R.,IandMDepartmentN.MCR‐1105‐GOI‐28‐Chhdated19‐9‐2005.Task forcehasbeenformed at district level under the chairmanship of District Collector, in whichDeputy Collector (Revenue), District Forest officer, Pollution officer andTransportofficerareincluded.DistrictGeologististheMemberSecretaryfortheDistrictTaskForce.MeetingofTaskforceisheldeverymonth,whereindetailsof

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unauthorizedactivitiesarecoordinatedandreviewed.Moreover,detailsofactiontakenaresenttoStatelevelTaskForceofficer.

6. ArrearsofmineralstoberecoveredasarrearsofLandRevenue.

Systemtotake inadvanceroyalty fromlessee is in force. If the lesseedoesnotmanufactureanddisposemineralsduringtheyear,hehastopaydeadrent.Royaltyordeadrent,whicheverishigheristoberecoveredfromlessee.Moreover,surfacerentisalsorecoveredatprescribedrateofleasedareaperannum.

If the lessee does not pay dues of royalty, dead rent, surface rent of lease ofminerals,thecompetentofficermayissueshowcausenoticeandtakeactiontorecoverit.However,ofsuchduesaswellasduesraisedonaccountofunauthorizedexcavationarenotpaid,proceedingsaremadetorecoverthemasarrearsoflandrevenue.DistrictCollectors has been empowered to recover such dues under Notification No.GU‐132‐MCR‐2170(48)‐1532‐Chhdated25‐3‐1970.

7. District Collector has all powers of Inspector of Mines and Ex‐officio DistrictMagistrateunderSection6(3)ofMinesAct,1952.

(1) AspowersvestedinDistrictCollectorunderGujaratMinorMineralsRules,1966andM.M.D.R.1957arestatutorypowersmaynotbetransferredtoother.

(2) If any area is given once as quarry lease and permit by sanction of RevenueOfficer under GujaratMinorMinerals Rules, 1966, sanction of Revenue Officershall not be taken again for renewal of quarry lease or for permit again suchdecision was taken with concurrence of Revenue Department. It has beenintimatedvideletterNo.MCR‐2166‐26175‐Chhdated28‐10‐1966.

(3) Ifthereismorethanonedemandforthesamearea,alltheapplicationsneednotbe sent toMamlatdar foropinionof surplus land.Onlyoneapplicationmaybesent.Reportshallbeobtainednotregardingpersonbutforarea.

(4) When agricultural lands are to be used for mining or to draw out minerals,sanction is to be obtained N.A. use. According to Mines and Minerals(Development and regulation) Act, 1957, if mining lease and quarry lease aregranted and sanction for N.A. use has been sought under section 65 of LandRevenueCode,N.A. sanctionshallbe invariablygivenbut it shall coincidewithleaseperiod.

(5) OpinionofPanchayat is tobeobtained for leaseapplications in landsvested inPanchayats. If opinion is sought from Panchayat, the Panchayat shall give itsopinionwithintwentydays.Iftheopinionisnotgivenwithtime‐limit,itshouldbepresumedthatithasbeengranted.

(6) OpinionofPanchayatisnecessaryfordemandsofgauchararea.GramPanchayatmay have refused to release area for lease, while Gram Panchayat has takenpositive view on application of other. In such cases decision is consideredimmatureanditisrejected.Againtheareaisdeclaredavailableandapplicationsareprocessed.

(7) Beforesanctioningquarryleases/quarrypermitsorlicencesinscheduledareas,itisobligatorytoobtainrecommendationsofGramPanchayat.

(8) According to G.R., I.M.P. Deptt., No. MCR‐2166‐21516‐Chh dated 15‐9‐1966,applications for minor minerals should be disposed within a period of eightmonths.Suchapplicantswhoseapplicationshavenotbeendecidedwithineightmonths may consider their applications have been rejected under rule 38 ofGujarat Minor Minerals rules, and may make appeal/ application to theadditionalDirector,GeologyandMiningDepartment,Gandhinagar.

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(9) Thereisnoprovisiontogiveopportunitytohearpersonallybeforerejectingorrevokingdemandofquarry lease/licence,but if theapplicants request for it, itshouldbegiven.LegalDepartmenthasadvisedtotheGovernmentthatifthisisnotdone,itamountstobreachofprincipleofnaturaljustice.

(10) AreademandedasshowninmapwithoriginalapplicationshouldbesanctionedafterpropercheckingandclearmapofsanctionedareashouldbesenttoDistrictLand Inspector formeasurement. The competent officers have been instructedvide Government circular, Industries Mines and Power Department No. VSP‐1067/3367‐Chhtoensurethatareaexceptthatmeasuredisnotsanctionedandtheareaotherthansanctionedisnotmeasured.

(11) Miningleaseorquarryleasedoesnotendwiththedeathoflessee,butsurvivesforthebenefitofhisheirs.Thenameoflesseeistobetransferredandmayapplyforrenewalalsoliketheapplicant.

(12) Ithasbeen clarifiedby letterno. 16(24)2001‐MUIdated9‐10‐2001 that leaseagreementhasbeenmadebutifthelesseehasnophysicalorlegalpossessionoflease,heisnotrequiredtopaydeadrentforsuchperiod.

(13) As regards breach of conditions of agreement for major minerals, DistrictCollectors have been empowered to issue notice of sixty (60) days under rule27(5) of M.C.R. 1960 vide govt. notification, Industries, Mines and PowerDepartmentNo.GU86/33/MCR‐2186‐21‐3287dated29‐5‐1986.

(14) Excavation, transportation etc. of minerals without obtaining legal sanction isconsideredastheftofGovernmentwealth.Actionmaybetakenagainstdefaulterunder IndianPenalCode.Awritten complaintmaybe launchedunder sections4(1)and4(1‐A)ofM.M.D.R.Act,1957andrule5ofGujaratMinorMineralsrules,1966andproceedingsmaybeinitiated.Hemayhavetopaypriceofthemineralsandpenaltyalso.

(15) The District Collector has been empowered to write off the crimes onunauthorized and illegal mining. As regards amount to be recovered andprocedure,summaryofvariousordershasbeencirculatedvidecircularNo.MCR‐1088/2153(1)‐Chhdated25‐8‐1988.

(16) District Collectors have been empowered vide Government Resolution,IndustriesandMinesDept.No.MCR‐1099‐276‐Chhdated13‐1‐2000foreffectiverecoveryofroyalty,preventionof illegalandunauthorizedexcavationandtheftofroyaltyandtorequisitestaffofotherdepartments.

(17) For simplification of mineral administration in the district, he has beenauthorized to transfer class‐3 employee viz. royalty inspectors, minessupervisorsandnakaclerkinthedistrict.

(18) Competent officer is empowered to sell by auction theminerals confiscated orresumedtogovernmentundersections165,167and127ofLandRevenueCode.

(19) Districtgeologist/GeologistworksunderdirectcontrolofDistrictCollectorandis directly responsible to the Collector. If the files of mineral branch aresubmitted to the Collector through RDC, there is delay in decision/ disposal.Thereis,therefore,noobjectionifthefileismarkedtoR.D.C.foropiniononlandofcollectorfeelsproper.

District Collector directly looks after the administration and development ofminerals of the district. He has such powers according to Mines Act and rules. EffectiveadministrationinregardofMinesandMineralswillhelptheStateandtheNationforrightfuluseofthisnaturaltreasureforitsdevelopment.

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Chapter 53

PowersandDutiesunderEnvironmentalActs‐WaterPollution(PreventionandControl)Act,1974:Section33‐A

Gujarat Pollution Control Board has been empowered to give written notice to anyperson,officerorauthorityforimplementationofwaterpollution(PreventionandControl)Actunder section 33‐A, according to whichwhen the officer authorised by the Board issues anywritten notice to any person, officer or authority but it is not implemented, the Board mayinstructtheCollectortosealthe industryorplacespreadingpollution,which isbindingtothecollectorandhissubordinateofficers.

[33A.POWERTOGIVEDIRECTIONS]

Underthis,anydirectionsinwritingtoanyperson,officerorauthority,andsuchperson,officerorauthorityshallbeboundtocomplywithsuchdirections.

Explanation: ‐ For the avoidance of doubts, it is hereby declared that the power to issuedirectionsunderthissectionincludesthepowertodirect‐

[a]theclosure,prohibitionorregulationofanyindustry,operationorprocess;or[b]thestoppageorregulationofsupplyofelectricity,wateroranyotherservice.

2. Similarly, Board issues order to seal the industries or places spreading air pollutionundersection31‐AofAirPollution(PreventionandControl)Act,1981,whicharetobeobserved by the Collector and his subordinate officers like SDMs/ Dy.Collectors andMamlatdars.

[31A.POWERTOGIVEDIRECTIONS]

Under this, issueanydirections inwriting toanyperson,officerorauthorityandsuchperson,officerorauthorityshallbeboundtocomplywithsuchdirections.

Explanation:Fortheavoidanceofdoubts,itisherebydeclaredthatthepowertoissuedirectionsunderthissectionincludesthepowertodirect‐[a] theclosure,prohibitionorregulationofanyindustry,operationorprocess;or[b] thestoppageorregulationofsupplyofelectricity,wateroranyotherservice.

3. Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 provides as above, according towhichthechairmanissuesordertosealtheindustriesorplacesviolatingEnvironmentalprotectionAct.whicharetobeobservedbythecollectorandhissubordinateofficers.

[5.POWERTOGIVEDIRECTIONS]

Under this, issueanydirections inwriting toanyperson,officerorauthorityandsuchperson,officerorauthorityshallbeboundtocomplywithsuchdirections.

Explanation: ‐ For the avoidance of doubts, it is hereby declared that the power to issuedirectionsunderthissectionincludesthepowertodirect‐

[a] theclosure,prohibitionorregulationofanyindustry,operationorprocess;or[b] thestoppageorregulationofsupplyofelectricity,wateroranyotherservice.

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4. Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of India has provided four stepsundersection7 forapplications fornewprojectorexpansionofoldprojects toobtainEnvironmental Clearance vide notification dated 14th September, 2006. It has beendecidedtoholdpublicconsultationinthirdstep,whichhasbeendividedintotwoparts.Ithasbeenarrangedtoholdpublichearingonenvironmentinthefirstpart,accordingtowhich Gujarat Pollution Control Board shall complete public hearing within 45 days,whichincludesissueofpublicnoticeof30days.Thepublichearingshallbeheldunderthe chairmanshipof the respectiveDistrictCollector. If he is not inposition to remainpresent,hemayauthorizeanyofficernotbelowtherankofDeputyCollectorsorSDMs.forpublichearing.ProceedingsofthepublichearingshallbepreparedontheplaceitselfandCollectororhisauthorisedofficershallberequiredtosigntheminutesonthesameday.

5. The Collector shall be responsible to implement disposal ofMunicipal solidwastes ofeachmunicipality underTheMunicipal SolidWastesManagement andHandlingRules2000 framed under Environmental Protection Act, 1986.They may give guidance toobserveproperly.

6. TheCollectorshallbe responsible to see thatplasticbagshaving less than40micronsthickness are not used inmunicipal areas situated in his district under PlasticWasteManagementandHandlingRules‐2011,sothattheymaygiveproperguidance.

7. TheCollectorhavebeenassignedresponsibilitiestoprepareoffsiteEmergencyplanandupdate it according to rule 14 of Manufacturing storage and hazards chemical Rules,1989.

8.TheDistrictcrisisgrouphastobeconstitutedasperSchedule‐7underthesection7ofTheChemicalAccidents Emergency, Planning, preparedness and responseRules, 1996. theFunctionsofthedistrictcrisisgroupsisasunder:

TheDistrict Crisis Group shall be the apex body in the district to dealwithmajorchemicalaccidentsandtoprovideexpertguidanceforhandlingchemicalaccidents;

* assistinthepreparationofthedistrictoff‐siteemergencyplan;

* reviewalltheon‐siteemergencyplanspreparedbytheoccupierofmajoraccidenthazardsinstallationforthepreparationofthedistrictoff‐siteemergencyplan;

* assistthedistrictadministrationinthemanagementofchemical;

* continuouslymonitoreverychemicalaccident;

* ensurecontinuousinformationflowfromthedistricttotheCentralandStateCrisisGroupregardingaccidentsituationandmitigationefforts;

* forwardareportofthechemicalaccidenttotheStateCrisisGroupimmediately;

* conduct at least one full scale mock‐drill of a chemical accident at a site each year andforwardareportofthestrengthandtheweaknessoftheplantotheStateCrisisGroup.

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Chapter 54

ImplementationofotherGovernmentActs.

Asmentionedinearlier,theCollectorandDistrictMagistrateshasbeenassigneddutiesandpowersundervariousActsaswell rulesandhehas tostrictly implementall theActsandRulesdirectlyorindirectlyattheDistrictlevel.

I. ArmsAct,1959andArmsRules.

(1) TheDistrictMagistratesmay issue licence for self‐defence under section 13 ofArms Act and Rule 14 of Arms Rules. Application is to be made in Form 5. DistrictMagistrateisempoweredtorenew,revoke,suspendthelicenceandtoenterthenameoflicenceholderintoit.Healsoissuesroadpermitformovementaswellastobringfromother places such arms. The Dist. Magistrate extends the time‐limit of ownership ofexplosiveappliancesifdeemsfit.

(2) Typesofarmskeptunderlicenceforself‐defenceareasunder:

(1) Fatloadedmajorgun (2) 12bore,singlemajorgun (3) Revolver (4) Pistol (5) Non‐prohibitedrifle

(3) Whileissuinglicenceitmaybeascertainedthat– (1) Police has certified that the applicant is not involved in any anti‐social

activities; (2) Certificateisgivenbydistinguishedcitizensofthesociety. (3) Forcropprotection license, theapplicantshouldholdagricultural lands

andthere isdangerofdamagetoagriculturalcropsbywildanimals.Heshouldenquiresurroundinghisfarm/fieldtoascertainit.

(4) SinceMamlatdarhasknowledgeoflocalsituation.therefore,hisopinionmaybeconsidered.

If anyMagistratehas reason tobelieve that anypersonhaspossessed armsorexplosivematerialsultraviresinthejurisdictionofDist.Magistrate,hemaybeinspectedundersection22and23oftheActandarmsmayalsobeseized.

II. Abolitionof immoral trafficamongwomenAct,1956 (includingamendmentsof1986)

The Sub‐divisionalmagistrate have been empowered under section 2‐C of theAct.Theirdetailedinformationisgiveninschedule.Hehasbeenassignedotherpowersunder section 15(5), 16, 18, 19 and 20. If any woman or girl is deprived from anyproperty,sheshouldapproachtotheappropriateMagistrateundersection15(5).

(2) It is revealed fromsection16 that theMagistratemay instructPoliceofficer toshiftthewomenorgirlfromthepropertywheresuchactivitiesaregoingon.

(3) Whenthesub‐divisionalMagistratereceivessuchinformationfromthepoliceorothers,heshouldclosesuchbrothelsandshouldgetthepropertyvacated.

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(4) Any girl may apply to the sub‐divisional magistrate for protection in hisjurisdictionundersection19.

(5) Magistrate may close brothels on any place. The District Magistrate reviewswhether provisions of the Act are implemented by the sub‐divisional magistratesproperlyandeffectively.

III. The cable Television Network (Regulation) Act, 1995 and the Cable TelevisionNetwork(Regulation)(Amendment)Act.

TheSub‐divisionalMagistratehasbeenempoweredasauthorisedofficerundersection2oftheAct.

(1) When the authorised officer has reason to believe that cable operator hasviolatedorhasbeenviolatingprovisionsofsection3,5,6and8,heshouldconfiscatetheapparatususedbysuchoperatorsmanagingthecablenetwork.

(2) If the authorised officer finds that the cable operator displays some specificprogramme violating programme code or if such transmission is encouragingdisharmony,enmity,vengeance,misunderstandingamongvariousreligious, castesandgroupsandharmingpublic interest, theymaybestoppeddisplayingsuchtransmissionorretransmissions.

The District Magistrate often reviews to see whether powers delegated to thesub‐DivisionalMagistratesareproperlyexercisedaccordingtoprovisionsoftheAct.

IV LawsconcerningLabourWelfare:

(1) GratuityPaymentAct,1972.

The Assistant Commissioners of Labour have been declared as controllingauthorityunderGratuityPaymentAct,1972.Theyhavetoworkascontrollingauthorityfor the applications of non‐receipt of gratuity payment Act, 1972 at district level.Recoverycertificatesareissuedtorecoveramountofgratuityasarrearsoflandrevenuebycontrollingauthoritywheregratuityisnotpaid.Thecollectorrecoverstheamountofgratuityandinterestthereonattherateasorderfordelayedpayment.

(2) Gujarat unprotected Labour (employment and welfare regulations) Act,1979.

If the owners do not pay levy under scheme 1981 under Gujarat Unprotected Labour(Employment and Welfare regulations) Act, 1979, Section 14 of the Act provides torecovertheoutstandingamountasarrearsoflandrevenue.(Section14oftheAct,1979providesforrecoveryafterdecidingamountduefromemployerandlabourers.

(3) ChildworkerAct,1986.

According toChildworker (Prohibitionand regulation)Act,1986, childworkermeanssuch personwho has not completed 14 years. 15 occupations and 57 processes havebeenconsideredhazardous.Aprohibitionhasbeenorderedtoemploychildrenbelow14yearsinsuchoccupations.Listofhazardousoccupationsandprocessisenclosed.

State Government has declared all class‐I and class‐II officers of the Commissioner ofLabour as ‘Inspectors’ under Gujarat Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation)Act,1986. The ‘Inspectors’ may file any criminal complaint against any person undersection16oftheAct.

(4) ChildLabourRehabilitation–cum‐WelfareFundSociety.

AccordingtojudgementgivenbyHon.SupremeCourtinwritpetitionNo.C/465/1986,the defaulting owner shall be required to deposit Rs.20,000 per child labour in ChildLabour Rehabilitation‐cum‐Welfare fund of the children if a child found in hazardousoccupations.TheChildLabourRehabilitation‐cum‐welfaresocietyhasbeenconstituted

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ineachdistrict.Thecollectoroftherespectivedistrictisthechairmanofthesociety.TheAsst. Commissioner of Labour and S.D.M of restive talukas of the respective districtperformsdutyassecretaryofthesociety.

(5) FormationofTaskForce.

Inviewof judgementgivenbyHon.SupremeCourt inwritpetitionNo.C‐465/83, taskforcehasbeenconstitutedvideGovt.resolution,LabourandEmploymentDept.No.ECA‐2006/2455/4‐M3 dated 19‐10‐2006 to abolish the evils of child labour. The StateGovernmenthasformedtaskforceunderthechairmanshipofcollectortomakefreethechildlabourfromtheplaceofwork,taketheirpossessionandrestorethem.TheDeputy/Assistant Commissioner of the respective district are itsMember‐Secretary.Moreover,officers of various departments have been included therein.Meetings are held everymonth to supervise the work under the chairmanship of collector. Its report is to besubmitted to thePrincipal Secretary, Labour andEmploymentDepartment. Officers ofvariousdepartmentsareentrusteddutiesaslaiddownintheresolution.

(6) NationalChildLabourProject.

Governmentof IndiahasselectedninedistrictsofGujaratStateviz.(1)Ahmedabad(2)Vadodara(3)Surat(4)Rajkot(5)Bhavnagar(6)Banaskantha(7)Godhra(8)Dahod(9)Kachchh(Gandhidham)underNationalChildLabourProjectforrestorationandwelfareofchild labour.Specialschoolsareopened for thesechild labourers throughvoluntaryagenciesinthesedistricts.AstheGovernmentofIndiahasallocatedgrants,113specialschools have been started in 8 districts at present.5,714 children have been admittedintomainstreamofeducationfromtheseschools.TheyarepaidRs.300perchild.

(7) Establishmentofpeacefulandcongenialatmosphereinindustrialfields.

TheGujaratstateisthefrontrunnertoestablishpeacefulandcongenialatmosphereinindustrialfieldsinthecountry.Collector’scontributionisveryimportanttoseethatlaw,order.Publicpeaceismaintainedandincasesofstrikeandlockoutviolentatmosphereisnotcreated.

5. TheBondedLabour(Abolition)Act,1976.

Thisisveryimportantlaw.Inruralandurbanareassomepersonsareforciblyconfinedandlabouristakenfromthem.Theyarementallyandphysicallytorturedandtheyarenotgivenproperemploymentinlieuoflabour.Whensuchsituationcomestothenoticeduringinspectionby the collectors at district level, such bonded labourers are to be freed from such work. Adistrict level committee has been constituted to review the work under the chairmanship ofDistrictMagistrateandCollectoratdistrict level, inwhichworkofvariousagencies toabolishbondedlabourandtorestorethemisreviewed.Acommitteeisformedatsub‐divisionallevelforrestoration of bonded labour under section 14 of the Act under the chairmanship of subsdivisionalMagistrate.

6. ThePoisonAct,1919.

Thesub‐divisionalMagistratehaspowertoissuesearchwarrantundersection‐7oftheAct,whenhehasreasontobelieveorsuspectthatpoisonoussubstancesaremanufacturedandsoldagainstprovisionsoftheActorrule.Whenanyconfiscatorypoisoniskeptorconcealed,hehas powers to issue search warrant. Work of sub divisional magistrate is reviewed by theDistrictMagistrateundertheAct.

7. ScheduledCastesandScheduledTribes(PreventionofAtrocities)Act,1989.

This Actwas enacted in 1989 to prevent atrocities to Scheduled Cates and scheduledtribes persons by the Central Government. The State Governments implement the law. TheCentral Government made rules there under in 1995. They are also implemented by State

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Governments. The District Collector reviews implementation of the Act quarterly, in whichfunctioningofpoliceandotherofficersregardingscheduledcastesandscheduledtribespersonsare reviewed. Such enquiries should not be conducted by officers below Dy. S. P., A.S.P. thefollowing important provisions have beenmade for the safeguard for suchweaker sections :‐arrestoftheculpritsatonce,charge‐sheetstobepresentedagainsttheculpritsduringaperiodof two years, immediate medical treatment to suffers by atrocities, financial assistance,restoration.Duringthetrailofthecase,properrepresentationistobemadebyPubicProsecutoron defendant side and timely proposal for appeal in case the judgement is given against thegovernment. If the Public prosecutor has not represented the case well, a suitable proposalshouldbesubmittedtoLegaldepartment.Alltheseissuesarereviewedbythecollector.

Social Justice and Empowerment Department of State Government has constituted aDistrictVigilanceCommitteeunder theChairmanshipof theDistrictCollector.TheCommitteemeets at every quarter and reviews the work done by the implementing agencies. Similarlytaluka vigilance committee is formed under the chairmanship of Mamlatdar, in whichimplementationoftheActisreviewed.

Authoritymaintaining law andorder has towork tomaintainpeace andorder and toprevent atrocities cases under criminal procedure code (according to amended proceedings)undersection17.

8. ExplosiveSubstancesAct,1984.

When it has reason to believe that explosive substances are beingmanufacturedultraviresundersection‐7andrule179,powerstoinspectandconfiscatehavebeenvested.

9. PetroleumAct,1934.

TheCentralGovernment/StateGovernmentofficerauthorisedundersection80of theActfindsanypersonsuspectedorhasviolatedlawsorfoundviolatingormakingeffortsforit,mayenterintoanypublicplace,inspectandmayarrestanypersonwithoutnotice.

10. TheIndecentRepresentationofWomen(Prohibition)Act,1986.

The State Government has empowered class‐I Gazetted officer authorised by StateGovernmentundersection5oftheActthatwhenhefindsviolationofprovisionsoftheAct,hehaspowerstoenterintoanyproperty,toinspectitandtoseizeanythingtherefrom.

11. ThePressandRegistrationofBooksAct,1867.

TheSub‐divisionalMagistratehasbeenempoweredtoacceptaffidavit forprintingandpublicityundersection5oftheAct.Further,hehaspowerstorevokesuchnotificationsundersection8(B).

12. TheBombayProhibitionAct,1949.

TheDistrictMagistratehaspowersundersection4of theAct,while thesub‐divisionalmagistratehaspowersundersection93.Theyundertaketotakesuretyundersection110ofthecriminal procedure code. When gets such information in his jurisdiction or have violatedprovisions of the Act or has been punished under the Act or often violates the provisions ormaking efforts to violate or is involved in any such act, theMagistrate takes surety bond formaximumthreeyears.

Theseprovisionsaremeant topreventpunishableact.Appeal against theorderof thesub‐divisionalMagistratemaybemadeincriminalcourtonly.

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The District Magistrate reviews the work of the sub‐divisional magistrate viz. casesentered during month, cases disposed during the month, merits of disposal, pending cases,detailsofcasespendingformorethanthreemonthsinmonthlymeetingoflawandorder.

13. TheGujaratPublicPremises(evictionofunauthorisedoccupants)Act.

Incaseofunauthorizedpossessionofpublicproperties,thesub‐divisionalmagistrate/Mamlatdarandatvillage levelTDOhaspowers to remove the saidperson fromunauthorisedpossession.

If a person has unauthorised possession of public properties or any person has givensuchpropertyonrenttoanybody,sections4,5and7empowerstoproceedagainstsuchperson.Ifsuchpersonhaspossessionofsuchpublicpropertyanddoesnotpayrentformorethantwomonths,orsub‐letsthepropertywithoutsanctionoftheStateGovernmentormakessucheffortsthatdevaluesthepropertyoruseinsuchawaythatpropertyisdamagedormakebreachofanycondition,actionmaybetakenagainstsuchperson.

14. BombayRent(LodgingandBoarding)Act,1974.

This Act provides to issue licences by the sub‐divisionalmagistrate for hotels, lodges,dharmshalas, boarding. The sub divisional magistrates have powers to renew such licenceseveryyear.Propercontrol,regulationandeffectiveinspectionofeatingplacesareveryessential.The essential services provided to thepeople shouldbepure andproper and the owners areresponsible for it. If this is violated the Asst./ Dy. Collector may issue order against houseownersforbreachofessentialservicesundersection23(1)oftheAct.Electricityandwaterareincludedinsuchessentialservices.

15. GujaratVisitorsofPrisonsRules.

Visitors of prisons committee constituted under the chairmanship of the DistrictMagistrate having jurisdiction of the district, reviews jail work. In addition to the DistrictMagistrate, the District Superintendent of Police, the District and Sessions Judge of therespective district, the Civil Surgeon, the Superintendent of District Jails / S.D.M. are themembersofthecommittee.

The committee personally enquiries conditions under trial prisoners and womenprisoners.ItalsoenquirieswhetheranyillegalactivityisgoingonintheJail.

16. Moreover, powers have been conferred under securitization Act, Gas Cylinderrules,TelegraphicAct,ElectricityActetc.

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Chapter 55

RecordKeeping

1. According to provision made in office procedure (for all offices except Sachivalaya),letters/applicationarereceivedintheGovernmentofficeswhichresultsinnewfilesofvarious subjects. Forwell‐arranged preservation of such records, theGovernment hasdecided6‐bundlessystemsasstatedinparagraph16.Accordingly,therecordshouldbearrangedinfollowingsixbundles:

1. Pendingpapersfordisposed.

2. Awaitpapersfordisposal

3. Periodicstatements(MPK‐1,MPK‐2etc.)

4. Fileofstandingordersorcirculars(S.O.File)

5. Paperstobesenttorecordroomforclassification.

6. ‘D’classpapers.

2. TheGovernment/Semi‐Governmentlettersandapplicationsoftheapplicantsaredecideanddisposedaspertheprevailinglawsandrulesinthisregard.Insuchcircumstances,recorddisposedisverycrucial.Asstatedinofficeprocedure,therecordshouldbefiledas closed files. Arrangement has been made for their classification and destructions,whichshouldbefollowed.Asstatedinthisbook,amethodviz.A,B,C,Dlistisinvogue,accordingtowhich,classwiseprovisionshavebeenmadetopreservespecifictypesoffiles forprescribedyears.At theendoftheyears, the fileswhichhavebeencompletedaretobeclassifiedasA,B,B‐1,CandDinsuitableclassaspersystemstatedabove.Itisessentialtoobservetheseprovisions.Ifthisisnotdone,recordswillbepiledup.Inordertopreventthis,theworkmaybeundertakenperiodically.Accordingtoprovisionsmadeforclassificationoffiles,unnecessarypapersshallberemoved,pagenumbersaregivenin the fileanda stampwithnecessarydetails (whichclassof record, record forwhichyear,whentobedestroyed) isaffixed.Whenpagesareaddedinthefiletheyaregivenfurther serialnumbersconstantly andoncompletionof file, stampmaybeaffixedandmay be classified in suitable class, so that burden of workmay not increase. A list isprepared showingdetailsof files invarious classifications.All the files except ‘D’ classshouldbesenttorecordroom.

3. At the timeof givingorder to file,noteof classification shouldbeshownonevery file.Accordingtoclassificationoffileviz.,A,B,B‐1,CandD, itshouldbeseenthat filesaresenttorecordroomafter30years,10years,5yearsandoneyearrespectivelyaftertheaccountsareauditedorsanctioned.

Recordsareclassified,buttheyarepreservedinrecordroomevenafterexpiryofperiod.Filesare increasingeveryyearintherecordroom.Theirpreservationbecomesverydifficultandunnecessaryrecordspileup in therecordroom.Therefore, it isveryessential that old files may be destructed as per the procedure lay down by the

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Government. Files of various classes should be arranged in such a way that they areimmediatelyavailable.Detailsofrespectiveclassshouldbekeptonracks.

4. Closed files are tobe classified in theGovernmentOffices inviewof their importance,usefulness and necessity for reference for administrative requirements. In view ofadministrativeandhistoricviewpointsandimportance,recordarrangementshavebeenmadeinofficeprocedure(ForofficesotherthanSachivalayaDepartments).Itshouldbeimplementedaccordingly.

5. Paperswillbeeasilyavailablebyproperarrangementsofpapersaccordingtotheofficeprocedureandunnecessarydelaytakingplace inpendingissuesoftheapplicantsshallbeavoided.

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Chapter 56

DisposalofCases–EliminationofDelay

1. Mamlatdar is responsible as head of office to exercise accuracy and for constantmonitoring regarding applications received from people and compliance of papersreceived fromhigherofficeorgovernment.Time frame forvariouscitizens’ issueshasbeenfixedunderthecitizen’scharter.

2. Mamlatdar isresponsibletosee thatemployeesworking intheoffice implementofficeprocedure.Introductionshavebeengiventoreducedelayincasesinchapter6ofofficeprocedureasunder:

(1) Listandabstractoffortnightlypendingworkshouldbechecked.Toseewhetherworks‐sheetsasperAppendix‐3havebeenmaintainedandreviewit.

(2) It should be seenwhether abstract showing pending cases fromAppendix ‐20hasbeenpreparedaspertheformgiveninAppendix‐17.

3. Disposalofcasepaperwithintime‐limit:

(1) Listandabstractoffortnightlypendingcases:

Noting/secretarialclerkonthe firstdateof fortnight i.e. from1to15andfrom16thtoonwardofthecalendarmonthintheformgiveninAppendix–3shouldreviewnotingmade on last day of a fortnight. Papers received and disposed during fortnightandpendingcasesasperAppendix–20aswellnumberofotherpendingcasesshouldbepreparedaspertheformgiveninAppendix–17.Intheofficewheretherearebranches,suchabstract for all noting clerksof branches shouldbe collectedanddetailsof casesdisposedof andpending casesbelowandabove fortnight shouldbe given.AbstractofentirebranchshouldbepreparedinformgiveninAppendix‐18.Abstractsreceivedfrombranches and where there is no branch system, abstracts received from noting clerkshould be accumulated in a detailed statement for entire department/ officeaccumulated fortnightly detailed statement should be submitted through concernedofficertoHeadofthedepartment/office.

All Heads of offices of the State should submit to the Head of the departmentabstract of disposal of cases and remaining cases by 10th of every month, Head ofDepartment should accumulate such abstracts from all subordinate offices, addinformationof ownoffice and should submit to the secretaryof concernedSecretariatDepartment by 20th of themonth.While sending consolidated abstract to SachivalayaDepartment should check whether there is accumulation of work in any office andinformationonactiontakenshouldalsobesubmitted.

Measurestodisposecaseswithinprescribedtime‐limit.

Following instructions should be followed by the Heads of offices to monitorhimselfsothatcasesingovernmentofficesmaybedisposedwithinprescribedtime‐limitinGovernmentoffices:(1) Reportoncasesdisposedandcasespendingispreparedweeklyandastatement

ispreparedforpendingcasesandsubmittedtoHeadoftheoffice.Similarly,Head

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ofofficeshouldsubmittheinformationintheformofStatementtohigherofficer.The higher officer should submit to Head of the department in the form ofstatement. TheHeadof thedepartment should submit such information to thesecretaryof theconcerneddepartment.Theaboveofficersshouldbecareful toseethattheirsubordinateofficersmaysendsuchreportsintime.

(2) Head of office should review work and tours of officers viz. Prant officers,Mamlatdar,Inspector,Circleofficertowhomfieldworksareentrustedfromtheofficefortnightly,guidethemandinviewofpendingworkinsistfordisposalofoldcases.

(3) When any case is pending for period exceeding two weeks, the employeeconcerned should submit list of such cases to the Head of office who isconversant with the cases disposed daily. Every Head of office should makeproperarrangementforthisinhisoffice.

(4) Inspecting officers should ascertain at the time of inspection,whetherwork isdonewell forcasesshowninparas(1),(2)and(3)aboveandshouldnote it ininspectionreport.

2. RegisteroflettersfromStateGovernmentandHeadoftheDepartment.

A separate register should be maintained to enter letter coming fromgovernmentorHeadofDepartmentandwhicharetoberepliedintimeandtomonitorsuchletters.FormofregisterisgiveninAppendix19.AllthelettersreceivedfromStateGovernmentandHeadofdepartmentshouldbeenteredintothisregister.Headofofficeshould check the register every week and sign in it, so that the papers coming fromgovernmentarenotdelayed.

3. CheckRegister:

(1) The departments like Revenue, Panchayats, Police, where work is going onTumarsystem,shouldentersuchletterswhicharesentforaskingreportinthisregister.FormofthisregisterisgiveninAppendix‐20.Suchregistershouldbemaintainedbranchwisewherethereisbranchsystemandwhereitisnot,itshouldbemaintainedemployeewise separately. When any paper/case is sent to other department or employee forreport,suchcase/papershouldbeenteredintothisregisterandwhenreplyisreceivedorcaseisreturned,theentryshouldbecancelledbydrawinglineacrosstheentry.Theemployeewho has cancelled the entry should initial with date. The respective officershouldoftenexaminetheregister.

Atthetimeofmonthlymeeting,outstandingcasesshouldbeearmarkedandtheHeadoftheofficeshouldgivesuitableinstructiontotheemployeeconcerned.

(2) SecretariatdepartmentsandofficesoftheHeadofDepartmentshouldscrutinizeand review the outstanding cases which have been decided but remained pending inbranches and final orders are yet to be issued should be prioritized and final ordersshouldbe issuedand intensive efforts shouldbemade for their disposal at the endofquarter.Careshouldbetakentoseethatnocasemayremainpendingformorethansixmonths.

4. CausesofdelayinGovernmentworkandremediestoremovethem:

(A) CausesofDelay:

(1) Theclerkmaynothavebeengivensufficientguidanceandtraining;

(2) Books of rules and Acts and file of orders in the regard are not on hand fordisposalofthecase;

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(3) Distributionofworkamongclerksisnotproper;

(4) Reports of incomplete details are asked from subordinate offices instead ofreportonspecificpoint;

(5) Thedetailswhicharetobesought fromapplicantsareaskedfromsubordinateoffices;

(6) Even though the information is available in the office itself, it is asked fromsubordinateoffices;

(7) Informationreceivedfromsubordinateofficeisnotcomplete,notasaskedfor;

(8) Differentfactsarewritteninsteadoftheinformationaskedfor.

(9) Thereisdrawbackinofficeprocedure;

(10) Caseisnotstudiedproperlyandisdisposedoffnegligently;

(11) Employeehasnoknowledgeorwillingness;

(12) Recordisnotwellarranged.

(B) Remediestoavoiddelay:

(1) Wheninformationistobesoughtfromsubordinateorotheroffices,thecompleteinformationshouldbesenttohigherauthorities;

(2) If bymaking somemore efforts the information is available from office itself,sucheffortsshouldbemadeandpapersshouldnotbesenttootheroffices;

(3) Ifinformationoropinionfromsubordinateofficeisrequired,itshouldbeclearlywrittenastowhichinformationisnecessaryandonwhatpointtheopinionisrequired.

(4) IfanyinformationoropinionissoughtfromtheDepartment,theinformationandopinionshouldbegivenaccurately.Ifsupplementaryinformationisnecessary,itshouldinvariablybeprovided,sothatnonewissuemayberaised.

(5) Writingofcorrespondenceshouldbeclearandto thepoint so thatmaynotbemisunderstood.

(6) Recordoftheemployeeandofficeshouldbearrangedsystematicallyinbundles;

(7) Inthefilesofstandingorders,itshouldbeensuredthatlastordersareinthefileandindexthereofiscomplete,sothattheremaynotbeanydelayinfindinganyorderorsuggestionfromthefile;

(8) Law books should be kept prepared with addition and alterations, so that nowrongdecisionmaybetaken;

(9) Distributionofworkamongemployeesshouldbemadeequalinproportionandthe Head of the branch should inspect the work from time to time and makearrangementfordisposalofremainingwork;

(10) The employee should not keep the complicated cases pending but shouldpresenttotheHeadofthebranchandgethisguidance.TheHeadsofbranchandofficeshouldencouragetheclerksothathemaybeinspiredtodoso;

(11) Thecaseswhicharependingforwantofinformationfromotheroffices,regularremindersshouldbesenttothem;

(12) The papers which are pending with other offices since long, officewise listsshouldbepreparedanddemi‐official letters shouldbesent throughheadofofficeandrequesthimtodisposethemattheearliest.Thismayberepeatedattheintervalofeveryweekorfortnight.

(13) For papers pending since long, the question may be posed in coordinationmeetingheldunderthechairmanshipofcollectorquarterly.

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(14) Head of office should convene monthly meeting of employees. At the timedifficultiesregardingtheirworkshouldbediscussedandproperstepsshouldbetakentopreventthem;

(15) Headofbranchorofficeshould inspect the record timelyand ifoldpapersarelyingwithemployee,guidanceshouldbegiventohim.

(16) The employees should not delay work willingly under any circumstances andofficersshouldbevigilanttoseethattheemployeesmaynotadoptunwillingapproach.

CountingofCases.

Countingofcasesandtheirtime‐bounddisposal isundertakeneveryyearsince1967asperinstructionsofgovernmentfromtimetotime.

AccordingtoinstructionsissuedvideG.S.;G.A.D.No.VKS/2668/19to22/ARTD(2)dated1‐8‐1986,casesarecountedindistrictrevenueofficesandofficesofDistrict/TalukaPanchayatson31stDecembereveryyearandinformofAppendix‐Afordisposalof cases are sent every year. However, as discussed in the fourth council of collectorscountingofcasesshouldbemadetwiceinayearinsteadofeveryyear.

Itisnecessarythatpendingpapersmaynotbepiledupandoldpapersmaynotbepending.Atcertaintimeonaccountofunforeseenwork,currentworkisheldup.TheGovernment holds special campaigns at some intervals for speedy disposal ofoutstandingcases.

Mamlatdars should scrutinize the cases pending since long and give necessaryguidance to dispose such pending cases Mamlatdar has invariably to show details ofcasesinhismonthlydiaryalso.CollectorshouldelaboratelyreviewworkofMamlatdar,circle officer, talatis‐cum‐mantri regarding disposal of cases during his tour totaluka/villageandgivenecessaryinstructions.

Clarificationregardingcountingofcases.

1. Pending cases and pending papers should be counted separately. The papersreceived in theoffice andonwhichno actionhasbeen takenare said pendingpapers(worksheetarrears).

2. Thepapersonwhichprocedurehasbeenmadebut their finaldisposalmaybemade if replies from other offices are received are said pending cases (awaitcases).

Countingofpendingcasesshouldbemadeseparatelytypewise:

(A) Applicationsfrompeople(B) Mattersregardingemployees.(C) Semi‐judicialmatters(D) Othersnotincludedin(A)and(B)above.

Youarerequestedtoseethatrubberstampgivingfollowinginformationisaffixedonthefrontpageofcasestakenforcounting:

Office:

Dateofcounting:

Serialnumberincountingregister:

CasehappenedonDate:

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Ageofcaseonthedateofcounting:

Casestakenupforcountingshouldbedividedintofollowingthreeparts.Twosquarepiecesoftwoinchesoffollowingcoloursshouldbeaffixedonfrontpagenearrubberstamp.

(i) Abovetwoyears : Red

(ii) Between1yearsandtwoyears : Blue

(iii) BetweensixmonthsandOneyear. : Green

Pending cases counted and monthly abstract of pending papers should beregularlydrawnandPrantofficers/Mamlatdarshouldsignit.

Inviewofageofpendingcases,awaitcases,time‐limitshouldbefixedfortheirfinal disposal and plan accordingly. After counting of pending cases not disposed andpendingcasepapers,preliminaryinformationoncertificate‐cum‐countingintypes1to9of statement‐1 is to be sent in prescribed form by prescribed dates. It should be soarranged that it may reach to the collector office by prescribed date of next month.Mamlatdarshouldensurethatcountingofcasesisdoneintruesense.

Note:

Instructionshavebeen issuedvideG.C.,G.A.D.No.PKN‐1088‐1874‐ARTD (2)‐4dated22‐6‐2004regardingsubmissionofabstractofworks‐sheetsinSachivalayaandinotherGovernmentofficestomaintainabstractofworksheetsand informationofcases,which should be observed by every Mamlatdar. Information should be prepared andsubmittedinformsdecidedbythecircular:

1. Appendix‐I,Pat1,Works‐sheet–work‐sheetarrears(monthly)

Appendix‐I,Part1Detailsofpendingcases(Awaitcases)(Fortnightly)

2. AppendixII–Formofcase(tumar)register.

3. AppendixIII–Part‐IPendingwork‐sheetarrears.

AppendixIII‐Part‐2Pendingcases(Awaitcases)

Statements 1 to 35 prescribed byRevenue Inspection Commissioner (R.I.C.) forreviewofRevenueWork.

RevenueInspectionCommissionerhasprescribedtotal35statementsforpoints1to35formonthly reviewof revenueworkofDistrictCollectorsvidecircularNo.MTK‐MKM‐Vashi‐2416‐ 2006dated 6‐11‐2006.Accordingly,monthlywork of collectors is reviewed. StatementNo.3amongtheseshowsdetailsofdisposalofcaseswhilestatementNo.4showsawaitcasesforwantofinformation.InordertoincludependingcasesandawaitcasesofRevenueofficesinthestatementsreceivedfromDist.Collectors,calculationshouldbemadeaccurately.Onreceiptofinformationfromsubordinateoffices,coordinatedinformationofdistrictshouldbeverifiedandsubmittedtoRevenueInspectionCommissioner.

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Chapter 57

Citizen’scharterandJanSevaKendra

1. ComplaintBook:

Complaint/Applicationregisteristobemaintaineduptodateinprescribedformas per instructions issued under resolutions dated 30‐8‐1977 and 28‐10‐1977 andcircular dated 22‐1‐1985 by General Administration Department to record (1)Complaints / applications received from complaint book and (2) presented in personagainstpublicadministrationoncitizencharterAcknowledgementsaretobe issuedtotheconcernedcomplainant/applicantforhavingreceivedcomplaint/application.Suchcomplaintsaretobedulydisposedwithinprescribedtime‐limit.

AccordingtotheinstructionsissuedbyRevenueDepartmentundercircularNo.PRC‐1093.UO/661 dated 4‐5‐94, a complaint box is to be placed near the chamber ofHeadofofficeatconspicuousplace.Thecomplaintboxshouldbeopenedoneveryfifteendaysandcomplaintboxrojkamregisteristobedulymaintainedregardingcomplaints/applicationsreceivedfromit. Iftherearenocomplaints incomplaintbox,zeroistobeenteredintorojkamregister.

2. CitizensCharter:JansevaKendra(PublicServiceCenters):E‐SevaSociety.

RegisterofApplicationsoncitizens’charteristobemaintainedincomputerizedform.Detailsof applications receivedduring themonth forCitizenCharter,howmanyhavebeendisposed,howmanywithintime‐limitandhowmanyoutsidetime‐limit,howmanyhavebeendisposedpositivelyandhowmanynegativelyandhowmanyremainedattheendofthemontharetobesubmittedtoPrantofficerandCollectorby5thofeverymonth. Citizen Service Centres aremade functional in every taluka to give priority toCitizenCharterunderE‐governancesystem.

Applicantshoulddealpolitely.Thestaffshouldsufficientlyrespecttheapplicant.Ifsomestaffisdiscourteoustothem,itshouldbetakenseriously.

TheStateGovernmenthasimplementedCitizenCharterProgrammeintheStateVideG.R.G.A.D.No.VHS‐1098/1571‐ARTD‐2dated8‐10‐1998withaviewtodisposethecomplaints/applications of citizens within time‐limit and to make administrativemachinerymoreeffective.

(1) Guide lines have been imparted to create Jan Seva Kendra (Public ServiceCentres)undercitizenchartervideG.R.,G..D.No.NAP‐102004‐838‐ARTB‐1.

(2) Instructions have been issued to form E‐Seva Society vide G.R., GAD.No.NAP‐10204/8380 ARTD‐1 dated 19‐10‐2006, in which collector shall be chairman.ThenithasbeeninformedtofinalizeagreementandMemorandumofassociationtoform‘DistrictE‐SevaSociety’videcirculardated4‐3‐2008.Thecollectorhastotakeactionthereon:

(A) Agreementforout‐sourcing.

(B) MemorandumofAssociation

(C) RulesofDistrict‐E‐SevaSociety

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(D) FundsofSociety

(E) AccountsandAudit.

Thus, theCollectorhas toperformdutiesaschairmanof this importantinstitute.

2. ItemscoveredatJanSevaKendra.

Janseva Kendras have been started in every taluka. Services are provided forvarious typesofdemands to citizens from these JanSevaKendras. Inorder toprovide citizenfacilities quickly from Jan Seva Kendras, the Collector, Ahmedabad, after taking in view theresolutions of various departments, the citizens were provided application forms/certificateforms andwith reference to such applications, theywereprovidedwith forms andworkwasstartedtoprocesstheapplications,whichareunderimplementationatpresent.About75formshavebeenmadeavailableforfacilitiesofcitizensinAhmedabadDistrict.ThenGandhinagarJanSevaKendrasaddedsomeformsandprovided86formsforfacilitiesofcitizens.Mostlyalltypesofitemsareincludedthereinfollowingfacilitiesareprovidedfromthese‘JanSevaKendras’:

Sr.No.

Details Govt.ResolutionsandCircularnumber

Time‐limitfordisposal(Days)

1 2 3 4

1. ReleaseLandsforvillagesite G.R., R.D. No. JMN‐3980‐5326‐Gdated15‐2‐80.

60

2. Demand of Land for GovernmentDepartments/Offices.

WhenGovt.requireslandforanystate government department/officeunderadministrativeorder3ofLandRevenueRules.

40

3. Registered institution/CooperativeSociety/Trusts toobtaingovt. fallowlandsfornon‐agriculturalpurposes.

G.R., R.D. No.JMN‐392003‐454‐ofdated6‐6‐2003.

120

4. Demand of co‐operative society forGovt. fallow lands for agriculturalpurpose.

G.R., R.D. No.JMN‐398803290(1)dated15‐2‐1989.

90

5. Demand of land for socialafforestation.

G.R., R.D. No. JMN‐3986‐2745‐Gdated 30‐4‐1987 (Within limit of4hectares)

65

6. Demand of Land for rearing of‘Zinga’/Fisheries

G.R. R.D. No. JMN‐3993‐3031‐Jdated22‐12‐1994and29‐7‐1998

90

7. Demand of Government fallow landsindividually for agriculturalpurposes/bylandoffice.

G.R., R.D. No. JMN‐3988‐3280(1)dated15‐2‐1989.

120

8. Demand of Govt. fallow landsindividually for non‐agriculturalpurposes

G.R., R.D. No.JMN‐392003‐454‐Adated6‐6‐2003

120

9. Demand of Govt. fallow landsindividually for non‐agriculturalpurposes (for physically challengedapplicantsonly)

G.R.,R.D.,No. JMN‐392003‐454‐Adated6‐6‐2003.

120

10. Demand of Govt. fallow landsindividually for non‐agriculturalpurposes(Foremployeesonly)

G.R.,R.D.,No. JMN‐392003‐454‐Adated6‐6‐2003.

120

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Details Govt.ResolutionsandCircularnumber

Time‐limitfordisposal(Days)

1 2 3 4

11. Demand of Govt. fallow landsindividually for non‐agriculturalpurposes.(ForEx‐servicemanonly)

G.R.,R.D.,No. JMN‐392003‐454‐Adated6‐6‐2003.

120

12. Togivepropertyonsale/leaseoutofroads/C.S.Number(ForMunicipality/ownPanchayatareaonly)

Asperprovisionofsection65(2)ofGujaratMunicipalityAct,1963and following circular Nos. ofurban Development and UrbanHousingDepartment:(1) NPL‐4586‐4049‐M dated 19‐5‐1988.(2) NPL‐4586/4458‐M dated 19‐5‐1988(3) NPL 1489/840‐M dated 25‐10‐1990.(4) NPL 4594/2369‐M dated 20‐9‐1994.(5) NPL 1096/2163‐M dated 18‐11‐1996.(6) NPL 4598/5935‐M dated 12‐1‐1999.

120

13. Release of lands forcrematorium/cemetery

Section 38 of Gujarat LandRevenueCode,1879,rule73(1)ofGujaratLandRevenuerules,1972and circular No. JMN‐3988/111672‐G dated 23‐2‐1969.

90

14. To obtain land on lease for saltindustries.

Govt. asprovide to give lands on10 years lease for salt Industriesvide resolution No.MDJ‐1597/1372/Kdated10‐10‐2000.

120

15. Confirm village site and outskirt siteyard.

G.R.,R.D.No.1008/3148‐Kdated25‐4‐1980.

120

16. Demands to sanction cutting of treesunderPanchayats.

As per provision of Saurashtratrees‐fellingAct,1951

25

17. Togivesanctiontocutgreentreesinagricultural lands (In privateownershipland)

As per provision of Saurashtratrees‐fellingAct,1951

15

18. Provision to obtain permission fornon‐agricultural use of lands (undersection65ofLandRevenueCode)

Section65ofLandRevenueCode 90

19. Removal of restrictions on restrictedtenuresundernon‐agriculturaluseofland (under section 65 of LandRevenueCode(on60timesnorm)

G.R.,R.D. No. NSJ‐1081/3152‐Jdated11‐3‐1996.

60

20. Removal of restrictions of new termforagriculturalpurposes(onnormof60times)

G.R., R.D.No.NSJ‐1081/3152‐Jdated11‐3‐1996

60

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Details Govt.ResolutionsandCircularnumber

Time‐limitfordisposal(Days)

1 2 3 4

21. Sanctionundersection63ofTenancyAct.

Section 63 of Tenancy Act andrule36

90

22. Sanction under section 63‐AA ofTenancyAct.

Section63AAofTenancyAct. 90

23. Sanction to transfer lands foragricultural purposes under section43ofTenancyAct.

G.R., R.D. No.NSJ‐1088/2023‐Jhdated13‐7‐1989

90

24. Exemption from restrictions of non‐agricultural purpose of new termslandundersection43ofTenancyAct.

G.R.,R.D.No.NSJ‐1088.2023‐JHdated13‐7‐1984and17‐0‐1984

90

25. Sanction of block division underconsolidationscheme.

Section 31(1)(B) of BombayFragmentation of Holdings andconsolidationofLandsAct.

45

26. Sanction for certified industrialpurposesundersection65(B)ofLandRevenueCode.

Section 65(B) of Land Revenuecode and G.C, R.D.No. BKP‐1096/1572‐Kdated1‐2‐1997.

90

27. Consolidationofagriculturallands Rule11(3)ofLandRevenueCode,1972

15

28. Toobtaincertificateforbeingfarmer‐Landholder

LandRevenueRules,1972 15

29. Toobtaincertificate forbeing farmerlandholder

LandRevenueRules,1972 15

30. Toobtainstamp‐venderlicence Govt.R.D.No.dtd.11‐3‐94andGujaratStampsupplyandsalesRules,1987.

60

31. Renewalofstampvenderlicence Govt.R.D.No.dtd.11‐3‐94andGujaratStampsupplyandsalesRules,1987.

15

32. Payment of assistance for deathassistance in natural calamities(urbanareas)

(1)G.R.,R.D.No.CLS‐2486‐1290‐C‐4 dated 31‐12‐86 and 26‐10‐1989.(2)G.C,R.D.no.CLS‐1191/138‐C‐4dated18‐3‐1991.

07

33. To obtain small savings agency viz.NSC/KVP/monthlyincomescheme.

G.R. Finance Dept. No.SS‐1060/Hdated24‐9‐1960.

15

34. Toobtainagency forMahilaPradhanKshetriya Savings Scheme (recurringdeposit)

G,R.,F.D.No.NBY‐102202‐M.R.6‐Bdated13‐3‐2003.

15

35. ObtainSolvencyCertificate G.C.,R.D.No.SLC‐3977‐Adated27‐7‐1977.

10

36. ObtainIncomeCertificate G.R, L.S.W. and T.D.D No. BCR‐1080/diary‐321‐Z dated 5‐3‐1980.

01

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Details Govt.ResolutionsandCircularnumber

Time‐limitfordisposal(Days)

1 2 3 4

37. ToissueO.B.C./Creamylayercertificate

(1)G.R.,S.W.D.No.SSY‐11940Kh‐190‐Cdated1‐11‐1995.(2)G.R.,S.W.D.No.SSY‐1194‐Kh‐909‐Cdated6‐2‐1996andinstructionsfromtimetotime.

01

38. Toobtaincertificateforreligiousandlinguisticminority.

No.SKA/Sh‐eduation/Scholarship/8192‐882‐Adated

01

39. To obtain certificate for socially andeducationallybackwardclasses.

AccordingtoresolutionofLabourandSocialWelfareandTribalDevelopmentDepartmentdated1‐4‐1978.

01

40. To obtain certificate of ScheduledCastes/Scheduledtribes

(1)ConstitutionofIndia(Scheduledcastes)order,1950.

01

41. To obtain residence certificate (onlyfor registration with EmploymentExchanges)

No. VHT/LP/ 71/Act‐ 47073dated 7‐10‐1971 fromDirectorate of Man Power,EmploymentandTraining.

01

42. Toissuedomicilecertificate. AsperGovt.resolutionsdated11‐6‐94, 12‐6‐64 and 22‐4‐64 ofGeneral AdministrationDepartment

01

43. Disposalofapplicationsforcopies. AsperprovisionsofGujaratLandRevenueRules,1972.

15

44. Schemeoffinancialassistanceformaintenanceofdestituteoldanddestitutephysicallychallengedpersons.

G.R., Social Welfare and TribalDevelopment Dept.No.BMA‐1078‐M 5882‐Chh dated 25‐9‐1978.

60

45. National Family Assistance Scheme(ForMunicipalareas)

AsperprovisionsofG.R.,S.W.D.No.VNP‐1095‐I‐77Chh‐1dated25‐9‐1995andGovt.ofIndia,RuralandEmploymentDevelopmentDept.dated31‐7‐1998.

60

46. To sanction assistance for solatiumFund(Hitandrun)

Govt. of India has formulatedsolatium Fund vide notificationNo. SCO‐440‐E dated 12‐5‐1989for compensation of hit and runafter accident under theprovisions of section 163(5) ofvehiclesAct,1988.

60

47. IssueofInheritancecertificate. As per provisions of rule 28 ofBCSR(Volume1)andG.R.F.D.,No.NTU‐1199‐934‐1‐P dated 31‐1‐2000.

20

48. Obtaincertificateofbeingwidowandincomecertificate.

G.R., Women and ChildrenDevelopment Dept. No. NUD‐112002‐1626‐Adated30‐7‐2003

07

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Sr.No.

Details Govt.ResolutionsandCircularnumber

Time‐limitfordisposal(Days)

1 2 3 4

49. Renewaloflicenceforselfdefence. Section15ofArmsAct,1959Rule54ofArmsrules,1962ConditionNo.14 of Arms Licence (FormNo.3)

15

50. Toobtainbookinglicence/performancelicenceforpublicentertainmentprogramme.

(1) Section 33(1) of BombayPoliceAct,1951(2)Rule12ofLicensingrulesforentertainmentProgrammepublicentertainment places situated inGandhinagarDistrict(Rural)

35

51. Toobtain‘Noobjectioncertificateforpetroleumstorage’.

Rule 144 of PetroleumRules,2002

90

52. To obtain Arms licence for self‐defence

Section3,14 and14ofArmsAct,1959

75

53. To obtain duplicate licence for self‐defence.

Rule58,ofArmsRules,1962 15

54. Licencetomanufacturefireworks. ‐ 60

55. To obtain permanent licence for saleoffireworks.

Section 6‐B of Explosive Act,1884.

60

56. Toobtaintemporarylicenceforsaleoffireworks.

(1) Section6‐B of Explosive Act,1884.(2) Rules 154, 156 of ExplosiveRules,1983.

21

57. Renewal of sales licence forfireworks.

ExplosiveAct1884andExplosiverules,Rule164(4)

15

58. To obtain storage licence underPetroleumAct,1934.

(1)PetroleumAct,1934(2)Rules143, 147, 148, 156 of petroleumRules,2002.

75

59. To obtain licence for storage ofpoisonousthings.

Section2ofPoisonAct,1919andrule 4 of Gujarat Poison Rules,1993.

120

60. To obtain registration certificate forcanteen.

In exercise of powers vested inDist. Magistrate (PoliceCommissioner, except city limit)under clauses (X) (A) (1) of sub‐section1ofsection33ofBombayPolice Act, 1951. No. 2nd ofBombay has formed rules forregistration certificate to openandruncanteenfrom18‐2‐1989.

45

61. Renewalofcertificatedforcanteen In exercise of powers vestedunderclauseXAYofsubsection1of section 33 of Bombay PoliceAct, 1951 (22nd of Bombay) andrules made there under forrenewal of hotel registrationsince18‐2‐89

15

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Details Govt.ResolutionsandCircularnumber

Time‐limitfordisposal(Days)

1 2 3 4

62. ToobtainVideolicence Rules3and11ofGujaratCinema(Exhibition by Video) regulationrules,1984.

90

63. Dishantennalicence 1)GujaratentertainmentTaxAct,1977andrulesmadethereunder,1979.2)Govt.ofIndia,CableTelevisionNetworkRegulationandexhibitionthroughantenna,1993.

14

64. Toobtainnewrationcard. Public Distribution System(Control)Order,2001.

30

65. Toobtainseparaterationcard. Public Distribution System(Control)order,2001.

30

66. ToobtainDuplicaterationcard. Public Distribution System(Control)order,2001.

01

67. To omit/enter names and change ofaddressinrationcard.

Public Distribution System(Central)Order,2001.

01

68. Toissueinstitutionalcard. G.R, F. and C.S.D. No. KTK‐1088/4224‐Kdated30‐6‐88.

30

69. Toissuelicenceforretail/wholesalemanufacturerandretailorwholesalelicenceforpetroleumproducts.

Gujarat Essential Commodities(Licences, Control andDeclarationofstock)Order,1981.

45

70. Change of place in licence of retail/wholesale manufacturer (Wholesaleorretail)ofpetroleumproducts.

Gujarat Essential Commodities(Licences, Control andDeclarationofstock)Order,1981.

30

71. Applicationforchangeinpartnershipof retail/wholesale manufacturer(wholesale or retail) licence forpetroleumproducts.

GujaratEssentialCommodities(Licences,ControlandDeclarationofstock)Order,1981.

30

72. SanctionofnewGovt.recognizedFairPrice shop, Pandit Dindayal GrahakBhandar.

Collectorgivesadver‐tisementsinnews papers and invitesapplicationtostartfairpriceshopin place of closed fair price shopor to startnew fairpriceshop innewarea.Applicantsshallhavetoapplyforit.

50

73. Toissueinstitutionalkerosenepermit Circular No. ATL‐KSN‐4601/99dated 8‐2‐2000 from DirectorateofCivilSupplies.

30

74. ToissueSolventlicence. Solvent trade, user andManufacturer (Refinet and slopsprocurement, sales and storageand restrain their use inautomobiles)Order,2000.

45

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Sr.No.

Details Govt.ResolutionsandCircularnumber

Time‐limitfordisposal(Days)

1 2 3 4

75. To issue registration certificate forfreesalekerosene.

According to letterno.ATL/KSN‐Free sale Kerosene‐ 4839/ 2004all parallel sellers dealing in freesale imported Kerosene fromDirectorate of Civil Supplies,Gandhinagardated3‐11‐2004.

30

76. Extension of time‐limit forconstruction on plot allotted atconcessionalrate.

G.R., R and B. Dept. No.LND‐1095/1981‐A‐1dated24‐4‐98,5‐4‐03and25‐4‐06.

07

77. To obtain ‘No‐objection certificaterequiredforloanfromBank,L.I.C.andother financial institutions forconstruction on plot allotted atconcessionalrate.

G.R., R.D. No. JMN‐3987/1218‐01Adated28‐10‐91

01

78. Regularise delay in construction onplotallottedatconcessionalrate.

G.R., R & B Dept. No. LND‐1095‐1981‐ A‐1 dated 24‐4‐98, 5‐4‐03and15‐4‐06.

01

79. To issue certificate for preliminarytest for Learner’s licence to drivevehicle.

Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 Rule ofCentre‐10Form‐2.

01

80. Proceeding under Right toInformationAct,2005.

Rules 3 (1) of Right toInformationAct.

‐

81. To recover land revenue, Local fund,education cess, occupancy right,differenceinprice,permissiontosell,transfer,premiumandrentforshop.

‐ 01

82. AlltypesofAffidavits. ‐ 01

83. To transfer plotsofGandhinagar cityonsale.

As per order given with priorsanction of Road & BuildingDepartment.

60

84. Applicationtoinheritplot AccordingtoInheritanceAct. 60

85. Avail benefit as affected person ofGandhinagarCapital

G.R., Roads & Bldg. Dept. No.0‐11408‐G‐Rdated26‐10‐7‐.

60

86. Toobtainassistanceaswidow ‐ 60

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Chapter 58

Co‐ordinationwithotherDepartmentsoftheStateGovernment

The role of Collector is very significant, directly or indirectly in implementation ofactivitiesofvariousplans/schemesundertakenbyotherDepartmentsofStateGovernment.TheCollectorshavebeenentrustedwiththevariousresponsibilitiesforeffectiveimplementationofactivities by various Departments, Collector is expected to periodically review, co‐ordinate,Supervise and Control all Schemer and functions of various Departments. The details of thefunctioningofvariousDepartmentsareasunder.

1. GeneralAdministrationDepartment.

Collectorsundertakevery importantactivities and implementationofvarious schemesenforcedbyGeneralAdministrationDepartmentof theStateGovernmentsuchasschemes forwelfare of employees of the State Government, activities for welfare, pension assistance andrehabilitation of freedom fighters of the State etc. Besides, the Collectors also undertakeactivitiesofverificationofcitizenshiponbehalfoftheGeneralAdministrativeDepartment.

1. TheStateGovernmentundertakestheworkof implementationofwelfareactivitiesfor the employees at the District level in all the districts. This includes variousproblemsofemployees,education,health,culturalprograms,sports,organizingthefestivals,consumerstores,sewingclasses,embroideryclasses,startingofmedicinesbank,startingofbookbanksetc.AllsuchactivitiesareundertakenbyaCommitteeconstitutedunderthechairmanshipofCollectors. Theseschemesareimplementedunder General AdministrationDepartment’s G.R. No. SGA‐1072‐Welfare, dtd. 16‐4‐1974. The G.R. has been amended from time to time. TheWelfare Committee atDistrictlevelhasbeenprovidedwithsomefundsalsoandthefeesarealsochargedasperprescribedrates.

2. TheDistrictLevelCommittee foraddressing theproblemsofNon‐Resident Indians(NRIs) has been constituted vides GAD’s G.R. No. BNG‐1098‐258‐NRI, dated 24‐5‐1999. The District Level Committee under the chairmanship of District Collectorreviews various issues such as addressing the problems of Non‐Resident Indians,providingthemguidance,protectionoftheirrights,facilitiestobeprovidedtothemduringtheirvisits to theStateofGujarataswellasrepresentingtheirproblemsbytheStateGovernmentintheCentralGovernment.

3. AsperGAD’sG.R.No.SNS‐1080‐3658‐GH‐1,dated18‐11‐1999,ithasbeenprovidedthat after presenting a verification report in the Committee constituted under thechairmanship of Collector, the matter can be referred to the State Governmentregarding sanctioning of life‐time pension to the adopted daughter/widowdaughter/mentallychallengedsonordaughterofthefreedomfighters.

(1) DecentralizedDistrictPlanning–DistrictPlanningBoard.

In the State of Gujarat, the decentralized district planning programme is in operationsincetheyear1980‐1981.TheDistrictPlanningBoardhas6components:

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1. Discretionaryprovision,

2. Incentiveprovision,

3. Developmentofgeographicallybackwardareas;

4. MLA’slocaldevelopmentprogrammefund;

5. Provisionsfor30developingtalukas;

6. MPs(MemberofLokSabhaandRajyaSabha)localdevelopmentprogrammefund

UnderDirectsupervisionofplanningdivisionofGeneralAdministrationDepartmentoftheStateGovernment,theDistrictPlanningBoardshavebeenconstitutedatDistrictlevel.TheDistrictPlanningBoardssanctionthesmallcommunitybaseddevelopmentworkswhichareofmissinglinktypeunderMinimumNeedsProgramme.

At the District level, the Minister in‐charge of the District is the chairperson of theDistrict Planning Board and the co‐Minister in‐charge is the co‐chairman. In the DistrictPlanning Board, the President of District Panchayat acts as the Vice President, whereas theCollectoractsasco‐VicePresidentofDPC.TheDistrictPlanningBoardundertakestheworkofgiving financial and administrative sanction to the works of discretionary provision (15 percent),worksofincentiveprovision(5percent)worksofspecialbudgeting(80percent)worksofMLAgrants,MP’s(bothmembersofLokSabhaandRajyasabha)grant,worksunderSpecialBackwardAreasgrantetc.atDistrictlevel.ThisisunderdirectcontrolofCollector.ThemeetingofthePlanningBoardisconvenedeveryfourmonths;whereintheworksofgivingsanctionstoabovementionedgrants areundertaken,besides reviewofprogressandqualityof theworks.Besides,CollectorischairmanofDistrictPlanningCommitteeofDistrictPlanningBoard.Inthemeeting,theCollectorreviewstheworksoftheschemessuchasdiscretionarygrant, incentivegrant,specialbackwardareasgrant,30developingtalukas’grant,MP/MLAFund’sgrantetc.

TheCollectorisco‐chairpersonofDPCintheDistrict.Healsolooksafterco‐ordinationofdistrictplanandelectionofPlanningCommittee.

(2) Protocol:‐AtStatelevel,GeneralAdministrationDepartmentlooksafterProtocolwork.At District level, GAD has entrusted all the responsibilities of Protocol to the Collectors. TheimportantfunctionsofProtocolincludetoreceivethePresidentofIndia,VicePresidentofIndia,PrimeMinister of India, Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, Justice of Supreme Court ofIndia, Ministers of Government of India, all other VIPs included in the Protocol list ofGovernmentofIndia,GovernorsofIndia,ChiefMinisteroftheconcernedState,anyMinisterofthe Cabinet of State Government, Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Speaker of LegislativeAssembly,JusticeofGujaratHighCourt,anyotherVIPsintheProtocollistofStateGovernmentaswellasthosepersonswhomtheStateGovernmentdeclaresasStateGuestandmakesavisittotheconcernedDistrictandtoperformProtocoldutiesintheirregard.

(3) RighttoInformationAct,2005.

TheAdministrativeReformDepartmentofGeneralAdministrationDepartmentperformsthefunctionsofimplementationofRighttoInformationAct.TheRighttoInformationAct,2005ofGovernmentofIndiaisimplementedintheStateofGujaratsince12thOctober,2005.UnderthisAct,theprovisionhasbeenmadeforancillarymattersrelatedtoCentralInformationCommissionandStateInformationCommissionforconstitutingpracticaladministrationof Right to Information, so that the citizens can get information about working of publicauthorities tobring about transparency andaccountability amongeachpublic authority. It isrequiredtoappointsuchnumberofPublicInformationOfficersandAssistantPublicInformation

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Officers considering the distribution of work and responsibilities as well as considering theadministrativeconvenienceineachpublicauthority(includingalldepartmentsofGovernmentand their subsidiary offices under their administrative jurisdiction) for providing informationwhich is eligible to be provided under Section 5(1) of the Act to the citizens who seek suchinformation.Undersection19(1)oftheAct,theofficerholdingthehigherstatusthanthePublicInformation Officers automatically becomes an Appellate Officer in the Public authority.However,itisnecessarytoissuetheorderstoappointtheAppellateOfficerfromadministrativepointofviewsothatallworkinginadministrationaswellastotheconcernedcitizensandthereisnoconfusion. Thecitizensseeking the informationcandirectlyaddress theirapplication totheInformationOfficersortotheAssistantPublicInformationOfficers,asthecasemaybe,andcanhaveanaccesstotherequiredinformation.Besides,aspersection4oftheAct,eachPublicauthorityisrequiredtomakeproactivedisclosureoftheinformationon17stipulatedpoints.InCollectorates,usuallyaClass‐IOfficerintheofficeisPublicInformationOfficerandagainstthedecisiontakenbysuchPublicInformationOfficer,Collector/AdditionalCollectorisanAppellateOfficer.ForimplementationofthisveryimportantlegislationintheDistrict,CollectoratDistrictlevel,assuresresponsibilities.

2. FinanceDepartment

The responsibility for implementation of schemes enforced by Finance Department oftheStatelikePension,Insuranceetc.arecarriedoutatDistrictlevelbyDistrictTreasuryOfficerand other officers associatedwith financialmatters. The co‐ordination and supervisionwiththeseofficials isvery important. Thependingcasesofbeneficiariesofschemes implementedby Finance Department are disposed of by the officers of concerned department; review ofpendingcasesisdonebycollectorinCo‐ordinatedmatter. ThefunctioningofCollectorisveryimportant in redressing the difficulties faced by the pensioners, as well as, in solving thedifficulties faced in implementation of Government insurance scheme at district level. TheCollectorco‐ordinatesandsupervisorfollowingschemesdirectlyorindirectly.

1. If a deceased pensioner, at the time of his retirement was a non‐gazettedemployee, thecompetentofficer is theofficerdrawingpayandallowancesoftheemployeebeforehisretirementandifthepensionerdiesafterpaymentofpension, the concernedCollectorof theDistrict from theTreasurywherehedrewhislastpensionisthecompetentofficer.

2. Under Gujarat Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2002, Rule 9/34, the concernedCollectorofthedistricthasbeendelegatedthepowersofheadofdepartment.

3. As per Finance Department of State Government G.R. No. NBY‐102002‐MM‐2‐6‐B,dtd.17‐3‐2003,theofficeofRegionalDirectorofNationalSmallSavings,Ahmedabadhasbeenclosed. Now inurban areasDistrictCollectorshavebeenempowered togivesanctionLicensetothesmallsavingsagenciesandtorenewthem.Besides,theCollectorsareempoweredtosanction/renewthewomen’sfieldsavingsscheme,pay‐rollsavingsgroupandsavings(Sanchalika)schemes.

4. VideGovernment’sFinanceDepartmentG.R.No.NBY‐1098‐69‐B,dated16‐7‐2004,the Collectors are empowered to delegate the powers to the sub‐ordinate Class‐IIOfficertosanction/renewtheagenciesforwomen’s fieldsmallsavingsschemeandPPFscheme.

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(1) SmallSavings.

TheFinanceDepartmenthasentrustedthefunctioningofsmallsavingstotheCollectorsatdistrictlevel.Everyyear,theCentralGovernmentdecidesthetargetofStateGovernmentforinvestment insmallsavingsandthesamearegiventoCollectorsatdistrict level. TheDistrictCollectorfurtherdistributesthesetargetsforurbanandruralareasandeverymonth,areviewistaken in the co‐ordinationmeeting. Besides, Collector issues licenses to the agents for smallsavings,renewsthelicensesandcarriesoutallotherfunctionrelatedtolicenses.TheCollectorco‐ordinates the activities of Pay roll of employees, functioning of Mahila Bachat SamruddhiYojana, Small Savings camps at taluka and district level. Collectors also make efforts forpromotionandpublicityofsmallsavingschemer.

(2) FunctioningofCollectorregardingCommercialtaxes.

The functioning of Collector in respect of the Commercial taxes (Sales tax) is veryimportant.TheCollectors,videGAD’sordersdated17‐3‐2004havebeendeclaredasex‐officioAdditionalSalesTax(nowCommercialTax)Commissioner.Inthiscontext,theDistrictCollectorhasresponsibilityforthefollowingfunctionsofCommercialtaxes.

1. To prepare provisional estimates of income from receipts of commercial taxes inrespecttoagriculturalproduce,forestproduceandmineralproduceofthedistrict.

2. To see that tax received fromvarious contract being implemented is as per actualestimates.

3. Tokeep a check on evasion of taxes by keeping a vigil through checkposts of theDistrict.

4. Toperiodicallyreviewandensuretaxcollectionfromalldefaulters.

3. HomeDepartment

AtDistrict level, theCollector alsoholds thepositionofDistrictMagistrate. Hehas toperformhisdutiesasDistrictMagistrateunderdirect supervisionofHomeDepartmentof theState. AsDistrictMagistrate, he has to ensure Law andOrder prevails in thedistrict headofDistrictPoliceAdministration.HehastocarryouthisdutiesasDistrictMagistratekeepinmindvariousinstructionsissuedbyHomeDepartmentsofCentralandStateGovernment. Hehastocomply with the various instructions issued by home department such as Compendium ofInstructions;CivilDefense(Operations,OrganizationsandTraining).WarBook(GujaratState),1999alongwiththeinstructionsofIntelligenceDepartmentunderHomeDepartment.Besides,as District Magistrate, he has to maintain the important confidential record under theDistributionlistofofficersusingthecivilciphersystem‐2004,issuedbytheDirector,IntelligentBureau of HomeDepartment, and Government of India. The Collector, in the capacity of theDistrict Magistrate has also to perform the responsibility as contained in a confidentialdocument, Terrorism,AGujaratPerspective andActionPlan, issuedbyCriminal InvestigationDepartment of State Government. Besides, he has to perform the responsibility as DistrictMagistrateunderCriminalProcedureCode,1973,BombayPoliceAct,1951,DistrictPoliceAct,ArmsActandRulesmadethereunder,underdirectcontrolofHomeDepartment.

4. EducationDepartment

The Education Department of State Government includes Primary Education, HigherEducationandTechnicalEducation.AtStatelevel,theeducationalprogramsofprimary,higherand technical education are implemented by respectiveHead of Departments. At the districtlevel, there are some important offices and institutions such as District Education Officer,

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District Primary Education Officer, District Adult Education Officer, Continuous EducationOfficer,Principal,Polytechnic,CentralSchool,JawaharNehruVidyalay,Education,andResearch& Training Institutes. These offices implement various schemes of Primary Education,Secondary Education, Adult Education etc. viz.; School admission festival, Girls Educationcampaign, Vidyalaxmi Bond, Literacy Campaign, Vidyadeep Yojana, Gyan Ganga Yojana, N.S.S.,N.C.C.etc.,andCollectorensuresthattheseactivitiesandprogramsarecarriedoutinanefficientmanner. The Collector perform a very significant role of chairman of various district levelcommitteessuchasofdistrictlevelAdultEducationCommittee,DistrictlevelLiteracycampaignCommittee, as district level committee for Continuous Education,District level Committee forschool admissions festival and girls education mission. The Collector co‐ordinates theadministrativeandeducationalactivitiesofCentralschoolsandJawaharNavodayVidhyalayaasChairmanofDistrictlevelCommitteessetupforthispurpose.

5. SocialJusticeandEmpowermentDepartment.

There are 3 Departments under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department ofState Government – (i) Social Justice and Empowerment (Welfare of Scheduled Caste andwelfare of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes), (ii)TribalDevelopment, (3) SocialDefense.

TheCollectorco‐ordinates theactivitiesofall these threeDepartmentsatdistrict levelwhereinthemostimportantfunctionistocarryoutactivitiesunderScheduledCastes,ScheduledTribesAtrocities(Prevention)Act,1989.

(i) WelfareofScheduledCasteandwelfareofSociallyandEducationallyBackwardClasses.

TheCollectorcarriesoutfunctionsasex‐officiochairmanofspecialVigilanceCommitteeforScheduledCastesandScheduledTribes.Collectorreviewstheimplementationofimportantschemes forwelfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on regular basis. Besides, theDistrict Collector also supervises implementation of various schemes in capacity of ex‐officioChairman of committee for Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP) and Scheduled Castes Special Plan(SCSP).

District Collector takes a review of implementation of various schemes forwelfare ofsociallyandeducationallybackwardclassesandthoseofSpeciallyBackwardareas.

CollectoralsoCo‐ordinatesworkrelated to individualschemes,bankableschemes,andsubsidy schemes, implemented by various boards/corporations at the district level. Besides,this he also takes detailed review in the District level Bankers’ Committee meeting forimplementationofindividualandcommunitybasedschemes.

(ii) TribalWelfare.

The instructions issued by tribal development department on 17‐8‐1999 regardingplanninganddiscretionaryprovisionsmadeunderNewGujaratpattern.TheCollector,alsoatasChairman of District Tribal Executive Committee and Coordinates various function in thisregard.

(iii) SocialDefense.

(1) Collector, besides his regular duties, has also to take care of vary importantresponsibilities related to social security. This work needs extra attention and sensibilitybecause it touches thewelfare ofmost needy people of the society. Following socialwelfareschemeshavebeenimplementedbyCentralandStateGovernmentswhereintheCollectorhastoplayaveryvitalrole.

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i) Schemeforageddestituteanddisabled(StateGovernmentScheme);(ii) Scheme for providing assistance to destitute widows (State Government

Scheme);(iii) Vay Vandana Yojana/National Scheme for Old Age Pension (State Government

Scheme);(iv) Sankat Mochan Yojana/National Family Assistance Scheme (State Government

Scheme). All these schemes have been included within in Citizens’ Charter; Collector shouldensure that no delay is done in sanction of applications under these schemes. Collector isexpectedtoreviewstheimplementationoftheseschemesfromtimetotime.

(1) SchemeforAssistancetodestituteagedanddisabled.

Any destitute aged personwhose age is 60 years ormore) and anydestitute disabledperson(whoseageisabove45years)andnothavinganadultsonandwhoseindividualannualincomeislessthanRs.2400/‐andwhoseannualfamilyincomedoesnotexceedRs.4500/‐areeligible to get assistance under this scheme. The beneficiary gets assistance of Rs. 200/‐ permonth.Ifabeneficiaryisabovetheageof65years,heiseligibleforassistanceunderNationalOldAgePensionScheme.AbeneficiarygetsRs.200/‐p.m.andalsogetsadditionalRs.70/‐p.m.After receiving the application, the Prant Officer forwards it to concerned Mamlatdar forverification. The verification is being done through Talati and Circle Inspector. The processtakes quite a long time. The completion of verification also causes concern. Therefore, achecklist hasbeingprepared. TheMamlatdar should fill this checklist completely and shouldforward it to prant officer with his opinion and recommendation. After receiving theapplication, PrantOfficer should notmake any delay. The applicantmust be informed aboutapproval or rejection of his application. When the application is rejected, the causes of suchrejectionshouldbecommunicatedtotheapplicants.Besides,itshouldalsobeinformedthathecanfileanappealtotheCollectoragainstthedecision.

TheamountshouldbepaidthroughMoneyOrderthroughthePostOffice.OftentheM.O.isreturnedwhentheapplicantisnotavailableatthegivenaddress.Thismayhappenwhentheapplicantisdeadorhasgoneoutforsomeperiodoftime.InordertosaveonM.O.charges;theM.O.shouldbedispatchedeverytwomonths.

(2) Schemeforassistancetodestitutewidowsfortheirrehabilitation.

Thescheme isentrusted toPrantOfficer for its implementationsince1‐8‐2003. PrantOfficercansanctiontheapplicationorcanrejecttheapplicationbuttheamounttobeneficiaryisdistributed by the concerned Social Defense Officer. The eligibility criterion for availing ofbenefitunderthisschemeisthatanywidowbetweentheagesof18to60yearsandhavingnoadultsoncansanctionedassistance.After60years,sheautomaticallybecomeseligibleforoldagepensionscheme.HerannualindividualincomeshouldnotexceedRs.1200/‐andtheannualfamily incomeshouldnotexceedRs.3600/‐andshouldnothaveanadultsonandsheshouldhaveappliedwithinaperiodofoneyearafterthedateofdeathofherhusband.Theapplicationshouldbemade in prescribedPerforma and shouldbe addressed toPrantOfficer and shouldinclude the necessary documents such as the death certificate of the husband, certificate ofincome,birthcertificateofthechildetc.(Theageofmaturityunderthisschemeis21years).

Theschemeprovidestwocategoriesofbenefits.Infirstcategory,isforwidowsbetweentheagegroupof18to40yearsandthesecondcategoryforwidowsbetween40to60years.Incaseoffirstcategory,awidowapplicanthasalsotogiveherconsentifsheiswillingtojointhegovernmentapprovedtrainingcourseandobtainoccupationaltraining.Eachwidowbeneficiary

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getsassistanceattherateofRs.500/‐p.m.Besides,shegetsRs.80/‐perminorchilduptothelimitoftwochildren.

Aspertheordersunderthescheme,theincomefromhouseholdworkisnotbereckonedas income. The order under the scheme should be made very carefully because once theapplicationisrejected;thereisnoprovisionforfilinganappeal.

(3) VayVandanaScheme:‐AsperG.R.No.NSAP‐102002‐I‐246‐Chh,dated6‐1‐2005oftheSocial JusticeandEmpowermentDepartmentof theGovernment, thenationalold‐agepensionscheme has been given a new nomenclature, Vay Vandana Scheme. The scheme originallybelonged to Government of India but is now transferred to State Government. Under thescheme,thedestituteagedpersonabovetheageof65yearsistobeprovidedwithassistanceofRs.75/‐permonth.

(4) Sankat Mochan Yojana: ‐ Vide G.R. No. NASP‐102002‐I‐246‐Chh, dated 6‐1‐2005 anddated 18‐1‐2005 of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of the Government, thenational family assistance schemehas been renamed as ‘SankatMochanYojana’. Earlier, thiswas a Government of India Scheme but how it is transferred to Government of Gujarat.Accordingtothescheme,ifamainearningpersonofthefamilydieseithernaturallyoreveninunnatural circumstances or dies due to an accident, the family is entitled to the financialassistanceuptoRs.10,000/‐.Thedeceasedpersonshouldbewithintheageof18to65ofyearsandshouldbeBPL.

TheCollectorisalsosupposedtoimplementthefollowingschemes:‐(i) ImplementationofprovisionsunderDisabilityAct,1995;(ii) ProvidingSTD/PCOtoeducatedunemployed,blind,disabledpersons.(iii) Programmeforrehabilitationofpersonwithdisability;(iv) ImplementationofDowryProhibitionAct,1961.

6. AgricultureandHorticultureDepartment.

The District Agriculture Officer and the District Deputy Horticulture Director areresponsible for implementation of various schemes of farmers’ welfare implemented by theAgriculture and Horticulture Department. Whether there is any impact of working of theseofficialsatdistrictlevelonfarmersorwhetherthefarmershaveanyproblemsetc.isreviewedby theCollector. TheCollector co‐ordinates following very important schemes of AgricultureandHorticultureDepartmentdirectlyorindirectly.

1. AGR‐23, 24 – A Programme for motivating entire village to cover under Horticulturefarming.

Especiallythevillagesundermajorirrigationprojects,commandareasofNarmada,Ukai,Kakdapar and Kadana get benefits under this scheme. A provision ismade to provide grantworthRs.5.00lakhstothevillagePanchayatoftheselectedvillagestoequipthevillageswithfacilitiesforirrigation,pipeline,dripsprinklers,transportfacilityforproductsetc.forfacilitatingthe modern techniques of farming in the village. The benefit is available to those selectedvillageswhereall the farmershaveadoptedhorticulture farming. Foravailingthebenefit, theconcernedvillagePanchayathastopassaresolutionandhastoapplytotheAssistantorDeputyDirector of Horticulture. The applications are placed before the Committee under thechairmanshipofCollectorwhichverifiesthedateofapplicationsreceivedandmakeselectionofthevillageforprovidingbenefit. Theselectedvillagegetsone‐timebenefitunderthisscheme.ThebeneficiaryvillagehastokeepandproducetheaccountsbeforetheCommitteeandalsohastogiveutilizationcertificatetotheDeputyDirector,Horticulturebeforetheendoffinancialyear.

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2. Implementation of Agriculture Relief Package in cases of damage to the crop due toheavyrainsorfloods.

SometimesDuetoheavyandcontinuousrains,thecropfails.Thecropisalsodamagedbyheavyfloodsandduetocoveringofcropbymudandclayfromriversfloodedbywater.Theland is oftendamaged andmadeunfit for agriculturedue towater logging in fieldsordue tochangeinflowofrivers.Theagriculturelandsinhillyareasgetdamagedbystones,sand,mortarwhichcomesdownduetorains,orotherwise. Inordertoproviderelief insuchsituation,theGovernmentusuallydeclaresAgriculturereliefpackage.Itincludesthefollowing:‐

1. AgricultureReliefPackage:‐

Package‐1:‐Theinputassistancetofarmerstocompensatedamagebycrops.

Package‐2:‐Relieftocompensatedamagetothelandwashedawayorotherwise.

Package‐3:‐Assistanceforseeds.

Thenormsforassistanceareasbelow:‐

Package‐1:‐InputAssistancetofarmerstocompensatedamagetocrops.

Theinputassistancetothefarmersisavailableundercalamityrelieffund,inrespectofdamagetoagricultureorhorticulturalcropstotheextentof50percentormore.

Sr.No.

Typeoffarmer Detailsofcrop Normsforassistanceperhectare

Remarks

1. SmallandMarginalFarmers

1.Non‐irrigatedagriculture/Horticulturecrops

Rs.2000/‐Perhectare

This assistanceisavailablefornon‐irrigationagriculture/horticulturecropsinproportiontothedamagebutnotlessthanRs.250/‐

2.Irrigatedagriculture/Horticulturecrops.

Rs.4000/‐perhectare

Thisassistanceisavailableforirrigatedagri./horticultureinproportiontothedamagebutnotlessthanRs.250/‐.

3.Multiplecrops Rs.6000/‐perhectare

ThisassistanceisavailableformultiplecropdamageinproportiontothedamagebutshouldnotbelessthanRs.500/‐.

2. FarmersotherthanSmallandMarginalFarmers

1.Non‐irrigatedfarming/Horticultureproducts.

Rs.2000/‐perhectare

(A)Thisassistanceispayableperfarmermaximumforonehectareofdamageforfirsttimedamage.(B)Ifdamageisforcontinuoussecondtime,tothesamefarmerinthesameareatotheextentof50%ormore,theassistanceispayabletothefarmerformaximumof2hectaresofdamage.

2.Irrigatedfarming/horti‐culturefarming.

Rs.4000/‐perhectare.

3.Multiplecrops. Rs.6000/‐perhectare.

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Package‐2:‐Assistanceagainstdamagetoagriculturallandforlandwashedawayorotherwise.

Underthepackage,theassistanceisbeingpaidtothesmallandmarginalfarmersfromcalamity relief fund, whereas in case of farmers other than small and marginal farmers, theassistanceispaidfromtheStateGovernment’sFunds.Theprovisionismadeforfollowingtypeofassistancetoaffectedfarmers:‐

Sr.No.

Typeoffarmer

Detailsofcrop Normsforassistanceper

hectare

Notes

1. SmallandMarginalFarmers

1.Forremovingofclay,mud,sandetc.totheextentofmorethan3inchesfromtheland.

Rs.6000/‐ perhectare

Withregardtothelayerofstone,sand,clay,mudetc.totheextentof3inchesormore,asin(1)thecertificatefromAssistantDirector(LA)ofLandDevelopmentCorporationorfromAgricultureOfficer(LA)isrequired.

2.Forremovalofgarbageetc.fromagriculturallandinhillyareas.

Rs.6000/‐ perhectare

3.Forheavydamagetolandduetofallingofrocks,snow‐fallorduetochangeinflowofrivers.

Rs.15000/‐perhectare

TheassistanceatNo.(3)Willbeavailableonlytothosesmallandmarginalfarmerswhosedamagehasbeenestablishedasperrevenuerecord.

2. FarmersotherthansmallandMarginalfarmers.

1.Forremovalofclay,mud,sandetc.fromagriculturalland.

Rs.5000/‐ perhectarebutfornotexceeding3hectares.

Withregardtolayerofstone,sand,clay,mudetc.totheextentof3inchesormore,asin(1),thecertificatefromAsstt.Director(LA)ofLandDevelopmentCorporationorfromAgricultureOfficer(LA)isrequired.

2.Forremovalofgarbageetc.fromagriculturelandinhillyareas.

Rs.5000/‐ perhectarebutfornotexceeding3hectares.

3.Forheavydamagetolandduetofallingofrocks,snow‐fallorduetochangeinflowofrivers.

Rs.5000/‐ perhectarebutfornotexceeding3hectares.

TheassistanceatNo.(3)Willbeavailableonlytothosesmallandmarginalfarmerswhosedamagehasbeenestablishedasperrevenuerecord.

Package‐3:‐AssistanceforSeedsforre‐plantation:‐

Sincetheexpenditureunderthisschemeisnotsanctionedincalamitiesrelieffund,ithastobemetfromtheStateGovernment’sFund.

Sr.No.

Typeoffarmer Detailsofcrop Normsforassistanceperhectare

Notes

1. SmallandMarginalFarmers

Hybrid‐breedcotton,groundnutandB.T.cotton.

75%ofthesalepriceoftheseedsbutnotexceedingRs.1000/‐perhectareforassistanceinpurchase.

Withinlandholdinglimit.

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Sr.No.

Typeoffarmer Detailsofcrop Normsforassistanceperhectare

Notes

Othercrops 75%ofthesalepriceoftheseedsbutnotexceedingRs.750/‐perhectareforassistanceinpurchase.

Withinholdinglimit.

2. FarmersotherthanSmallandMarginalFarmers.

Hybridcotton,groundnutandB.T.Cotton.

50%ofthesalepriceoftheseedsbutnotexceedingRs.1000/‐perhectareforassistanceinpurchase.

Notexceeding3hectaresofland.

OtherCrops 50%ofthesalepriceoftheseedsbutnotexceedingRs.750/‐perhectareforassistanceinpurchase.

notexceeding3hectaresofland.

Allthebenefitunderabovepackages1to3aretobepaidtothefarmerofthedistricts,talukas and villages, which are declared as affected by the Committee constituted under thechairmanshipoftheDistrictCollector.

For the purpose of the scheme, there is a district level Committee under thechairmanship of Collector which declares the villages as affected ones and also to review itsimplementation from time to time. It would include District Development Officer and theDistrictAgricultureOfficerwillbeitsmember‐Secretary.ThisCommitteewilldeclarevillagesasaffectedones,ifanyoneoftheoffollowingcircumstances/conditionsarethere(i)whereincashdolehasbeenpaidbytheRevenueDepartment(ii)thebuildingshavecollapsed(iii)Whentherainfall ismore than70per cent of average (iv)When the excessivewaterhasbeen releasedfromupwardareaandwhenmigrationhastakenplace.

7. AnimalHusbandry.

The responsibility of implementation of various activities and schemes for welfare ofpeopleinvolvedinoccupationofanimalhusbandryandtheschemesforprotectionoftheanimalof theState isenforcedby theAnimalHusbandryDepartmentof theStateandatdistrict levellies uswithDeputyDirector ofAnimalHusbandry. Collector reviewshisworking to find outwhetherthereisanyimpactofsuchactivitiesundertakenatdistrict,talukaandvillagelevels.Healso reviews the problems faced by people rearing animals. In short, Collector co‐ordinates,directlyorindirectly,followingoftheimportantschemesofanimalhusbandryDepartment.

Under several Circulars, Resolutions and several Rules, the Collectors have beenempoweredbytheAnimalHusbandryDepartment:

1. GujaratAnimal(Restrictiononimport)Order,1982:‐Underthisorder,theCollectorhasbeenempoweredunder section3 of theAct, videGovernmentResolutionNo.GH‐KM‐202/(A)/LBS/1182/1964‐(P)(1)torestricttheimportofanimalsandpersonaggrievedbytheorderofCollectorcanfileanappealtotheStateGovernmentundersection‐4.

2. GujaratMilchAnimalanddraughtAnimal(TransportandControl)Order,1983:‐

UnderthisOrderofStateGovernmentdated9‐8‐1983,theMamlatdarsareempoweredto issuepermit for transporting of draught animals andmilch animals. TheCollectors, under

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section5oftheOrders,areempoweredtoexamineandalsototakecustodyofsuchtransportedanimalsatanyplaceinavehicle,shiporanyothermeans.

8. ForestandEnvironmentDepartment.

The responsibility of various activities and schemes for conservation of forests orpreservationofenvironmentaswellasforestanimalsisvestedinDeputyConservatorofForestatDistrictlevel.TheCollectorreviewstheimpactofthisactivitybeingcarriedoutbythisofficeratdistrict level, onconservationof forests,preservationof forest animalsandpreservationofenvironmentatvillage level. Besides, theDistrict levelForestFestivalbeingorganizedby theDepartment every year is organized under the chairmanship of the Collector, under whichvariousimportantagenciesandatactivitiessuchasinvolvingtheprimaryschools,highschools,colleges, agricultural‐nursery, social forestation, preservation of wild animals etc. are co‐ordinateddirectlyorindirectlybytheCollector.

The Forest and Environment Department undertakes several activities such asplantation on sides of canal and rail‐tracks, rural a forestation, a forestation on private plots,distribution of plants, decentralized plantation center, plantation center by women, publicforestation, eco‐development scheme, activities under Saurashtra felling of Trees Act,certificationbySarpanchfortransportationofgoods,treesonprivateandpublicplots,workingof Gujarat Pollution Control Board, working under Environmental Protection Act, Air(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1958 of Forest and Environment Department andNotificationdated4‐6‐1993andprovisionsofWaterAct,1974etc.etc.

Inalltheseactivities,CollectorplaysanimportantroleespeciallybutallotmentofplotinGaucharorGovernmentlandetc.TheCommitteeappointedunderthechairmanshipofCollectoratdistrictlevel,makesareviewofworkdonebyDeputyConservatorofForestsatdistrictlevel.Encouragement and guidance are provided in matters like forestation, rural forest rearing,distributionofplants in schools,nursery,women’snurseryetc. Inorder tobuild thedecent,clean,development‐orientedandgreencitiesbyundertakingurbanforestationschemeandforimplementationofurbandevelopmentprogrammethroughpeople’sparticipationunderurbanforestationscheme,theGovernmenthaveplannedtoprovidebasicamenitiesinurbanareasandto make the towns green with urban forestation to meet a great challenge of providing allamenities tocitizens focusingonspeedyprocessofurbanization. For thispurpose, theurbanforestry plan, Green Belt, Block planting, Panchvati, Panchvati forest Smriti Van, Rashi Van,NakshatraVan,PunitVanetc.havebeenplanned.ThishastothecoordinatedandsupervisedbyCollectoratdistrictlevels.

9. Health&FamilyWelfareDepartment.

ItistheresponsibilityofDistrictHealthOfficertoimplementvariousschemesenforcedby Health and Family Welfare Department of State Government such as Family Welfare,Eradication of T.B., Eradication of Leprosy, Eradication of Malaria, Eradication of blindness;programmeofmother’shealth‐care,polio immunization, immunization,primaryhealthcenter,community health center, civil hospitals, disabled aid centers, epidemics, any programme ofhealthandwelfareetc.TheCollectorreviewstheactivitiesofthisofficercarriedoutatdistrict,talukaandvillagelevels.Besides,forachievingthetargetoffamilywelfaresuchasVasectomy,Tubectomy,OralPillsetc.,theCollectorco‐ordinateswithalltheofficersofthedistrict.Besides,theCollectorco‐ordinatesfollowingimportantschemesofHealthandFamilyWelfaredirectlyorindirectly.

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(1) NationalRuralHealthMission(NRHM):‐

Vide State Government’s Health and Family Welfare Department G.R. No. PHC‐1005‐GOIl10(2)‐B,dated29‐8‐2005,theDistrictHealthMissionhasbeenconstitutedatDistrictlevel,and several district level societies such as maternity and child health, eradication of TB,eradication of Leprosy, eradication of Blindness, Malaria, AIDS Control etc. have beenamalgamatedinit.

District Health Mission mainly aims at providing qualitative health services in mostsimpleway,especiallytothepeoplelivingBPLinruralareas,womenandchildren.

DistrictCollectoristheco‐chairpersonofDistrictHealthMission,theactsaschairpersonof governing body of District Health Society. The National Rural Mission covers mainlyfollowingimportantprogrammes:‐

A. `MaternityandChildHealth;

B. SpecialprogrammesunderNationalRuralHealthMission;

C. Immunization;

D. OtherNationalprogrammes;

E. Objectivecentralizationatdivisionalandinter‐divisionallevels.

(2) PatientWelfareCommittee:‐

VideStateGovernment,HealthandFamilyWelfareDepartment’sG.R.No.MIS‐102002‐352‐A,dated14‐9‐2004,hasdecidedtoformPatientWelfareSocietiesin23hospitalsatdistrictlevel.

The PatientWelfare Committees have been constitutedwith a view to strengthen thehealth‐careservicesinGeneral/Civilhospitals.Ithasmandatetoredresstheproblemsrelatedtoestablishment,financialmanagementandotherrequirementsinviewoftheexistingsituation.Itisexpectedtomakeaneffortsto undertake overalldevelopmentofthehospitalsandalsotoimprove andmaintain thequality and level of services, toundertake theworkswithpeople’sparticipation,toachieveeconomicco‐operationfromdifferentavailablesourcesincludingwell‐to‐dopeopleforprovidingbestservicestodiseasedpersonsandcitizensoftheStateandwithanaim to make the hospitals neat, clean, decent and facilitating Government have appointedDistrict Collectors as chairperson of the Patient Welfare Committees. The Patient WelfareCommittees have been constituted under Societies Registration Act, 1961. The sources ofincomeforPatientWelfareCommitteeincludesdonationreceivedinhospitals,incomefromusercharges levied in the hospitals, grant‐in‐aid from Government, donations received fromindustrialhousesetc.Thisamountisutilizedforwelfareofpatients,formakinghospitalsneat,cleanandcomfortable,formaintenanceofhospitalbuildingsandequipment’s,forrepairingandforprovidingbestqualitativeservicestothepatients.

(3) NationalLeprosyEradicationProgramme.

VidetheHealthandFamilyWelfareDepartment’sG.R.No.LEP‐102005‐1133‐G,dated2‐7‐2005,theUrbanLeprosyeradicationCommitteehasbeenconstitutedunderthechairmanshipof Collector, in urban areas, underNational Leprosy eradication Programme. The Committeereviews the efforts to control elimination of leprosy, the treatment system for the disease,publicitycampaign,rehabilitationetc.

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(4) EmployeesStateInsuranceScheme.

District Collector is the chairperson of the Committee constituted by Employees stateInsuranceSchemeofrepresentativesoffactoryownersandlaborunions.Ineachdistrictlevel,suchlocalCommitteesareconstitutedunderchairmanshipoftheCollector.

10. EnergyDepartment.

The Executive Engineer, Gujarat Electricity Company looks after various schemesimplementedbyEnergyDepartmentofStateGovernmentforsavingofenergyandforprovidinginformationaboutnewsourcesof savingofenergyaswellasprovidingelectricconnection tothefamilieslivingBPLinruralandurbanareasunder“GharDivda”scheme.

TheCollectorco‐ordinatestheseactivitiestofindoutwhethertheeligiblebeneficiariesinruralandurbanareascouldavailthebenefitandwhetherthedifficultiesfacedinresidentialelectricconnectionorindustrialandagricultureelectricconnectionareproperlyhandledbytheExecutive Engineer. Besides, the Collector is responsible for publicity and dissemination ofinformationaboutprogrammeof‘AkshayUrja’implementedbyCentralGovernment.

TheDistrictLevelCommitteesareconstitutedunderElectricityAct,2003, section166.AccordingtowhichvideG.R.No.GU‐2004‐86‐ELA‐1103‐GOI‐103‐K,dated2‐12‐2004ofEnergyandPetrochemicalDepartmentofStateGovernmenttheCommitteehasbeenconstitutedunderchairmanship of District Collector. The Committee in its meeting reviews the situation ofexpansionofelectrification intheconcerneddistrictandresolvesvarious issuesrelated toco‐ordination in this regard, situation of quality of electricity supply, satisfaction of customers,effectivenessofelectricity,encouragingsavingsofelectricityetc.atdistrictlevel.

11. Panchayat,RuralHousingandRuralDevelopmentDepartment.

The District Collector has direct or indirect contribution in various schemesimplemented by both the divisions of Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rural DevelopmentDepartment, such as those implemented by – (1) Panchayat division, viz., Tirth GramYojana,PavanGamYojana,PanchvatiYojana,SamrasGramYojana,schemeforconstructingPanchayatofficeandresidenceofMantri,developmentworksundertakenunder12thFinanceCommission,Gram Sabha, scheme under Nirmal Gujarat, office buildings and staff quarters for newlyconstituteddistrictsandtalukas,programmefor imparting trainingtoelectedrepresentatives,schemeofhealthyvillage–cleanvillage,E‐gramandglobal–gramyojana,SardarAwasYojanaetc. aswell as those implemented by (2) Rural DevelopmentDivisions such as SGRY scheme,STSTS scheme, Farm‐pond and bag‐dam scheme, Khet Talavadi and Bori‐bandh scheme,Watershed scheme, Total Sanitation campaign, NRIGP scheme, BRGF scheme and other ruraldevelopment schemes implemented byMinistry of Rural Development, Government of India,Audit Para of Panchayats, Record inspection of village Panchayats, deciding of Gam‐Tal,supervision over Gauchar land, general and by‐elections of Taluka and District Panchayats,problemsofGramSabha,reviewofutilizationofgrantsallottedatdistrictleveletc.

12. Food,CivilSupplyandConsumeraffairsDepartment:‐

Implementationofvariousacts,rules,ordersandinstructionsissuedbytheDepartment.

13. YouthServicesandCulturalDepartment(TourismandHolyPlacesofPilgrimagesDevelopmentDepartment):‐

(1) AsCollectorandDistrictMagistrate, it istheresponsibilityofCollectortoseethat fairsandfestivalsareorganizedinefficientandeffectivemanner.Asfarastheorganizationoffairsisconcerned;itisnotonlylawandorderasfarascollectorisconcernedbutalsoissuesofsocial

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responsibilitiesandpublicsecurity/safetyarealsoinvolved. Thenumberof fairs is increasingday by day due to religious and social reasons. Besides, there is huge rise in no of peopleattendingthesemelas.

(2) Inthesecircumstances,theCollectorandDistrictMagistrateatdistrictlevelshouldkeeppropercareinplanningandadministrationofFairsandfestivals.Followingaspectsneedspecialcareandattention:‐

1. Assigningofresponsibilitiestoofficersandemployees;2. AdministrationofControlRoomforprovidingassistance;3. LawandOrder;4. Transportation,5. WaterSupply;6. ElectricitySupply;7. Health;8. Distributionofmilkandotherfoodarticles;9. Cleanlinessandsanitation;10. Communication.

(3) Aboveall,itisimportanttokeepinviewwhy,withwhatobjection,whenandwherethefairor festival istobeorganized. Forhowmanydays, thisfairorpublic festivalwillcontinueshouldalsobe taken inview. Some fairsand festivalsare traditional innaturewhereassomefestivals are organized to celebrate a special event, such as Golden Jubilee (Swarna jayanti)Mahotsava. Themostimportantaspectisthesizeoffair. It isimportanttokeepinviewastohowmanypeopleareexpectedtovisitduringaparticulardayandonwhatdaythepersonsinlargestnumberareexpectedtovisit.Theimportantaspectsinsuchreligiousfairsarenumberofvisitorsexpectedononeormoredaysduringthefair,theparticularimportanteventofSpecial‘Darshan’ and sometimes theholybath in anearby riveror holypond. The fair organized inBhadarvamonthinAmbajiisoneofthelargestfairinGujarat;whereinthevisitorscomefromfaroffplaces, justwalkingonfoot inseveral lakhsnumber. Likewise, inJunagadh, fairsinthemonthofKartikaswellasduringMahashivratriarethe largest fairs in Junagadh(Saurashtra)visitedby lakhsofpeople. Boththesefairs lastfor4to5daysandonlastday,thenumberofpeoplevisitinlargestnumber.TheTarnetarFairinSurendranagardistrictisacolorfulfestivaland attracts foreigners also along with local communities in great numbers. Again, the fairorganized at Dakor (District Anand) for darshan of especially during Holi‐Dhuleti festival inunique both in terms of number of visitors and also carries significance of Darshan at somespecialhoursoftheday.Herealsovisitorscomeinlargenumber,justwalkingonfeetfromallparts of the State. In view of significance of such special festivals; it is a great challenge foradministratorstomanagethematdistrictlevel.Followingtipscouldbeuseful:‐

1. Itisnecessarytoincreasethetime/durationforSpecialDarshantoavoidheavyrush;

2. A control room should be established for providing assistance. There should bemicrophoneforpublicannouncements;

3. Special space should be provided for purchase of Puja‐material, Prasad and otherarticles.

4. Specialprovisionshouldbemadetotakecareofshoesetc.

5. SpecialarrangementshouldbemadeforofferingstobemadetoHolyGod/Goddess.

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LawandOrder:‐

Thewholeareaoffairshouldbedividedindifferentsectorsandeachsectionshouldbeassignedtoaspecificpoliceofficerandexecutivemagistrate.

1. Evensectorscouldbedividedintozonesandeachzoneshouldbemadeunderchargeofapoliceofficer.

2. Fortraffic,road‐arrangementandpatrollingthereshouldbeseparatesectorsandthereshouldbeassignedtoseparatePoliceOfficers.ArrangementsforCommunicationshouldbe up‐to‐date. All the sectors should be linked to main control point, for seekingguidanceandprovidinginputs.

3. Detailed plan should be made for traffic arrangement and suitable routes should beprovided to ST Buses, Private luxury buses, government vehicles, permitted vehicles,watertankers,milkvanetc.

4. Thenotificationshouldbeissuedregardingtrafficarrangement,bycompetentauthority,well in advance under section 33 of Bombay Police Act, 1991. Besides, notificationshouldbe issuedundersection37. Ifnecessary,notification inrespectofpublichealthmay also be issued under section 43/1 of Bombay Police Act. While issuing suchnotifications, the existing notifications in force are also to be taken in view. It is alsonecessarytoappointExecutiveMagistratesandalsotoissuepermitsforvehicles.

5. During fair/festival period, if a VIP is to make a visit, arrangements for his/her visitshouldbemadeinsuchawaythatgeneralpublicisdisturbedtheleast.Ifpossible,routeofsuchVIPvisitorsshouldbeseparateandthetimefortheirvisittotemplefor‘darshan’shouldalsobeseparatesothatsecurityarrangementsaremadeandotherpeoplearenotput to inconvenience. For the purpose, separate staff should be kept for such visitor,withappropriatepoliceofficertolookafter.

TransportSystem.

Itisnecessarytomakefollowingarrangementsforfacilitatingtransportandforproperarrangementduringtheperiodoffairs.

1. AdequatearrangementforSTbusesandprivatevehicles;

2. TemporaryBusarrangements;

3. Properlightarrangements;

4. Properdrinkingwaterarrangements;

5. ProperToiletsystem;

6. ContinuousMicrophone/LoudSpeakerforguidance;

7. Telephoneoneachbooth;

8. Craneandothermechanicalarrangements;

9. ProvisionforAmbulanceandFirefighter;

10. Banners/Pamphletsforguidancetovisitingpublic.

Busdepotshouldbemadeatappropriateplacesinthedirectionsfromwhichthebusesandvehiclesarrive,sothatbusesandvehiclesdonotcrosstheplaceoffair.Foreachdepot,thedepot in‐chargeshouldbe fixedandplaces forpickupofpeople,parking,mechanicalgangetc.shouldalsobefixed.Smallvehiclesfortakingpassengersfromdepottotheplaceoffaircanbearrangedonlyifthetrafficcanbeproperlycontrolled.

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ArrangementforWaterSupply:‐Itisnecessarytomakearrangementforadditionalpuredrinkingwaterandwaterforotheruseduringtheperiodoffair/festival. Advanceplanninginthis regard could be made for specific issues and agencies are deployed, e.g. villagePanchayat/Municipalitylookingatissueinvolved.Howmuchwatersupplytheycanprovideandfromwhich sources? Water supplyBoard –Howmuch supply they canprovide and throughwhichmeansetc. Allthesemattersshouldbepre‐plannedconsideringthenumberofvisitorson particular day. If the additional requirement is to bemet from tankers; it should also bedecidedinadvance,astowherewillthesupplysourceandtowhichdestinationtheywillbringthesupply.Ifpossible,suchsupplyshouldbeoutsidetheplaceofFair/Festival,andthencouldbesuppliedtotheplacethroughwaterpipelinetoavoidthetankerstocrosstheplaceoffair.Ifnecessary,watersupplycanbearrangedzone‐wise.Thesourcesofwaterwithintheareaoffair,suchaswaterpumpetc.shouldberepairedbeforetheactualevent. Thoseinchargeofwatersupply should be equipped with communication plan so they can be in touch with topmanagementduringemergency. PVCtankscanbeusedforstorageofwateratvariousplaces.Considering the rush of people, arrangements should be made for drinking water at publicplaces. Drinking water should be properly chlorinated to ensure it is germfree. In case ofemergency requirements, standbymotor pumps with necessary H.P. capacity should be keptready with necessary staff. Control room should be established to immediately look intocomplaintslikeleakageorinadequatesupplyorwaterloggingetc. Thephonenumberofsuchcontrolpointmustbeproperlydisplayed.

ElectricitySupply:‐Electricityisanimportantcommodityaswater,milkandfood.Itisnecessary for control point as well as the Dharmashala, guest houses, hotels, temple, fordecorationetc. Inorder to supplyadequateand constantelectricity, it isnecessary toensurethatconcernedOfficerisavailablethereroundtheclockatdesignatedlocation.

The whole area should be divided into several zones and for each zone, adequatenumbers of Engineers, Supervisors, helpers, lightmen etc. suitably placed. Separate controlroom should be established with their defined jurisdiction for electricity supply andmaintenance. In order to avoid accidents, transformers of adequate capacities should beinstalled to take care of electric load. Temporary connections should be provided for stalls,placesof entertainment, flyingwheel etc. Generators shouldbe installedat importantplacesliketemple,controlpoint,STdepotetc.Besides,reserveelectricitysupply,staffshouldbekeptinstandbypositionformeetinganyexigencies.Allconcernedshouldbeproperlyorientedastowhat action to be taken during accidents and all concerned should be properly equipped tohandlesuchsituation.

Health: ‐ At the place of fair, onemain center should be established for emergencytreatment. As far as possible, such center should be located in the local hospital andarrangements should bemade for presence of doctor and staff round the clock. Besides, thecenter should be equipped with an ambulance van. If the fair is very big more ambulancesshouldbemadeavailable for service. Amobile teamshouldbeattached to theAmbulance toprovide treatment forthwith. Adequate stock of medicines and equipment’s should bemaintainedinboth,inambulancevanaswellasathealthcenter.Thesecentersalsoshouldhaveadequatemedicinesandcommunicationtools.

RescueTeam:‐Duringfairsandfestivals,peoplecomeingreatnumbers.Duringsuchperiod,thepossibilityofpeoplebeingdrowninginwaterorincidentslikestampedecannotberuled out. Despite all preventive steps being taken, when such incidents take place, it isnecessarytokeeptherescueteamready,withpeoplewhocansavepeoplefromdrowning,withthehelpoflocalmunicipality,atthecontrolroom.Besides,forpreventionagainstfireetc.,thefirefightingteamshouldalsobekeptready.

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Control on food articles: ‐ It is necessary to arrange for proper verification of foodarticlesanddrinksduring fair. Whenevernecessary,samplescanbecollectedanddispatchedforproper examination. Food Inspectors shouldbe instructed to takenecessary action as perPrevention of Adulteration in Food Articles Act, 1954 and rule made there under in 1955,adulteratedvegetables,fruits,sweetsetc.shouldbedestroyed.Careshouldbetakentoseethatthe sweetsdonot contain in‐edible colorsand that spuriousdrinksarenot sold. Proper careshould be taken for cleanliness at lari‐gallas and restaurants. Care also should be taken thatsweets are prepared from qualitymaterials. The edible articles should be properly covered.Specialcareshouldbetakentoseethatcasesof foodpoisoningdonothappendueto inferiorquality ofmilk andmilk‐preparations. The prices of food articles should be displayed and itshouldbeseen thatnounreasonablepricesarecharged fromthecustomers. Theweightalsoshould be proper. Planning should be made for agencies to supply and distribute milk. Ifpossible,themilkcentershouldbeopenfor24hours.Staffshouldbeplacedtowatchthatthehigherpricesarenotchargedformilkduetoshortsupply.

Cleanliness: ‐ Propercareshouldbe takentosee thatnotification is issuedregardingcleanliness.Adequatepublicationshouldbemadethattheshopkeepersandotherpeopleplacethegarbageinthedustbins.Thisshouldbemadecompulsory.Thetotalareashouldbedividedin the sectors and for each sector, a team of Sanitary Inspector sanitary workers could todeployedanditshouldbeinsuredthattheteamisequippedwithequipment’sandinsecticides.Separate teams should be kept for removing solid waste and dry waste. Besides, drainagecleaningteamshouldalsobeseparateone.Ifthereisheavyworkload,theshiftsystemshouldbeintroducedforroundtheclockcleanliness.Cleanlinesscaneasilybedoneduringnighthoursorthosetimeswhentheplaceislesscrowded.Aseparateplaceshouldbeidentifiedforcontrolofstrayanimals;andaseparatesquadshouldbemaintainedforsame. Strictactionshouldbetakenafterissuingnotificationundersection23ofBombayPoliceAct. Separateplacesshouldbeidentifiedforcollectionofgarbage.Arrangementsshouldbemadetotakeawaythegarbagewiththehelpoftractorsorotherequipments.Pesticidesshouldbesprayedatallplacesneartodrainageetc.Additionaltoiletsshouldbeprovided.Suchtoiletsshouldbepreparedinadvanceand additional staff should be provided for its cleanliness. For monitoring of the entirecleanliness work, a team with up‐to‐date communication system should be placed on duty.Separateplanmaybepreparedforcleanlinessofmainroads,STstand,Hospitalsetc.

(2) Celebrationofevents.

TheStateGovernmentcelebratesseveralevents–UttarardhMahotsav(Modhera),TaraRiri Festival (Vadnagar), Champaner Festival, Tribal Festival, Navratri Mahotsav, Children’sDance‐DramaFestival,GirnarClimbingCompetition,SwimminginSea,BoatCompetitionetc.

It is important that the aspects like duration and place are kept in view. The long‐duration festivals like Youth Festivals and Sports events are planned in its own way. ThecelebrationofIndependenceDay(5thAugust),RepublicDay(26thJanuary),GujaratDay(1stofMay) etc. are donewith joy and fun. For long duration festivals, it is necessary to constitutefollowingCommitteestolookaftervariousaspects:‐

1. MainOrganizingCommittee;

2. ReceptionandRegistrationCommittee;

3. AccommodationCommittee;

4. FinancialTransactionCommittee;

5. CulturalProgrammeCommittee;

6. InaugurationandConclusionProgrammeCommittee;

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7. PublicityCommittee;

8. HealthCommittee;

9. FoodArrangementCommittee;

10. PandalandElectricityManagementCommittee;

11. InvitationCardDistributionCommittee;

12. LawandOrderCommittee;

13. LiaisonCommittee.

Ifnecessary,moreCommitteescouldbeconstituted.

For organizing most important event, various responsibilities should be assigned todifferentofficialsconsideringtheaspectsofplace,detailsof theprogrammes,arrangementforrehearsal, sitting arrangements, stage, hall or pandal,microphone& loud speakers etc. Moreattentionisrequiredtoensurethatprogrammeisverywellarranged,thatitstartsatrighttimeandthatitisconcludedatstipulatedtime.Besides,properarrangementforcomparingisalsotobe made. Regular in‐time starting and concluding of celebration of Independence Day andRepublicDayaremostimportantandessential.WhenaStatelevelprogrammeisarranged,theinvitationtoHon.Ministers,MPs,MLAs,OfficebearersandotherVIPsshouldreachintimeandthesittingarrangementsshouldbeasperprotocol.

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Chapter 59

"AapnoTalukoVibrantTaluko"(ATVT)

A.T.V.T.isamajorstepinthedirectionofdecentralization,

TherecentlyconcludedGaribKalyanMela(May‐2011)schemebroughtabout,whatonecould call, anepiphany in thewaygovernance couldbe improvedanddecentralized to grassroot levels, at the same time. TheGaribKalyanMela scheme enabledpeople living below thepoverty line to receive government aid directly without involving any middle men, thereby,eliminatingred‐tape.TheprocesswasexecutedatTaluka leveldue towhichtherewashardlyanydelay inreceiving theaid.Due toanefficientand flawlessdisplayofexecutionduring theGarib Kalyan Mela, the government has launched an ambitious, yet promising new way ofgovernance called ‘Apno Taluko, Vibrant Taluko’ (ATVT), which will provide around 124services,377schemesand96activitiesundervariousstategovernmentdepartments,atTalukalevel.

Decentralization of governance would give more power to the people and help themestablish and run their businesses in amore efficientmanner, which in turnwould help theTalukaprosper.Treatingeachtalukaasaseparateunitwithitsownblueprintfordevelopmentwouldtakeintoaccounttheuniquecharacteristicsandfeaturesofthatregion.ThustheTalukadevelopment plan would consider the unique strengths and weaknesses of that particularTaluka,ratherthanjustimplementingaplandevelopedforanentiredistrictwhichmayormaynot be beneficial to a particular Taluka. Having a separate development plan for each TalukawouldalsoinculcateaspiritofhealthycompetitionamongthedifferentTalukas.

Red‐tapeandharassmentbymiddlemeninissueslikerenewaloflicensees,servicesandcertificateshavealwaysbeenmajorhindrancestopeople,especiallybelongingtosmellertownandvillages.Forexample,somecertificatesareissuedatdistrictheadquarters.ButbyenablingtheTalukaJansevaKendrawiththeauthoritytoissuesuchlicensesandservicesandcertificates,an enormous amount of time andmoney is saved due to the reduction of cost time and it isefficient and at the same time, the risk of corruption and other such hindrances is alsominimized.

MajorStepsareinitiatedbyGovernmentasbelow:

• ATVTapproachbeganon28‐04‐2011.

• Creationofnew57Prantofficesaccountingto112morePrantOfficers.

• Construction ofModel Taluka Seva Sadan (Taluka Offices either at one building or insamecompounds).

• SettingupofnewTechnicalWingsatallTalukaswithDEEsandhissetup.

• AprovisionoftheflexifundofRs.375croresforTalukaDevelopmentPlan.

• Various schemes and activities Delegated at Taluka level by various departments forempoweringTalukaadministration.

• TalukaJansevaKendrasstartedatallthe225Talukas.

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• 457services&schemesdeliveredfromTalukaJansevaKendras(includingonedayandTimeboundservices)

• Taluka Co‐ordination and Grievances committee formed headed by Prant officer. Thecommitteehastomeeteverymonth.

• EachJansevaKendraisprovidedwith5computers,5printersand5webcamsalongwithLAN&GSWANconnectivity10mbps.

TheStateofGujaratisstridingtowardsprogressinallits26districts.Gujaratismakingstridesinalltheworkof225Talukas,orthe‘225pillarsofGujarat’.Thesuccessofthisapproachwould require them to be proactive, innovative and in‐tune with the needs of the region.Fostering a healthy competition between various Taluka administrations would, in the longterm,benefittheeconomyandlivelihoodofpeopleintheregion.

ATVTgovernanceistoempowerthepeopleandhelpthemshapethecourseoftheirlivesandbusinesseswithminimuminterferenceofbureaucracyanditsprocedures.Afterall,amanhasrighttoenjoyfreedomofleadinghislifeinawaythatisbeneficialtohimandhissociety.

The formof governance is seen toespeciallybeneficial forpeople fromuneducatedorlow–incomebackgrounds.

OneofthemainobjectiveistoalsoprovideforalltheTalukaofficesinonecomplexi.e.TalukaSevaSadanfortheconvenienceofpeople

Empowering the Taluka level administration would also create more employmentopportunitieswithintheTalukaasaplethoraofskillswouldberequiredtoplananddevelopasuccessfulmodelforregionlikeengineeringskills,medicalskills,administrativeskillsetc.ThuspeoplewouldbemoreresponsibletowardstheprogressoftheirTaluka.

"AapnoTalukoVibrantTaluko"‐Anapproach.

A.T.V.T. is a Unique approach in decentralization of power, Decentralization ofgovernance would give more power to the people and help them establish and run theirbusiness in more efficient manner, and with this approach, government can serve the lastpersonof the society in propermanner. Thebasic concept ofA.T.V.T. is to takeplanning andimplementation to the taluka level so that the whole administrative process become speedy,easy,transparentandcitizencentric.

WiththehelpofA.T.V.T.administrativeprocesseswallgenerateresultswhichareusefultodailyaffairsofthecitizen.

ThroughA.T.V.T.talukateamwillbeempowered,Treatingeachtalukaasaseparateunitwithitsownblueprintfordevelopmentwouldtakeintoaccounttheuniquecharacteristicsandfeaturesofthatregion,thusthetalukadevelopmentplanwouldconsidertheuniquestrengthsandweaknessofthatparticulartaluka,havingaseparatedevelopmentplanforeachtalukaalsocreatesaspiritofhealthycompetitionamongalltalukas.

To empower Taluka, taluka teamwill be built on the pattern of district team, so thattaluka can become the catalyst of development and good governance on the principal of“maximumgovernanceminimumgovernment”.

PlanningandImplementationonTalukalevel

(1) At present, planning is taking place at state or district level, and state targets aredistributed to districts and then to sub‐district levels. Instead of this, under A.T.V.Tplanningtakesplaceatthegrassrootlevelasperthetaluka’sneeds.

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(2) BhaskaracharyaInstituteofSpaceInformaticsandGeo‐Informatics(BISEG)issurveyingthe taluka asset and updating the taluka and village profile. On the basis of thisinformationgapanalysisandcommonassetdirectorywillcreated,whichwillbeandtocreatetalukadevelopmentplanandtalukatheme.

SpheresofATVT

(1) PlanningofSocial&InfrastructuralAmenities: (a) TalukaPlanningCommittee(b) GapAnalysis(c) SWOTAnalysis(d) TalukaTheme(e) GIS‐basedPlanning

(2) Coordination,Monitoring&ServiceDelivery:(a) TalukaCoordination&GrievanceCommittee(b) ClusterApproach(c) CommonMIS(d) JansevaKendra

(3) SimplifiedImplementationofSchemes

(a) ConvergenceofVariousschemes

(b) RestructuringofCommonSchemes

(4) GrievanceRedressal

(a) TalukaCoordination&GrievanceCommittee

(b) TalukaSWAGAT

(c) GramSWAGAT

(5) DelegationofPowersatTalukaLevel

(a) MonitoringandSupervisionbyPrantOfficer

(b) DelegationofPowerstoTalukaOfficersbyVariousDeptts.

(c) Receiving&DisposalofApplicationsatJansevaKendra

ROLEOFDISTRICTCOLLECTORINA.T.V.T.

A.T.V.Tprogramisbasicallyadevelopmentprogramattalukalevel,thoughPrantofficeristheleadingofficer,theroleofacollectorisveryimportant.Collectorisabridgebetweenstateandsubdistrict level,alongwithhisregulardutieshealsohastoperformthedutyofastrongcoordinatorforA.T.V.T.

ASACOORDINATOR.

Collectorhastocoordinatebetweendifferentofficialsofdifferentdepartments.Incloseco‐ordinationwithPrant officer,Collectorhas to ensure that implementationofA.T.V.T is onrightpath,keepingco‐ordinationbetweenvariousdepartmentatdistrictlevelsothatcollectorcan solve theproblems of implementation of delegated powers on taluka level, In district co‐ordinationcommitteemeetings,collectorhastoreviewtheA.T.V.Tprogress.

INTHEFIELDOFPLANNING.

Taluka development plan and Taluka gap analysismonitoring is duty of the collectorunder A.T.V.T. Collector has to ensure that Taluka Planning Committee meets regularly andworkswellandtheworksuggestedbyTalukaPlanningCommitteeistakenupforconsiderationbyDistrictPlanningCommittee.

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SOFTWAREANDJANSEVAKENDRA

National informatics center is developing the software named C.M.I (commonmanagementinformationservice),TheC.M.Ideploymentwillrequirecollectortoensurethatatthesubdistrictlevel,informationisuploadedtimelyandcorrectlyinthissoftware.

Collector has tomonitor the performance of Janseva Kendra at regular interval.MoreovercollectorhastoworkasthepresidentofDistrictE‐sevasociety,andmakesurethatalltheservices of the various departments are available and provided in time as per the limitprescribedatTalukaJanSevaKendra.

TOSTRENTHENDECENTERLISEDDISTRICTDEVELOPMENTPLANNING

Asper the resolutionDated:06/02/2012no.vja‐152011‐418‐yofG.A.D , tostrengthenthedecentralizeddistrictdevelopmentplanningprogramme,underthetalukastarkerapproach,Collectorhastoworkfor“AapnoTalukoVibrantTaluko”programmeandtoutilizethegrantaspertheprocedurelaiddownintheresolutionmentionedabove.

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Chapter 60

Election

In our democracy, election of representatives of people is an important processassociatedwithadministration.

Under Article 324 of the Constitution of India, the Election Commission of Indiaundertakes the functions of preparing electoral rolls and arranges for conducting elections ofLok Sabha and LegislativeAssembly, as the casemay be, under its supervision, guidance andcontrol.

Under section 13AAof Peoples’ RepresentationAct, 1959, the Election Commission ofIndia appoints the District ElectionOfficer. District Collector acts as District ElectionOfficer.Besides,whentheLokSabhaelectionsareheld,Collector‐cum‐DistrictElectionOfficerperformstheconstitutionaldutiesasRetuningOfficerofparticularLokSabhaconstituency.TheElectionCommissionofIndiaappointstheReturningOfficerundersection21ofPeople’sRepresentationAct,1951.

In the importantelectiondutiesofLegislativeAssemblyandLokSabha, theOfficersofthelevelofDeputyCollectorsandMamlatdarsunderthedirectcontrolofCollectorperformthefollowingfunctions:‐

(1) TheofficersofthelevelofDeputyCollectorsofGujaratAdministrativeServiceActasAssistantReturningOfficersinLokSabhaConstituencyandasReturningOfficersinLegislative Assembly constituency as well as Election Registration Officer ofLegislative Assembly constituency. The Election Commission of India appointsElection’ Registration Officers under section 13B of People’s Representation Act,1950.

(2) TheOfficersofMamlatdarcadreactasAssistantReturningOfficersandasAssistantVoters’RegistrationOfficerinLegislativeAssemblyconstituencies. Undersection22of People’s Representation Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India appointsAssistantReturningOfficers. DuringLokSabhaorLegislativeAssemblyElection,theCollector‐cum‐DistrictElectionOfficer,Officers in thecadreofDeputyCollectorsandofficersinthecadreofMamlatdarsperformfollowingconstitutionalduties:‐

(i) Topublishthenoticeforelection;

(ii) To efficiently conduct the election in the constituencies in which they areReturningofficers.

(iii) Toacceptthenominationsfromthecandidatesandtoverifythem.

(iv) Todistributethesymbolstothecandidates;

(v) Topreparealistofcandidates;

(vi) Togettheballotpapersprintedandthedispatchthepostalballotstoservicevoters;

(vii) TosendthePollingOfficerwithpollingmaterialtothepollingbooth;

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(viii) To supervise the working of polling officers on the day of voting in theirconstituenciesandtosubmitnecessaryreporttotheElectionCommissionofIndiaandtoChiefElectionOfficer.

(ix) To get the voting done in a fair manner in accordance with the legalprovisionsoflaw;

(x) Todecidetheplaceforcountingandtoissuenoticetothecandidatesaboutplaceandtimeofcounting;

(xi) Tocountthevotesandtodeclaretheresultsofelection.

All these functionshavebeendescribed indifferent laws related toelectionwhichareincorporatedinManualofElectionLaw.Besides,whiledischargingofdutiesasElectionOfficerorAssistantElectionOfficer,theyhavetocarryouttheinstructionscontainedin“HandbookforElectionOfficers”.Further,theyhavetoactaccordingtovariousinstructionsissuedbyElectionCommissionofIndiafromtimetotime.

Under section 13CC of People’s Representation Act, 1950, all the Officers andGovernmentServantswhohavebeenappointedforworkrelatedtoelectoralrollrevisionorforelection of Lok Sabha/Legislative Assembly, are during the period of such appointmentconsideredunderdeputationtotheElectionCommissionof Indiaworkingdirectlyundertheircontrol,supervisionanddiscipline.

PollingBooth :‐ Accordingtosection25ofthePeople’sRepresentationAct,1950, theCollector‐cum‐District Election Officer is responsible for preparing polling booths in theLegislative Assembly constituencies in his/her district. The district election officer has toprepareaproposalforpollingboothsaccordingtotheinstructionsoftheElectionCommissionsandaftergettingitverifiedbytheChiefElectionOfficersubmitittotheElectionCommissionofIndia.AftergettingapprovalfromtheElectionCommissionofIndia,theconcernedplacecanbeutilizedasapollingbooth.

TheDistrict ElectionOfficer has to get personally verified all the place/building to beproposedaspollingboothbytheofficer,notbelowtherankofDeputyCollectorandhastogivecertificatetothateffect.

Besides,beforemakingaproposalforpollingbooth,DistrictElectionOfficerisrequiredto have consultation in this regard with the political parties and after considering theirreasonable suggestions, if any, theproposal forpollingbooth is required tobemade, and thecertificatetothateffectisalsorequiredtobegiven.

If any building is utilized as a Polling Booth; without permission of the ElectionCommission, it becomes a seriousmatter. Therefore, thepermission of ElectionCommission,New Delhi is essential before using any place or building as a polling booth and the districtelectionOfficerhastotakecareinthisregard.

CodeofConduct:‐TheElectionCommissionofIndia,NewDelhihasissuedaModelCodeofConductforcandidatescontestingelectionandforpoliticalparties.EachCollectorhastoseethat the Code of Conduct is followed in his/her district. The incidents of breach of Code ofConducthavetobebroughttothenoticeofElectionCommission,NewDelhi.

InlightofthisCodeofConduct,theElectionCommissionhasissuedvariousinstructionsto organize election in free and fair atmosphere. These instructions aremainly in respect tomaintenanceoflawandordersituation.Besides,itisthedutyofthedistrictelectionofficertotakeallstepssuggestedbyelectioncommissionsothatavotercancasthis/hervotewithoutany

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kindoffear.Further,theElectionCommissionhasissuedseveralinstructionstoseethatthereisnomisuse of governmentmachinery. It is the duty of the district Election Officer that Thereinstructionsarefollowed.

AccountsoftheexpenditureinElection:‐

According to section 78 of Peoples’ Representation Act, 1951, all the candidates forelectionhavetosubmittheiraccountofelectionexpendituretothedistrictelectionOfficer.Thedistrict election officer has to see whether the contesting candidates keep their accounts ofelection expenditure as per rules and as per instructions of the Election Commission. If anycandidatedoesnotkeeptheaccountsofexpenditureproperly,actioncanbetakenunderclause171(h)ofIPCfortheexpenditureincurredbyhim.

Besides,thedistrictelectionofficerhastosubmitthereporttotheElectionCommission,New Delhi, whether the contesting candidates have submitted their accounts of electionexpenditurewithinonemonthofresultsofelection,totheDistrictElectionOfficerornot. Thecontesting candidate who has not submitted the accounts of election expenditure or has notmaintained theaccounts asper rulesgetnotice from theElectionCommissionas towhy theyshouldnotbedeclaredunfitundersection10ofthePeople’sRepresentationAct,1951andtheerringcandidatehastoreplyinthisregardtothedistrictelectionofficer.

Thus, district Election Officer has to take care about expenditure on election by thecandidate.

ElectoralRoll:‐

(1) Government of India hasmade rules regardingmethods of preparing of Electoral RollunderPeople’sRepresentationAct,1950.Thus,theVoters’listsarepreparedaccordingto the provisions of the above Act and rules made there under in tune with theconstitutional provisions regarding right to vote. The qualifications for eligibility ofenrollment in Electoral Roll are covered under sections 16, 17, 18 and 19 of the Act.Undersection14oftheAct,fixesfirstofJanuaryasthedate,ofcutoffforElectoralRoll.Section 20 of the Peoples’ Representation Act clarifies who is to be considered asordinaryresident.

(2) Vide section 21 of the People’s Representation Act, 1950, the voters’ lists are to berevisedasindicatedbelowunlesstheElectionCommissionofIndiaissueslegalnoteandgivesinstructionsinwritingotherwise:‐

1. BeforegeneralelectionsofLokSabhaandLegislativeAssembly;2. Before holding by‐election of the vacant seats of Lok Sabha or Legislative

Assembly.3. Atinanytimeayear,incasetheordersareissuedbyElectionCommission.

(3) Theelectoralrollsarepreparedconstituency‐wiseofLegislativeAssembly.Therevisionin electoral rolls is done either in details or in abridged manner. Besides, when theElection Commission orders to revise the electoral roll both in details as well as inabridgedmanner,suchrevisioncanalsobemade.Further,theElectionCommissioncanalsoorderforspecialrevision.Thus,therearefourtypesofrevisionofelectoralrolls.(1) Detailedrevision,(2) Abridgedrevision,(3) Partlydetailedandpartlyabridgedrevision;(4) Specialrevision.

AppointmentofPollingOfficers:‐

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TheappointmentsofPollingofficersandpollingemployeesaremadebyDistrictElectionOfficer under section 26 of the People’s RepresentationAct, 1951. The election Commission,issuesinstructionsinthisregardfromtimetotime,CollectorhastomakeproperarrangementforappointmentofPolling.Thepollingstaffisnotinformedinadvanceabouttheirplaceofduty.Besides,pollingstaffarenotappointedintheirownresidentialarea.Thepollingemployeesareappointed in the presence of observers appointed by Election Commission through randomisationtechniqueoncomputer.Thestaffmembersofthesameofficeorsamedepartmentarenotappointed at one location. The employees of Central Government are appointed on sensitivepollingboothsasmicroobservers.

ElectronicPhotoIdentityCard(EPIC):‐

The voter is provided with an identity card with his photograph by the ElectionCommissiontoensurefreeandfairelection,topreventvotingonothersnameandalsotoestablishvoteridentityatthepollingboothunderrule28ofElectoralRollRules,1960.Undertheprovisionoftherule,ithasbeendecidedtoprovideElectronicPhotoIdentityCard(EPIC)toallthevotersregisteredinElectoralRoll.

ThevoterisprovidedwiththeidentitycardalongwithsignatureandsealoftheElectors’registration Officer in prescribed design and size decided from time to time by the ElectionCommissionofIndia.ThisworkisundertakenbytheElectorsRegistrationOfficerandassistantElectors Registration Officer of the concerned Legislative Assembly Constituency, under thesupervisionandcontrolofconcernedDistrictCollectorandDistrictElectionOfficer.

Thedetailedprogrammeofprovidingphotoidentitycard(EPIC)hastobepreparedbyElectorsRegistrationOfficerandistogivenwidepublicityfortheinformationofthevoters, inCo‐Ordinationwiththeconcernedagency.

ElectionofMunicipalCorporations/Municipalities:‐

UnderArticle243‐VKofConstitutionof India, thesupervision,guidanceandcontrolofelectionsofMunicipalCorporationsandMunicipalitiesarevestedinStateElectionCommission.Accordingly,underBombayProvincialMunicipalCorporationAct,Section14,andsubsection(1)andunderGujaratMunicipalitiesAct,1963,section6,subsection4, thesupervision,guidanceandcontrolaswellasitsadministrationarevestedintheStateElectionCommission.TheStateGovernment has made following rules for elections of Municipal Corporations andMunicipalities:

(1) BombayProvincialMunicipalCorporation;and(2) GujaratMunicipalities(HoldingofElection)Rules,1994.

Underrule3ofboththeserules,theCollectorhasbeenappointedasCityElectionOfficerandDistrictMunicipalElectionOfficer respectively. Besides,under the followingnotificationsissued by Urban Development and Urban Housing Development Department of StateGovernment,theservicesofDistrictCollectorandotherrevenueOfficersaremadeavailabletotheStateElectionCommission,forthepurposeofelections.

(1) No.KV‐1028‐94‐NPL‐4593‐3576‐M,dtd.5‐2‐1994;(2) TheNotificationbyStateElectionCommissionNo.RCP‐CLtn‐NP‐CLAN‐94,dated

8‐6‐1994. Undertheabovementionedprovisions, theStateElectionCommissionhastocarryoutthe functionsrelatedtoconstitutionofwards,mappingandallocationofseats. TheCollectorsplay key role in submitting the proposals in this regard. Besides, the Collector‐cum‐District

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ElectionOfficerhastoundertaketheworkingofconductingfreeandfairelectionatdistrictlevelunderdirectguidanceandsupervisionofStateElectionCommission.

ElectionofPanchayats:‐

UnderArticle243‐DoftheConstitutionofIndia,thesupervision,guidanceandcontrolofPanchayatelectionsarevestedintheStateElectionCommission.UnderGujaratPanchayatAct,1993, section 15, sub section (3), the supervision, guidance, control and administration ofPanchayat electionarevested in StateElectionCommission. TheStateGovernmenthasmadeGujaratPanchayatElectionRules,1994forPanchayatElection. ThePanchayats,RuralHousingand Rural Development Department vide its notification No. KP‐208‐94‐ELC‐1094‐3249‐G,dated 12‐9‐1994, have placed the services of Collectors at disposal of the State ElectionCommission for election purpose. The State Election Commission has vide their orders No.RCLP‐CLTN/JiTaP‐DEO‐95,dated2‐3‐1995hasappointedDistrictCollectorsasDistrictElectionOfficersunderGujaratPanchayatElectionRules,1994,Rule(2),sub‐rule(1),clause‐Ch.Besides,the State Election Commission, vide order No. SEC‐CLC‐DLP‐VP‐95, dated 19‐4‐1995, has forelectionsoftheVillagePanchayats,delegatedthepowersoftheStateCommissiontotheDistrictCollectorsunderGujaratPanchayatAct,1993section‐15andunderGujaratPanchayatElectionRules,1994,Rules5,8,9,18,22,23,34,35,48,49,60and63asOfficerof theStateElectionCommission. Thepowersofmappingof thewardsandallocationof seats for theelectionsofvillagePanchayatshavealsoseendelegatedtoDistrictCollector,asOfficeroftheStateElectionCommission, by the State Election Commission. Under this provision, the Collector is nowresponsibleforallthefunctioningofholdingofGramPanchayatelections.ButfortheelectionofDistricts/talukaPanchayats,theStateElectionCommissionhastoconstitutetheconstituencies,mapping andallocationof reserve seats etc. but inpreparing and submissionofproposals inthis regard, thedistrict Collectorsplaya key role. Besides, all the responsibilities forholdingfreeandfairelectionatdistrictlevelunderthedirectsupervisionofStateElectionCommissionlieswithDistrictCollectorinthecapacityoftheDistrictElectionOfficer.

Gujarat Co‐operative Act, 1961 and Election of Co‐operative Societies and RulesregardingElectionofCo‐operativeSocieties,1982.

Inchapter4ofGujaratCo‐operativeSocietiesAct,1960,establishmentofvariouskindsofCo‐operativeSocieties,theirdutiesandtheirprivilegeshavebeendescribed.Besides,GujaratCo‐operative Societies Election Rules, 1982 have beenmade, and provisions have beenmadeenteringchapter11(1)(ElectionofseveralCommitteesofSocietiesandOfficers)ofGujaratCo‐operativeSocietiesAct,1961section145(a) to145(z). Inviewoftheseprovisions,Collectorhastoconducttheelectionofthesesocietieswhichareindicatedinsection74(c)ofGujaratCo‐operative SocietiesAct, 1961. Asper theGujarat Co‐operative Societies’ CommitteesElectionRules, 1982, for conducting these elections, as per definition under section 145(B) of the Co‐operative Act, Collectormeans Deputy Collector or any Officer not below the rank of DeputyCollectorasappointedbyGovernment.ForelectionoftheindicatedSocieties,PrantOfficerhastoactasCollector. Section74(C)of theCo‐operativeAct,describeswhichofthesocietiesandwhich of the committees of the societies, the members/officers of which are included inindicated societies’, forwhich theCollector is to conduct theelection. Thus, the topmost co‐operative institutions, district co‐operative banks, Gujarat State Agriculture and RuralDevelopmentCo‐operativeBankLtd.,Co‐operativePurchaseandSalesUnionsof theState,Co‐operative Sugar factories,Milk Producing Unions of the districts, district and taluka level Co‐operativeProcessingSocieties andanyother societieswhichhavebeendeclaredas ‘indicatedsocieties’are included in this. Besides, it also includes thoseCo‐operativeSocietiesand thoseCo‐operativeInstitutionswhicharedeclaredsobytheGovernmentbyissuingnotificationfromtimetotime.

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Forthepurposeofholdingelectionoftheseindicatedsocietiesorforholdingelectionsofmanagement Committees of indicated societies under sub section (2) of section 145(G), theGujarat indicatedsocieties’CommitteeElectionRules,1982aremadeand theelectionof suchindicated societies are held as per provisions contained under these rules. The rules alsocontain formats of several legal forms to be used in the process of elections. After holdingelections of themanagingCommitteemembers of such indicated societies, the election of theoffice bearers such as President/Vice President/Chairman/Vice Chairman etc. are held as perprovision of Section 145(Z) of the Co‐operative Act. Under this provision, after holding theelectionof themembersof themanagementCommittees forholdingtheelectionofconcernedoffice bearers of the indicated societies; when the meeting will be held of themembers/Committee,onlytheCollectororanyotherOfficerappointedbyhimforthispurpose,willbetheChairmanofthatmeeting. Thus,whentheelectionofthePresident/VicePresidentetc. of the indicated societies are to be held, such elections are to be held only by CollectorhimselforbytheOfficerappointedbyhimforthepurpose.

ForelectionofmembersoftheindicatedsocietiesorforelectionsoftheirPresident/VicePresident etc., the by‐laws of the concerned co‐operative societies apply. Therefore, it isnecessarytostudytheseby‐lawsoftheconcernedsocietiescarefully.Eachco‐operativesocietyhasitsownby‐lawswhichmaybedifferentfromothers.Theseby‐lawshavebeenapprovedbya competent authority in co‐operativeDepartment. Therefore, it becomesnecessary to studythematthetimeofeachsuchelection.ThelegalclaritiesthatexistintheelectionsofLegislativeAssembly/LokSabha/TalukaPanchayat/DistrictPanchayatsetc.arenotpresentintheelectionsof co‐operativesocieties (The legalmattersareverycomplicatedor confusinghere). Besides,whentheelectionofficerisnotassociatedorconversantwithco‐operativedepartment,he/shemaynotbeawareaboutlatestandup‐to‐dateprovisionsofco‐operatives.Thatiswhy,whentheelectionsofsuchsocieties/Committeesareheld,itisnecessarythatonetakesintoconsiderationthelatestandup‐to‐dateprovisionsofconcernedby‐lawsoftheindicatedco‐operativesocietiesor even those of co‐operative act. As per Agriculture/Co‐operative and Rural DevelopmentDepartment of Government of Gujarat Notification No. DhKh/1094/42/CSA/1093/2272/G,dated 21‐9‐1994, the Prant Officer have been declared as Collector in their sub‐divisionjurisdiction, and theyhavebeen empowered to use all thepowers as collector under chapter11(a)withintheirsub‐division.

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Chapter 61

DisasterManagement

ThegeographicalconditionsofGujaratStatearesuchthateveryyearsomesmallorbignaturalcalamitiesoccurandconsequentlytheGovernmentmachinerygetsengagedinit.MainlytheStatefacesfollowingtypesofdisaster:‐

1. Earth Quake, (2) Scarcity, (3) Cyclone, (4) Heavy rain/flood. Besides, Sometimesfollowingunfortunateeventsalsotakeplace:‐

1. Fireaccident,2. Accidentsofvehicles(includingroad,railandair).3. Industrialaccidents(wherechemicals/gasleakageorblaststakeplace)4. ConcerningPublichealth(suchasepidemic,foodpoisoning,drinkpoisoningetc.)5. Concerning animal health or loss of crops by birds (Foot andMouth diseases,

attackbylocust).6. Civicmovementandcommunalriots.

Inordertomeetwiththedisasters,variousDepartmentsweredeployedandemergencyservices, relief and rehabilitation services were provided but due to absence of prescribedprocedure,levelofresponsibilities,delegationofpowerandprinciplesofdisastermanagement,therewaslossoftime,energyandmoney.

Onthebasisofexperiencegained,theStateGovernmentenactedDisasterManagementAct,whichisknownasDisasterManagementAct,2003.UndertheAct,theGovernmenthasalsoformulatedapolicyforDisasterManagement.

ObjectivesoftheAct.

TheobjectivesoftheActare:‐

Effectivemanagementofdisaster; Tolessentheimpactofdisaster; Tomanagethereliefworkduringandafterdisaster; Tomakethisworksimpler; Toco‐ordinate,superviseandcontrol; Toimplementtheactionforre‐constructionandrehabilitationafterdisasterintheState

andtosupervise,controlandco‐ordinatesuchaction.

The act, with the above objective, aims at establishing Gujarat State DisasterManagementAuthority, as also to indicate other agencies and also to provide for themattersassociatedwithandancillarytoit.

In sections 23 and 24 of the Act, there is a provision for powers and duties of theCollector.

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Section23:‐

(1) Whenanyareaisaffectedbydisaster,theCollector,duringthatperiodwillordertheofficers of various departments of Government and local authorities to provideimmediateemergencyreliefaccordingtoDisasterManagementScheme.

(2) TheCollectorcanundertakefollowingfunctions:‐

(1) Toreleasetheavailablefundandtoarrangeforitsuse;

(2) Tocontrolandregulatethetraffictowardsdisasteraffectedareasorfromthatareaorintothatarea;;

(3) To control and prohibit the entry to, movement in and going to thedisastrousareaorwithinit;

(4) Toremovethegarbage,

(5) Tostartrescueandreliefwork;

(6) Tomakeappropriatearrangementfordisposalofunclaimeddeadbodies;

(7) Toprovidealternativeshelter;

(8) Toprovidefood,medicinesandothernecessarygoods;

(9) To order to carry out the relief work to the experts and advisorsassociated with disaster management under their guidance andsupervision;

(10) Totakecustodyandmakeuseofproperty,vehicle,equipment,buildingsorcommunicationmeansatprescribedtermsandconditions;

(11) Tomakespecialandprioritybaseduseoffacilities,whenevernecessary;

(12) Toconstructtemporarybridgesandotherinfrastructure;

(13) Toremoveunsafeinfrastructurewhichareriskytogeneralpublic;

(14) To co‐ordinate between non‐government organizations and to ensuretheirfunctioninginreasonablemanner;

(15) Topublicsafetymeasuresforcombatingthedisaster;

(16) Tomakeuseofreasonableforcefororderingmigrationandenforcingtheorder inorder to save the lives fromadisastrousplace to all ofpeopleresidingthereorpartthatof.

(17) Ifhe/shedeemsitfitthatsuchactionisnecessaryforprotectionoflivesor that of property and if the owner or tenant of such door or gate orstoppageisabsentorispresent;butrefusestoopenit;thenhe/shecanauthorize some person to open or get it opened the door, gate orstoppage;and;

(2) TheCollectorcanutilizepowersgiveninsub‐section(2)totheextentnecessaryandforfollowingpurposesonly:‐

(a) toprovideassistanceandprotectiontothecommunity;

(b) toproviderelieftothecommunity,

(c) topreventdisturbanceortofaceit;

(d) tomeetwiththedestructiveandotherimpactofthedisaster.

(3) TheCollectorcanalsoissueordertotheindividualortoaGovernmentAgencyandalsocantakenecessarystepstopreventthedisaster.

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Section24:‐

(1) TheCollector‐

(a) should ensure that the actions to prevent, or to lessen its impact or to makepreparations to meet with such impacts, are done according to prescribedguidelines;

(b) shouldprovide informationrelating tovariousaspectsofdisastermanagementsuchasprecautionandpreparationtotheauthority;

(c) Should ensure that the officers of the district get information aboutarrangementstobemadefordisastermanagement;

(d) Shouldensurethatdistrictdisastermanagementschemesareprepared,revisedandupdated;

(e) Shouldsimplifythemanagementactivitiesbeforeandafterthedisasterandforensuringit,shouldco‐ordinatewithlocalGovernmentoffices.

(f) Shouldsimplifytheestablishingofcommunitytraining,awarenessprogrammesandemergency serviceswith thehelpof local administration, non‐governmentorganizationsandprivatesector;

(g) Should establish inter‐departmental co‐ordination on the matters related todisastermanagement;

(h) Shouldreviewtheemergencyplans,accidentalplansandguidelines;

(i) Shouldensurethatthelocalauthoritiesofthedistrictareinvolvedindevelopingstrategytomeetthedisastersituation;

(j) should ensure that there is harmony between disaster management activitiesandplanning;

(k) shouldensurethatcommunicationauthoritiesarefunctioningwell;

(l) should ensure that firefighting instruments and other equipment related todisastermanagementarereadyforuse;

(m) shouldco‐ordinatethereconstructionandrehabilitationactivitiesinthedistrict;

(n) shouldhelp theauthority in supervisionand controlofprogressandresultsofrehabilitationandreconstructionactivities;

(o) should exercise powers and carry out functions as delegated by StateGovernment,AuthorityandCommissioner.

(p) should exercise those other powers and carry out those other functions asprescribed.

Collector.

Theunit fordisastercouldbeany localarea,suchasavillage, townorcityorvillages,townsorcities. MamlatdarisconsideredtobeafirstOfficerincapacityofthelocalOfficerfortakingimmediateactionsagainstimpactofdisasteronlocalareas.

The powers and functions to be exercised and carried out include plan before thedisaster, during the disaster and after the disaster. In the circumstances, the Collector, inparticular,hastoocarryoutfunctionsinfollowingway:

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1. Tobeequipped ‐ 1. People’sawareness;

(beforedisaster) 2. Preparingadisasterplan;

3. Tobeequippedforcombatingthe Disaster.

2. Immediatereaction 1. Tomonitor,controlandsupervise (duringdisaster) Theworkingbylocaladministration.

2. Toco‐ordinatewithRelief CommissioneroftheState.

3. Tohelpmigrationoftheaffected peopleandtoprovidethem immediaterelief.

4. Tomanageshelters.

3. Re‐constructionand 1. Tomonitorandcontrollocal Rehabilitation activitiesofre‐construction,

(afterdisaster) 2. Tomanagethefunctioningofre‐ constructionandrehabilitation.

FirstInformationReport(FIR):‐

TheCollector,whenhe/shecomestoknowaboutdisasterinanyarea,shouldsubmitaFirstInformationReporttotheReliefCommissionerassoonaspossible.TheFirstreportshouldinclude the brief description of measures taken by local administration and the assistancerequiredatdistrictlevel.

Ifthereisnoeventofdisaster,NILreportalsoshouldbesubmitted.ThisshouldbedailyroutineandalltheMamlatdarsshouldbekeptonalert.

EmergencyMeasures:‐

1. ToactivatecontrolroomsatdistrictandtalukalevelsandtoensurecontinuouscommunicationwithStateControlRoom;

2. Tokeeprecordof thegoods,material,machineryandmeansofcommunicationandprovidethemtothesevillages/townsinneed.

3. To conduct Mock Drill of District Disaster Management Scheme and makesuggestionsforadditionsandomissionsinthescheme.

4. Tosupervisetheplacesofrehabilitation.

Phase‐wisefunctionsduringdisaster.

Anycalamity,eithernaturalorman‐madehastobedealtwithasunder:‐

(1) RescueWork:‐ Whenanydisastertakesplaceaccidentallyornaturallyinthevillagesunder one’s jurisdiction, it is necessary to supply the manpower and material forrescuingofpeople inaccordancewithnature ofdisaster. Theconcerneddepartmentsshould be entrusted with the responsibilities of providing hospital treatment to theaffectedpeople.

(2) ReliefWork:‐Forvariouskindsoffunctions,lookingatthetypeofnaturalorman‐madecalamities, the co‐operation from theofficebearers aswell as voluntary organizations

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alongwiththatfromgovernmentmachineryshouldbesolicitedtothefullestextent.Theprovisions for food, clothing, tents, pure drinking water, proper health care etc. areprimaryandmostessentialandimportantrequirements.

Themanagementofalltheseshouldbedoneinfollowingpriority:‐1. Toremovetheaffectedpeopletosafeplace;2. Toremovetheinjuredpeopletonearesthospital;3. Tomakeavailablepuredrinkingwater;4. Tomakeavailableassoonaspossible,food/edibles;5. Toprovideclothingandblanketsetc.;6. Toprovidetentstostayastemporaryshelters.

(3) SurveyWork:‐

Immediately after any accidental event, it is most essential to collect preliminaryinformationorsoonaspossible.Ifoneisnotawareofsuchprimaryinformation,itismostlikelythat there will be difficulties in making a detailed survey and also a possibility of misuse ofgovernmentmoneybysomeanti‐socialpeople.Itshouldbeensuredthatwhilemakingdetailedsurvey, the teamconsistingofofficersandemployeesdonot succumbto thepressureof localleadersandpoliticalpersonsandthattheteamrecordsonlytrueandrealfactsintheirsurveyreport. The factscontained in thesurveyreport shouldbeverified in the lightof informationavailablewiththeOfficerconcerned.Onlyonthatbasis,theestimatesoflosscanbeassessed.

(4) Assistance:‐

The assistance in the urban areas is to be distributed by Collector, for which theinstructionsofReliefCommissionershouldbefollowed.

(5) In any circumstances, both in case of natural calamity or man‐made calamity, theinformation and intensity are likely to be different. The advance planning is necessary inhandlingsuchcalamities.Theaspectstobeconsideredinsuchadvanceplanningaremanpower,availabilityofmaterials, sourcesofassistance incaseofmorehelp isnecessary, availability inconcerneddistrict,whatfurtherassistancecanbeavailedfromtheneighboringdistrictetc.Forthispurpose,itisnecessarytoprepareanactionplanandtoupdateitfromtimetotime.PrantOfficerneeds tobecautious inseveralmatters,e.g.;when there isapossibilityofcyclone inaparticular area during some definite period of time, the preparation in accordance to thesituation is very much necessary, e.g. the cyclone storm usually occur during May‐June andduringSeptember/OctoberonseashoreofSaurashtraandthattoofromBhavnagartoJamnagarandKutchcoastal areas. Likewise, everyyearduring July andAugustbothSouthGujaratandCentralGujaratexperienceheavyrainsandfloods.Therefore,atleastinthosedistricts,advanceplanningbecomesessential.InSomewas,inthereborderdistricts,wherethereisapossibilityofwar, the civil defense training should bemade compulsory in those districts aswell as in allmajor cities. In thosedistricts,where thereare factories/industriesmanufacturingchemicals,advanceplanningtomeetwiththesituationofcontrollinggas‐leakageandchemicalmishapsareessential.

Inordertoprovideforallsuchitemsinaphasedmanner,oneshouldfullyutilizeone’sgood and healthy relations for harnessing the servicer’s of citizens, voluntary organizations,trainedvolunteersetcinprovidinghelptotheaffectedpeople.

I.D.R.N.andS.D.R.N.:‐

The Government of India has worked out India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN)websiteandsent it tovariousdistricts. Inthewebsite, theDisasterResourcesatdistrict level

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are shown and the information is regularly updated and reviewed. Here also the details ofdistrict‐wiseresourcesshouldbeprepared.

Besides,GujaratStateDisasterManagementAuthorityhasalsopreparedStateDisasterResourceNetworkinco‐operationwithUNDP.Properattentiontothiswillfacilitateimmediatereactionsatthetimeofdisaster.

Village/Taluka/DistrictDisasterManagementPlan.

GujaratStateDisasterManagementAuthorityhaspreparedVillageandTalukaDisasterManagementPlaninco‐operationwithUNDP. Properguidanceshouldbeprovidedforproperplanningatvillageandtalukalever.TheMultipleDistrictDisasterManagementPlanshouldbeprepared aswell as updated on regular basis. Therefore, the Collector should be active andcontinuouslyreviewissuesrelatedtodisastermanagement.

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R.I.C.Inspection

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Chapter 62

ReviewofRevenue/AdministrativeWork

Revenue inspection commissioner has decided 1 to 35 revenue pointswith a view ofcomprehensivereviewofrevenuework.Itisnecessarytogettherealpictureofrevenueworkcarriedoutfromruralleveltodistrictlevelbythesestatements.Thereviewofworkofcollectorsis based on the details being submitted from taluka headquarters. Keeping into mind thesepoints,itisveryimportanttoreviewtherevenueworkofemployeesworkingattalukalevel.Itistrue that no aspect shouldbe left untouchedby reviewing their allwork.Thesepoints are asfollows.

Sr.No. Detail

(1) Appendix‐AMonthlydiaryoftheCollector

(2) Appendix‐BTourProgrammeoftheCollector

(3) RICMonthlystatementsNo.1to35

1. Statementoftourandfieldworkofnighthalt

2. Statementofinspectionofvillagerecord(Appendix‐A)andfieldworkofgeneralinspection.

3. Astatementshowingdisposalofcases

4. Statementofawaitcasesduetolackofinformation

5. Statementshowingdisposalofcases/appealsundervariouslaws.

6(1) Astatementshowingdetailofdisposalofcasesofencroachmentofgovernmentlandinurbanareas(Agricultural)

6(2) Statementshowingdetailofdisposalofcasesofencroachmentofgovernmentlandinurbanareas(non‐agricultural)

7(1) Statementshowingdetailofdisposalofcasesofencroachmentofgovernmentlandinruralareas(agricultural)

7(2) Statementshowingdetailofdisposalofcasesofencroachmentofgovernmentlandinruralareas(non‐agricultural)

8. Statementofrecoveryofgovernmentdues.

9. StatementofrecoveryofRevenueRecoveryCertificates.

10. StatementofRecordofrightsnotesdisposalof

10(1) StatementofnotestobeverifiedandverifiedoutofnotesdisposedatTalukaE‐DharaCentre.

10(2) StatementofnotesliabletorevisionoutofdisposableverifiablenotesatTalukaE‐DharaCentre.

11. Statementshowingdetailsofcasesaboutgivingnon‐agriculturalpermission(Section‐65)

12. Statementofcasesofconstructiondonewithoutnon‐agriculturalpermission(Section‐66)

13. Statementshowingdetailsofcasesofbreachofconditionofnon‐agriculture(Section‐67)

14. Statementofdisposalofgovernmentwasteland.

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15. Statementshowinginformationofresettlementandlandtransferoftriballandholdersundersection‐73AAofLandRevenueCode.

16. StatementofInspectionofworksofSubordinaterevenueoffices.

17(1) StatementofdisposalofparasofinspectionnotesofDistrictandsubordinateofficesbytheGovernment.

17(2) StatementofdisposalofparasofinspectionnotesofDistrictandsubordinateofficesbyCollector/Prantofficers.

18. Statementofinformationofsettlementofvillages.

19. Statementofinformationofdisposalofpendingparasforsettlement.

20. Statementofworkofrecordpromulgation.

21(1) StatementshowingfieldworkofPrantofficers.

21(2) StatementshowingfieldworkofMamlatdars

22. StatementofdisposalofPapersenteredinworksheet.

23. StatementofdisposalofGovernmentPapers.

24. StatementclassificationofRecord.

25. StatementshowingdetailsofcreditedRecord.

26. StatementshowingdetailsofdestroyedRecordeligibletobedestroyed.

27. StatementshowingofimplementationofVillagerecordsofless‐surplusstatementRecordfromSurveydepartment.

28. Statementofinformationtoassignthegametalland.

29. Statementofinformationofcasesofbreachofconditionoflandallottedatconcessionalrate,marketrateonlease.

30. StatementofdisposalofCasesoflandacquisition.

31. StatementofinformationofPendingCasesPrimary/departmentalinquiry.

32. StatementofdetailsofdisposalofA.G.AuditParas.

33. StatementofdetailsofCourtCases.

34. StatementshowingdetailsofspecialworkdonebytheCollectorintheDistrict.

35. StatementshowingdetailsofactiontakenonsubmissionapplicationsreceivedinSITandpendingapplications.

Withaviewofdoingthebasicrevenuework,itshouldbediscussedandreviewedasperpointsregularlyinmannerasdecidedbycircularNo.MTK‐MKM‐Vashi‐933‐2005at23/2/2005ofR.I.C.

Pointstobediscussedinthemeetingsofrevenueofficers/staff

PointNo.1‐Citizen’sCharter.

1(1) TheGovt.hasfixedtimelimitofeachworkundertheCitizen’sCharter.Whetherthe different types of applications/cases are disposed of in time limit or not? Revieweachapplicationrecordwise.

PointNo.2‐Pendingpapersofwork‐sheetandawaitcases

2(1) Reviewpendingpapersofwork‐sheetrecordwiseandalsothependingpapersofmorethan15days.

2(2) Whetherreminder/D.O.lettersaresentintimeornotinawaitcases?

PointNo.3‐ApplicationforreplyinLokDarbar.

3(1)Reviewpendingapplicationsrecordwise.

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PointNo.4‐Representationsinon‐linegrievanceRedressalprogrammeofHon'bleChiefMinister

4(1) Whether the applications under on‐line programme are disposed of on line ornot?Discuss.

PointNo.5‐Govt.letters/D.O.govt.letters

5(1)Whetherthelettersarerepliedintimeornot?Discuss.

5(2)Duetowhatreasonsthependinglettersarenotreplied?Reviewthisletterwise.

PointNo.6‐LettersofMinisters/M.L.A.andreplyofassemblyquestions

6(1)Discussaboutneedofimmediateandtimelyreplyonreceivingsuchletters.

6(2)Reviewofreasonsforwhichthependinglettersarenotreplied.

6(3) Whether the replies are given in time or not in the office of theMinister andM.L.A.&Discuss.

PointNo.7Clerk/Dy.MamlatdarRecordInspection.

7(1) QuarterlyProgrammeisbeingfixed.Whethertheconcernedemploy/officerhasconductedinspectionofRecordornot?Reviewit.

7(2) Whethertheconcernedofficercompliesthepointsbeinginstructedatthetimeofrecordinspectionornot?Reviewit.

PointNo.8:Compilationofparasofpendinginspectionnotesandinspectionofoffices.

8(1) Asperprogrammefixed,whetherthe inspectionofSubordinateoffices isbeingconductedornot?Discuss.

8(2) Whetherthetimelycompilationpointsmissedatthetimeofinspectionofofficesisbeingconductedornot?

8(3) Whether the compilation of pending points to be complied is sent to theconcernedofficerornot?Reviewit.

8(4) Whethertheinspectionnoteshavebeenclosedornotinwhichitisgrantedundertherightoralltheparasaregrantedinthoseinspectionnotes?Reviewit.

8(5) Review of pending work of compilation of inspection paras about inspectionconductedbytheofficeoftheRevenueInspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagar.

PointNo.9:InspectionNotesofA.G.Rajkot/Ahmedabad.

9(1) Whether thecompilationofparasofpending inspectionnoteshasbeensent totheconcernedofficeornot?Discuss.

9(2) Planforcomplianceofpendingparasandreplyshouldbedoneinsuchawaythatcomplianceofnotasingleparaispending.

PointNo.10CensusofCases:

10(1) Whetherthependingcasesfromeachrecordhavebeentakenintoconsiderationornot?Discuss.

10(2) Whether the procedure for speedy submission of compliance report by theconcerned Subordinate officer for disposal of all report by the concerned subordinateofficerfordisposalofallpendingcasesreportedisbeingheldornot?Discuss.

10(3) Prepare a list of pending cases of more than six months, Review its disposal.Discussit,andplansothatnotasinglecaseispending.

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PointNo.11:Aboutrecordofrightsand7/12:

11(1) Give instructions to the concerned officer/ employee that mutation entriesshouldnotbependingCompetentofficershouldcheckrecordofrightsandalsoshouldalsoensurethatallentersrelatedtohereditaryrightsareenteredregularly.DiscusswithActualfigurefrome‐dhara.

11(2) ReviewthependingworkofRecordcomputerization.

PointNo.12DisposalofLands:

12(1) Review the procedure of disposal of land, which became surplus under theGujaratAgriculturalLandceilingActandUrbanLandCeilingAct.

12(2) Reviewtheprocedurefordisposalofopenplotsfromwhichtheencroachmentsareremoved.

12(3) Reviewtheapplicationsoflandtobegivenonleaseforotherpurposeandquarrylease/mininglease,andotherpurpose

12(4) Whetherthestampdutyisbeingpaidornotbeforegivingpossessionundertheorderofsanctionedland?Reviewitorderwise.

PointNo.13Tenancy:

13(1) Reviewpendingapplicationsforchangeoflandfromagriculturepurposetonon‐agriculturepurpose.

13(2) Review pending applications for non‐agriculture purpose to be change of newtenuretooldtenure.

13(3) Reviews work of pending cases for taking possession of lands declared asgovernmentlardsunderthetenancyAct.

13(4) ReviewofpendingrecoveryofTenancyloan.

13(5) Whetherproperverificationisbeingdoneforsuchsurveynumbersbythefieldofficerswithaviewofthatnobreachofconditioninthelandsofnewtenure.

PointNo.14pendingcasesundervariousActs.:

14(1) Reviewsuchcaseswhicharependingonrecordsinoffices.

14(2) Planforspeedydisposalofpendingcasesofmorethansixmonths.

14(3) To be implemented by giving proper guidance by reviewing procedure ofadmittingCaveat,proceduretograntstayorderfordoingaffidavit,tosubmitremarksincasesandreviewprogressregardingprocedureofpendingcasesinothercourtslikecivilcount,HighCourt,SupremeCourtandtosubmitintimethecasestobesentinAppeal.

PointNo.15Record,DeadStock,Library:

15(1) Howmany filesarependingasper recordwhichare tobeclassified, review indetail.

15(2) Implementprocedureofdestroyingclassifiedrecord.Checkhowmanyfilesarependingtobedestroyedasperrecord.

15(3) Whetheritismarkedandalistispreparedandplacedintherecordroomoffilesclassified?Reviewpendingwork.

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15(4) Whethertherecordsareproperlymaintainedornot?Stepsaretakentokeeptherecordroomcleanandneat?Reviewit.

15(5) Whetherthedeadstockregisterhasbeenmaintainedandisupdated?

15(6) Whetheralltheitemshavebeencreditedinthedeadstockregisterpurchasedforofficeornot?

15(7) Whether thebooks of libraryhavebeennoted in the register ornot?And it ismaintainedornot?Reviewtheaboveissuer.

PointNo.16:Tosubmitperiodicalstatements.

16(1) WhetherthemonthlyandquarterlystatementareregularlysubmittedornottotheRevenueDepartmentandRevenueInspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagar?Reviewit.

PointNo.17:MaintenanceofPrescribedRegisters:

17(1) Whether the registers are beingmaintained or not as prescribed by the GAD/Revenue Department/ Revenue Inspection Commissioner, Gandhinagar office and, iftheyaremaintainedarethereinpropermanner?Reviewit.

17(2) Special verification of following register should be carried out at the time ofmeeting:‐

- TumarcensusRegister- ControlRegisterofInspectionparas- RegisterofGovt.dues- RegisterofGovt.awaitcases- CashBook- RegisterofSection65,66,67- RegisterofPendingcasesundervariousActs.- CentralRegisterofpendingcourtcases.

PointNo.18:E‐Governance:

18(1) ReviewofworkaboutLandRecordComputerization.

18(2) ReviewofuseofG‐swannetwork.

18(3) WhetherthesoftwareprovidedbyGADandNICisusedornot?Reviewit.

18(4) ReviewaboutgivingtrainingofModule‐1andModule‐2totheEmployees.

PointNo.19:Diary

19(1) Whether the diary is being regularly collected from the subordinate Prantofficers/Mamlatdarornot?

19(2) WhetherremarksaresubmittedintimeornotaboutDiary?

19(3) Whetherthecomplianceofsubmittedremarksissentornot?

PointNo.20:WorkaboutAccountsandEmployees:

20(1) Whetherverificationofcashbookandbalanceiscarriedoutornotregularlybythecompetentofficer?Discuss.20(2) Reviewtheworkofpreparingpensioncaseofemployeesnearretirement.20(3) ReviewtheworkofDuplicateservicebooksofemployees.20(4) InstructtheconcernedforspeedydisposalofAdvanceapplicationanddifferenttypesofleaveapplicationsofemployees.20(5) ReviewofcasesofpreliminarycasesandDepartmentalinquiry.

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PointNo.21:Non‐Agriculture:

21(1) Review of pending applications for disposal as per norms decided by theGovernmentfornon‐agriculturalapplications.

21(2) Toinitiateactionsoastoavoiddelayinallconcernedofficerfortheopiniononapplicationsfornon‐agriculture(NoObjectionCertificate)

21(3) Reviewofworktodetectcasesofbreachofconditionifany,incaseswhichhavebeengivenpermissionofnon‐agriculture.

21(4) Review so that no case is pending for more than six months, by reviewingpendingcasesfordisposalundersection66,67ofLandRevenueCode.

21(5) Whether constructionhasbeen startedor not in all cases, in caseswhichhavecompletedsixmonthsafterreceivingnon‐agriculturepermissiononthedateofmeeting?WhetherinformationhasbeenaskedornotaboutafterconductingPanchnama?Andifbreachofconditionisfound,reviewtheworkofregisteringcaseofbreachofcondition.

21(6) Whethertheconstructionisallcaseshasbeencompletedornotinwhichthreeyears are over after giving non‐agriculture permission? Review should be carried outabouttheworktorelatedcasesofbreachofconditionifitisbeingdoneproperlyandtogetrealinformationbyconductingonthespot‐panchnamas.

21(7) Whetherthecommercialusehavebeendonewithorwithoutgettingpermissionofchangeinpurpose?Andithasbeenverifiedbyspotvisitornot?

21(8) Reviewofworkregardingsurveyandlandmeasurementrelatedtocasesofnon‐agriculture.

21(9) ReviewofpendingcasesforgivingSandsinnon‐agriculturecases.

PointNo.22:ConfidentialReport

22(1) WhethertheConfidentialReportsofallemployees/officershavebeenwrittenornotinatime‐limitprescribedbytheGovernment?Andwhetheritiskeptincustodyaftertimelyreviewandreportingornot?Reviewindetails.

22(2) If there is an adverse remark in confidential records, then the details ofproceduredoneinthisregardhasbeenfollowedornot.

PointNo.23:RecordsofMoveable/ImmovablePropertyandBail‐Bond.

23(1) Whether the Details, Agreement and Bail‐bond of all officers/employees havebeenobtainedornotaspertheinstructionoftheGovernment?Reviewit.

PointNo.24Otherpoints tobediscussedkeeping inmind the local situation ofothermattersnotincludedinabovepointslike:

24(1) Regularattendanceofemployees.24(2) Lawandorder24(3) Scarcity,Flood,Earthquake,DisasterManagement.24(4) SmallSavings,electionetc.24(5) Otheritems.

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Chapter 63

Common/Seriouserrorsandsolutions

Preface:

1. To streamline the revenue work, whether it is conducted without delay as per govt.policy and provisions of law, the inspection of revenue offices is conducted by theCommissionrate of revenue inspection as per a prescribed programme. In which, thework of revenue branch of dist. /taluka panchayat and all subordinate offices of thecollectorisreviewedandshort‐comings,instructionstocomplyitaregiven.Thegoalofinspection is tomake the administration efficient and people‐oriented and to removebottleneck, to stop repetition of mistakes and so that people’s grievances are solvedsystematically and effectively it is the goal of RIC inspection to give guidance to therevenueadministrativemachineryatdistrictlevel.

2. Bygeneralexperienceithasbeennoticedthatsomegeneralandseriousshort‐comingsareusuallyfoundinRevenueadministrationandinstructionshavebeengiventoremovetheregeneralmistakesbycircularofrevenueinspectioncommissionerdatedNo.MTK‐VHT‐Diary‐1515‐2005dt.6/10/2005.

3. General short‐comingsof administrativenaturewhich come tonotice in inspectionbyinspection teams should be rectified and instructions are also given to remove suchshort‐comings at the timeof inspectionof theoffices. It has come to thenoticeofRICoffice that the instructionsgiven in the inspectionnotesare sometimesnotcompletelyandproperlyfollowed.

4. The basic aim of inspection is to make district administration more efficient, and toremoveshort‐comings.The listof commonshort‐comings isas follows, theremistakesarebeingrepeatedlycommittedat thedistrict levelandbeennoticed in the inspectioncarriedoutbyRIC’soffice.Thepurpose forpointingout thesedraw‐backs isnot fault‐finding.But,thesehavebeenshowninthislistwithaviewofimprovingtheirworkandtoguideconcernedoffices.Asthesemistakesarebeingrepeatedveryoftenalotoftimeand energy of the govt. is wasted on the issue. The common draw‐backs which havecometothenoticeinthedistrictare.

(1) The compilation of pending inspection notes is to be donewithin twomonthsafter the inspection is over. Sometimes gross negligence is being found in thisregardandnoncomplianceofparasisthere,someofthisparesarependingsincemanyyears.

(1) The compliance of pending inspection notes should be undertaken onprioritybasis.

(2) To send regular reminders to the subordinate offices for timelycomplianceofsettlementinspectionnotes.

(3) Theheadofofficesshouldallotonedayinamonthtogetreviewinthedetailsofsituationofpendinginspectionparas.

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(2) Followingprocedureshouldbefollowedabouttumarcensustokeepcontrolondelayofdisposalofpendingcases.

(1) Topreparemonthlysummaryofpendingcasesintime.(2) Thehead of office should sign the summary sheet every fortnight after

verifyingit.

(3) Workoftumarcasesanditdisposaloftumars.

(1) To see that tumar census is done regularly and submitted in time bypropercountingofthependingcases.

(2) Toseethatregistersoftumarscasesaremaintainedproperlyinalatestformatseverymonthinaprescribedform.

(3) To ensure immediate disposal of all cases pending for more than twoyearsafterenteringinpersonalfileandalsoverifyingaboutthereasonsofdelay.

(4) Collector should see that the proposal is prepared as per indicatingprovisionsoflaw/rules/circularsandindifferentchecklistasprescribedbytheGovernment.

(5) Toseethattheallcasesaredisposedofintimelimitasprescribedinthecitizen’scharter.

(4) The PRA and PRB registers of periodical statements are not maintained as perschedule4and5ofofficeprocedure(exceptSachivalaya)

(1) TomaintainPRAandPRBregistersinproperformats. (2) TonoteregularlytheperiodicalstatementsinPRBregisters. (3) thisissueshouldbeverifiedbyheadofofficepersonally.

(5) The Registers of Government/ Ref D.O. letters are to be maintained as perschedule‐19oftheofficeprocedure(exceptSachivalaya)andasperschedule‐35ofAssembly.

(1) Theseregistersshouldberegularlymaintainedaspercalendaryear. (2) Entry should be made for each Government/Semi Government and

Assemblyquestions. (3) EntryshouldbemadeforalllettersintheregisterofGovernmentletters

submittingbytheheadoftheDepartmentandtheStateGovernment. (4) The head of office should sign the summary of statements for

Government/SemiGovernmentlettersafterverifyingit. (5) TheregisterofAssemblyquestionsshouldbeexaminedtwiceinaweek

whentheAssemblyisinsessionandonceinaweekwhentheAssemblyisnotinsession.

(6) The head of office should bring out his quarterly programme of inspection ofrecordofemployeesofhisofficeregularly.

(1) Hemustseetherecordduringinspectioninsteadoffillingonlytheformofrecordinspection.

(2) Record should be actually inspected instead of filling only the form ofrecordinspection.

(3) It should be specially verified that the compliance of earlier inspectionnoteshavebeencompletedornot?

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(7) The inspection of subordinate office has to be completed by the Heads ofDepartmentsintheconcernedyearsaspertheprogrammefixed.

(1) Inspection of Records of the subordinate offices should be strictlyconductedaspertheprogramme.

(2) With a view of maintaining uniformity of inspection, it should beconductedasperformAnnexure‐34oftheofficeprocedure.

(3) Care should be taken that there is immediate compliance of pendingparasaftertheinspection.

(4) Readingofinspectionnotesshouldbedoneregularly.

(8) Asper theprovisionofRule98(2)(4)of theBombayTreasuryRules1960, theHeadoftheofficehastophysicallyverifythecashandacertificateissuedincashbook.

(1) Attestationcertificateincash‐bookmustbegiveneverymonth. (2) Asperrule55oftheFinancialRules,cash‐bookandcashmustbecasually

checkedeverymonthregularly. (3) Copy fee and permanent Tasalmat Register should be properly verified

bymaintainingitinaproperform.

(9) Asper the instructionsgivenby thecircularNo.LND‐3978‐CH‐dt.16‐12‐78ofRevenueDepartment, regularverificationofGovernmentSurveyNosshouldbeconductedasprescribedrulesbythetourofficers.

(1) Asperthiscircular,Govt.surveyNos.shouldbeverifiedduringtour.

(2) Subordinate officers especially, circle officer/ circle inspector shouldverifygovernmentsurveyNos.during tourand itshouldbementioned in theirtowdiary.

(10) ThedisposalofapplicationsforArmspermissionshouldbedoneinpropertime‐limit.

(1) Suchapplicationsshouldbedisposedofwithin75days. (2) Licensesshouldberenewedintime. (3) If license Registers are torn out, then rule register should be prepared

andmaintained.

(11) In the cases of land acquisition, there is a delay at each stage. Due to delay ofworkingsystem,Time‐scheduleofacquisitionisdisturbed.

(1) Prescribedtimelimitsasperrulesoflandacquisitionshouldbeadhered. (2) efforts should be undertaken to receive amount of award from the

Acquiringbodyintime. (3) AfterdeclarationofAward,thepaymentshouldbemadeintimelimit. (4) Thedisposal of cases shouldbedone at prescribednormsby the Land

Acquisitionofficers.

(12) Classificationoffilesanddestroyingthefileswhichhadtohedestroyedisbeingdoneproperly.

(1) ClassificationofRecordsshouldbedoneintime. (2) FilesclassifiedshouldbedepositedintheRecordRoom. (3) Procedure should be done as per rule by preparing list of to the

destroyedfiles.

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(4) Care should be taken that there should be no difference in figures ofdirectphysicalverificationanddetailsasshowninRICstatement12(a)(b)(c).

(5) Maintaincleanlinessinrecordroom. (6) Fireextinguishersshouldbeinworkingcondition.Careshouldbetaken

thatfillingisdoneregularly.

(13) Physical verification certificate is to be given on 30th of June every year in theLibraryRegisterandDeadstockRegister.

(1) Suchcertificateshouldbegiveninprescribedtimelimit.

(2) LibraryRegistershouldbeupdatedregularly.

(3) Reconciliationofbooksshouldbedonewithregistersproperly.

(4) Incareof transferofofficer/employee, takingandhandingoverchargeshouldbedoneby,issuingrequiredcertificate.

(5) Deadstockregistershouldbeupdatedregularly.

Thepriceofitemshouldbeshowninitintheconcernedcolumn.

(14) It is necessary to maintain files of standing orders in a updated manner forefficientadministration.

(1) Files of standing orders should be updated regularly by getting latestorders/circularsoftheGovernmentandshouldbearrangedinpropermanner.

(2) The index, page nos. and circulars should be properly arranged andcompiledinthesefiles.

(3) Thefilesofcircularsshouldbemaintainedsubjectwise.

(15) Specialattentionshouldbepaidtothefollowingissuesinthedisposedofcare:‐

(1) MainlypageNos.shouldbegiven. (2) Daily‐worksheetshouldbewritten. (3) Completeinformationshouldbefilledintheprescribedcheck‐listbythe

Governmentinalldisposedcare. (4) Care should be taken that round seal of office is affixed in all orders

issued. (5) AllpapersdatedtoIssueofNoticewithitsdateandfinalordersshouldbe

keptonfiles. (6) The maps showing situation of the location with reference to all four

directionsduringPanchkyasbythefieldofficershouldbemade. (7) Onlyoriginalincopiesshouldbeusedinsteadofusingphoto‐copyincan

ofvillageformNo.6and7/12incasepapers. (8) Care should be taken for disposal of case as per the prescreened time‐

limit. (a)ChapterCase:SixMonths(b)DeportationCase:3months(c)RevenueCase:

Sixmonths.(16) Targethasbeenfixedaboutfield‐worktobedoneaspercircularNo.PTA‐1090‐

270‐Ddt.17‐1‐90ofDBranchofRevenueDepartment.

(1) Tourandnighthaltsmustbedoneaspertarget. (2) Verification of Village Record should be done as per prescribed

standards. (3) KhedutKhatavahishouldbeverifiedasperprescribedtarget.

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(17) Revenueofficersshouldsubmittheirmonthlydiaryintime.

(1) Monthlydiaryshouldbesubmittedbyeachofficerregularlyintime. (2) Remarkstotheissuedontourdiaryshouldbeissuedinprescribedtime‐

limit. (3) Complianceofremarkssubmittedshouldbedoneimmediately. (4) Remarks should be submitted properly about diaries of subordinate

CircleInspector/CircleOfficer.

(18) Sufficient care should be taken for recovery of Government dues by theMamlatdarattalukalevel.

(1) OncompletionofRevenueyear,procedureforcompletingTharavBandhshouldbecompletedintime.

(2) An updated list of defaulters should be prepared and its copymust bekeptwithPrantofficer,MamlatdarandCircleOfficer.

(3) TalukawiseupdatedregisterforrecoveryofGovernmentduesshouldbeproperlymaintained.

(4) As per provisions of Land Revenue Code, the procedure for forfeitingshouldbecompletedintimeaftergivingduenoticeetc.

(19) Workonbreachofconditionsinnon‐agriculturalcares.

(1) Updated registers in prescribed form of section 65, 66, 67 of landRevenuecodeshouldbemaintained.

(2) Caseofbreachofconditionshouldbedisposedofimmediatelybyissuingnotice.breachofconditioncanindecided,byspotverificationtodecidewhetherthe conditions have been followed or not as shown in for non‐agriculturecameramanorder.

(3) Verification of non‐agriculture survey Nos. should be done during thetourofallthefieldofficers.

(4) ProceduretogiveSanadsshouldbeimmediatelycompleted. (5) ProceduretoupdateRecordofnightsshouldbeimmediatelycompleted.

(20) Village Control Register should be maintained as in Annexure‐20 as per theinstructionsgiveninpara45ofchapter‐6ofthebookofofficeprocedure.

(1) VillageControlRegistershouldbemaintainedupdatedregularly. (2) ProperdetailsshouldbewritteninallcolumnsofRegister. (3) Confidential Records should be kept in the custody of appropriate

authorities.

(21) HeadofDepartment isresponsible forwritingCRofallhissubordinatestaffontime,ensurereviewandtogetallregardsupdated

(1)TomaintainupdatedregisterofCRwithremarks. (2)ItshouldbeensuredthatCRofeachemployeeiswritteneveryyearandits

certificatesenttoGovtontime. (3) To ensure that all papers to be list to the Talati are entered an required

registers.

(22) There should be no carelessness in regard to important matter Departmentalinquiry.

(1) Review of cases of Departmental inquiry should be done at frequentintervalsanditshouldbeensuredthatreportshouldbesubmittedbytheInquiryOfficerintime.

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(23) Verificationshouldbedone inprescribed formandshouldbe submitted to theGovernment after inspecting the monthly tour diary of circle officer/ circleinspectoretc.Thisway,therevenuerecordwouldbeupdated.

(24) Inspection is conducted in the revenue offices of the district by this officeregarding various administrative works. for good efficient administrative thedistrict level It is importanttomaintainupdatedregistermannerregardingallconcerned subjects. Two types of register are to be maintained which carefollows.

(1) InaprescribedformasdecidedbytheGovernment. (2) Inaformasconvenienttotheadministrationoftheoffice.

The above register would have to be maintained as per the details of theAnnexureenclosedherewith.

(25) The collector should review every month work of all of Prant officer andMamlatdars. It should be review that whether proper implementation ofGovernment programs has been done or not what type of approach has beenadoptedbythePrantofficerandMamlatdaraboutremarksgiveneverymonthinsuch review.Afterdoing such review, if it is foundnecessary, and any adversenoteagainstaparticularofficerhastobedone,thenitshouldbeinformedtotheconcerned officer. If, there is no improvement found in his work, necessaryadverseremarksshouldbeenteredinhisConfidentialRecordof theconcernedyear.Moreover,ifhisworkiscontinuouslyfoundveryweak,thenareportshouldbe submitted to the government. This report should also be submitted to theCommissioner(RevenueInspection)andthesecretarybyname.

(26) For theworkof Prant officer, the collector himself should keep anote in their“ephemeralroll”forweakandinefficientworkofaparticularofficer,reviewinghispersonalworkperformanceinregardtotheinstructionsgivenaboveforeachquarterlyperiod.Atthetimeofreviewingworkforaquarter,detailsshouldbekeptinmindaboutRICstatement222(8)tobesubmittedtothegovernment.Toimproveweakperformanceof thePrantofficers,guidanceshouldbegivenandinstructions by letters should also be given to them personally. When suchpersonal instruction letters are submitted to the government in RIC statement222(8) for information, then its copy should also be submitted to thegovernment. If any particular officer is found neglecting the remarks andinstructions continuously, then necessary adverse remarks should be made intheir confidential Records of the concerned year and a comprehensive reportwithfactsshouldbesubmittedbythecollectortothegovernment.

(27) The declaration of Return of immovable property of an employee should bemaintained properly by getting them timely and the register of security deedshouldbemaintainedandupdatedregularly.

(1) Thedeclarationofimmovablepropertyshouldobtainedintimelimit. (2) RegisterofSecuritydeedshouldbeupdatedregularly. (3) The declaration of all the employees should be obtained at frequent

intervals and submitted to the collector and the declarations of the GazettedOfficersshouldbeobtainedeveryyearandsubmittedtothegovernment.

(4) Verificationmustbedoneon1stAugustveryyearabouttheexistenceofbailofsecuritybondandrentsolvency.

(5) The security bond of transferred employee should be submitted to theconcernedoffice.

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(28) Theofficers should convene themeetings regularly for the employeesworkingunderthemtoimproveefficiencyofwork.

(1) Themeetingsofemployeesshouldbeconvenedatregularintervals. (2) By taking into consideration the proceedings of previousmeetings, the

performanceoftheemployeesshouldbereviewed. (3) Discussion should be held in themeetings as per the points fixed by a

circulardt.27‐2‐2005ofthisoffice. (4) Theproblemsandquestionsofemployeesshouldalsobediscussedinthe

meetings.

(29) ConstitutionofEmployeesWelfareCommitteeattalukaanddistrictlevel. (1) Instructions of Resolution No. SGO‐1078‐Welfare dt. 16‐2‐78 of the

governmentshouldbeimplemented. (2) ActivitiesofEmployeesWelfareshouldbeundertakencontinuously. (3) Committee for EmployeesWelfare should be constituted and convened

regularly.

(30) TheattendanceRegisterof theoffice ismost importantwayofkeepingacheckonemployees.

(1) Eachemployeeshouldsign regularly inattendance register and timeofhisarrivalintheofficeshouldbenotedinit.

(2) Theaccountsofcasualleaveshouldbeupdatedregularly. (3) Thedetailsof“tour‐officers”mustbeshownintheattendanceregisters. (4) The head of office must verify and check the attendance register

regularly.

(31) TheHead of office is responsible tomaintain service books of his subordinateemployees in updated manner. Care should be taken as follows to removegeneralproblemsrelatedtoservicebook.

(1) ServiceBooksshouldbeupdatedregularly. (2) Affidavits of employees should be obtained about the allegiance to the

constitutionofIndia. (3) Attestationshouldbemadeaboutbirthdates. (4) R‐Branchshouldmakeentryintheservice‐booksofemployeesveryfive

years. (5) Register ofDuplicate servicebooks of employees shouldbemaintained

andupdatedregularly.Duplicateservicebookafter takingsignature, shouldbegiventotheconcerned

InstructionsshouldbegiveninthemonthlymeetingoftheRevenueOfficesthat,generalproblemsadmistakesasdiscussedaboveshouldnotberepeatedagainandagain.allconcernedrevenue officer should also be instructed by the Head office to adopt such procedure thatassuresthatsuchmistakesandproblemarenotrepeatedeverytime.

The concerned head of office should assure that such general lacunae should becorrectedbefore the inspection is tobeheld in future.Thecertificate in thisregardshouldbesubmitted before the inspection. Note of carelessness of the officer failing in removing thesegeneraldrawbackswill be taken.ThisCircular shouldbe followedby the subordinateOfficesproperly.

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Chapter 64

QuestionnaireforInspectionofRevenueOffices

Preface:

1. Conduct inspection of concerned office as per by Revenue Inspection Commissionerprescribedprogramwithaimtobringeffectivenessintheworkofinspectionofrevenueoffices.Similarly, thecollectorhas toconductannual inspectionof subordinateoffices likeMamlatdarOffice, Prant office, City Survey office and DILR office. Inspection of these offices is usuallyconductedbytheteamunderthe leadershipofChitnishorAddi.Chitnish.Aprogramisissuedfrom the collector office for inspection of all the offices during the year. Casual inspection isconductedbythecollectorduringtheyearforoneortworevenueoffices.Theprogrammeasperthisscheduleisbroughtoutregularlybythecollectorofficeveryyear.

2. Implementation has already started by the Revenue Inspection Commissionerate on abookletofnewformatsofQuestionnairebychangingyearslongoldinspectionsystemsoastobringeffectivenessintheDistrictCollectoratesandotherrevenueofficesinthestate.Theformatfor inspection of collector, Prant andMamlatdar offices has been published by a circular No.MTK‐VHT‐office inspection‐242‐2005dt.13‐9‐2005.Thisquestionnairehasbeencalculatedtoall theoffices for its implementation.Thus, itwouldbeeasier foradministration toundertakeinspectionworkaspernewformatsandqualitativecompilationwouldalsobepossible.Allthecollectors have to see that the inspection of their subordinate Prant andMamlatdar offices isconducted as per the format issued by this office for inspection of the Prant andMamlatdaroffices.Thedetailsoftheformatforinspectionofcollector’sofficeareasfollows.

Collector’sOffice

Part‐II(ForInspectionTeam)

ParaNo.1:AttendanceRegisterRollandMovementRegisterandCasualLeaveCard.

(K) AttendanceRegisterRollandMovementRegister:

1. HowtheAttendanceRegisterRollbeenmaintainedintheofficeinprescribedformataspercalendaryearproperly?Examine.

2. WhethertheDy.Collector/Sirastedarverifythemusterrolldailyornot?

3. Whethereachemployeeof theofficeputshis initialandtimeofarrival in theofficeornot?

4. Whether the accounts of casual leave of employees are being maintained in theAttendanceRegisterproperlyandareupdatedregularlyornot?AndwhetherthedetailsofcasualleavecardaretalliedwiththedetailsofAttendanceRegisterofcasualleaveornot?

5. As per the instructions of the Government, the employees in the subordinate officesremainpresentandreportsintimeornotontheirdutiesregularly?

6. Whetherthemovementregistershasbeenmaintainedintheofficeforthemovementoftheemployeesornot?WhetheritismaintainedproperlyandisupdatedRegularly?AndwhethertheDy.CollectorverifiesitornotfromtimetotimeExamine.

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ParaNo.2InspectionnoteandA.G.Auditobjections:

(K) InspectionNote:

1. Howmanyparas remain tobecompliednotewiseof remaining inspectionnotes.Thisshouldbeexaminedandverifythejustificationgivenforthereasonsofdelay.

2. What actions have been taken by the collector to ensure that samemistakes are notcommittedagainwhichweregenerallycommittedearlier?Examine.

3. Toseethatofficemaintains“CheckRegister”inaproperformatandupdatedmannerinofficeforinspectionnotesifsummaryofpendingparasisofpreparedwiseeverymonth,whetherthesignatureoftheHeadofofficewithdateistakenornot?Andwhetherthecollectorinstructsornotaboutserious,importantandoflongpendingparas?Verifyit.

4. Whether the collector instructs or not by necessary discussion/consideration aboutpendingparasofinspectionnoteswiththeconcernedemployee/BranchSuperintendentinthemeetingofemployees/RevenueOfficersbeingheldeverymonth?Verifyit.

(KH) A.G.AuditObjections:

1. Toseethatofficemaintains“CheckRegister”inaproperformatandupdatedmannerinofficeforinspectionnotesifsummaryofpendingparasisofpreparedwiseeverymonth,whetherthesignatureoftheHeadofofficewithdateistakenornot?Andwhetherthecollectorinstructsornotaboutserious,importantandoflongpendingparas?Verifyit.

2. Howmanyparasremaintobecompliednote‐wiseofpendingA.G.Auditvotes,verifyitandverifyititsjustificationbygettingreasonsfordelay.

3. Whether necessary instructions are being given or not by discussion/ considerationfrom the concerned employee/Branch Superintendent in the meeting of the staffemployeesbeingheldeverymonth?Verifyit.

4. Whatactionshavebeentakenbythecollectorthatcommonlyrepeatedmistakesshouldnotbecommittedagain?Examine.

ParaNo.3(1)GrantofGovernmentwaste land forthepurposesofEducational/Sports/GraveYard(Examinetwocases).

1. Whetherthecollectorshaveproperlyexercisedhispowersinearnestmannerallottedtothemornot?Whethertheexistingprovisionsoflawhavebeenbreachedornot?Andifthereisanydefecthaveaboutprocedureinit?Examine.

2. ThemeetingofDistrictEvaluationCommitteeisbeingheldornoteverymonthaspertheinstructions of the government? Procedure is being carried out or not? Its record isproperlymaintained or not?And itsminutes are beingproperlywritten or not? Issueinstructionsregardingthis.

ParaNo.3 (2) to3(10)Two cases shouldbe examined foreach subjectwiseoutof thedisposedcasesshownasfollows:

3(2) Disposedcarsofappealundersection203oftheBombayLandRevenueCode,1979.

3(3) Disposed cars taken in revision under section 211 of the Bombay Land Revenue Act,1979.

3(4) Disposedcarstakeninrevisionundersection108(6)oftheGujaratLandRevenueRules,1972.

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3(5) Disposed cases related to giving of government lands on lease for the purpose of saltindustry/fisheriesetc.

3(6) Disposedcarsofconversionofnewformatlandtooldtenureland.

3(7) Disposed cars of giving government land revenue free section 32 of Gujarat LandRevenueRules,1972.

3(8) DisposedcarsrelatingWorkregardingtogiveArmsPermission.

3(9) DisposedcarsrelatingtogiveNoobjectioncertificate”forpetroleumstorage.

3(10) Disposed cars relating to grant of land / allot plot from government waste lands forresidencesofGovernmentEmployees.

ParaNo.3:WorkLoad:

(1) AsperinstructionsintheResolutiondt.2‐1‐99ofF.D.oftheGovernment,getthedetailsof per head average disposal of inward‐outward papers as per calendar year of eachemployeeworkingintheoffice,andifthereismore/lessworkloadinanyofficethendidtheHeadof officemaintain a system of distributionofwork reviewing from time thedistributiontotimetodistributethework,Examineit.

(2) Inhowmuchtimethecarshavebeendisposedof?Ifunnecessarydelayisfoundthere,thensubmitremarksregardingthecare.

ParaNo.4:WorkshatandMonthlySummary.

Haseveryofficehastomaintainedproperlyinupdatedlatestmannertheworksheetsinaprescribedform?AndhaseveryofficepreparedasperinstructionsofcircularNo.PKN‐1088‐1874‐VasataPra(2)dt.22‐6‐2004ofG.A.D.ineachoffice.

(1) MonthlySummaryofWork‐sheetinpendingcases.

(2) Pending papers. (3) Await cases (4) Pending cases are being put up before the officeHead for perusal by preparing with Summary statement regularly or not? Examine.WhethertheHeadofofficeisregularlyinstructingornotforspeedydisposalofpendingcasesbetweenonetotwoyearsandmorethantwoyearsandothersremainingcarsaspersuchSummarystatement?Examine.

ParaNo.5:PeriodicalReportandRICStatements:

(1) Whether the MP(K) and MP(KH) Registers are properly maintained properly in aprescribed form of suchedule‐4 and 6 of Booklet of office procedure by differentbranchesinoffice(forofficesexceptSachivalaya)?Examine.

(2) WhetherintheRecordshavebeenclassifiedbyclassifyingasperA,B,C,D,listoffilesofperiodicalstatementsforallfilesofwhichtheannualinspectioniscompleted?Examine.

(3) Whether the updated compilation of periodical statements being submitted by thevariousbranchesofofficehasbeenmaintainedregularlyandisavailableonthetableoftheResidentDy.Collectorornot?Examine.

(4) Whethertheinformationsubmittedinperiodicalstatementsiscaratornot?ReviewbyverifyingitthroughRecords.

(5) Whether the periodical statements being submitted from the offices are being sent intime,regularly?Examineit.

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(6) Whether theMonthly/Quarterly/Halfyearly/AnnualstatementNo.1 to10aresent intime regularly which are to be submitted to the Revenue Inspection Commissioner,Gandhinagar by Circular no. RIC/ 222/ 89 dt. 7‐4‐1989 of the Inspection Branch ofRevenue Department of the Government or not? And whether the informationmentionedinsuchstatementsisconsistentornot?Verify.

ParaNo.6Censusofcases:

(1) AsperinstructionoftheRevenueInspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagar,thecensusofcasesbytheendof30th Juneand31stDecembereveryyearisbeendoneregularlyandproperlyornot?Whetheritsprimaryreportsaresubmittedintimeandregularlyornot?Examineit.

(2) Themidterm Register in its prescribed form about census of tumar, done every yearhavebeenmaintainedproperlyandinisregularlyupdatedornot?Examine.

(3) Bygettinglistofcasependingformorethantwoyears,examineatwhichstageanddueto what reasons it has been delayed, whether it is being updated to the RevenueInspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagar,regularlyinmonthlystatement.anddiaryoffactaboutdisposalbytakingonpersonalfilebytheHeadofofficethependingcasesformorethantwoyears?Examine.

(4) Whetherarebeingsubmittedintimeandregularlypermonth(monthlystatementtobesubmittedtotheRIC,Gandhinagar)ofcalculationofcases?Examineit.

ParaNo.7:Governmentletters,SemiGovernmentletters,LAQsetc.

(K) GovernmentLetters:

(1) WhethertheupdatedRegistersarebeingprepareinpresentedformatandbeingputupbeforetheHeadofofficeforperusaleveryweekwithpropersummarystatementsetc?Examine.

(2) WhethertheHeadofofficehasdevelopedasystemtogivenecessaryinstructionsintheRegisterfordisposalofpendingGovernmentlettersornot?Examine.

(3) Whetherproperreplyinprescribedtimelimithasbeenbutupornotcheckbyaskingforsomeoftherepliestogovernmentletters?Examine.

(4) Whether the government letters have been disposed of in time limit or not? Submitremarksaboutunnecessarydelayifany.

(KH) SemiGovernmentletters:

(1) Whethertheupdatedregisterasper instructionsoftheGovernment isbeingputupornot forperusalbeforetheHeadofoffice,withsummarystatementsofpendingletters?Examine.

(2) Whether the necessary instructions are being given or not by the Head of office fordisposalofpendingsemigovernmentlettersinthisregister?Examine.

(3) Whether proper reply in prescribed time‐limit has been done or not by please checkaskingaforrepliestogovernmentletters?Examine.

(G) LAQsandLSQs:

(1) WhetherrequiredregisterisbeingputupforperusalofHeadofofficewithsummaryofpendingperweek.Whetherregisterisproperlyupdatedandkeptinprescribedmannerintheofficeornot?Examine.

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(2) Whether the necessary instructions are being given or not by the Head of office fordisposalofpendingquestioninthisregister?Examine.

(3) Whether proper reply in a prescribed time has been done confirm by checking casesdisposedof.Examine.

(4) Whether the system has been maintained or not to give proper instructions aboutpendingquestionsbysigningwithdatetwicebytheHeadofofficewhentheAssemblysessionison,aspertheinstructionsoftheGovernment.

(GH) LettersofMP/MLA:

(1) Whether the latest register has been maintained and updated properly or not in theoffice as per instructions of G.A.D.? And whether a system has been implement tomaintainitinprescribed9Columnwiseornot?Whetherasystemtoputuptheregistersfor perusal before the Head of office or alongwith summary statement at the end ofeverymonth?Whetherthereceiptisbeingsentornotinprescribedtimeforthelettersreceived? Whether the reply has been properly made or not in prescribed time bycheckingfromlettersdisposedof?Examine.

ParaNo.8InspectionofRecord:

(1) DetailedverificationofTalatiRecordsisdone?

(2) Compulsory verification of Revenue Records in Revenue villages situated in the areawithin5kmsofMunicipalityareaisdone?

(3) As per instruction of the Government whether the Record verification has beencompletedornotasperissuedquarterlyprogrammeforRecordinspection?Examine.

(4) Whethertheregistersintheofficehasbeenmaintainedornotinaproperformatandareupdatedregularlyaspertheinstructionsofthegovernment?Examine.

(5) Whether the concerned employee carries out the real and proper compliance ofinspectionparasasraisedbycollector.Whetherthecollectorhimselfverifiesitornot?Examine.

(6) Whether the work of office inspection is done properly or nottaking into consideration the office instructions No. 1 to 3 as mentioned in circularNo.MTK/VHT/Diary/590/2004 dt. 5‐8‐2004 of the Revenue Inspection Commissioner,Gandhinagar?Examine.

ParaNo.9:InspectionofSubordinateoffices/LandRevenueSettlementAudit:

(1) Collect schedule of programmes to carry out inspection of subordinate offices/ LandRevenue Settlement Audit issued by the Collector. Whether the Collector has issuedtheseprogrammeintimeornot?Examine.

(2) WhethertheCollector/ConcernedPrantofficerhascarriedoutornottheinspectionofsubordinateofficesincludingMunicipalitiesinthewholedistrict/workofLandRevenueSettlementAuditaspertheprogrammeissuedbythem?Examine.

(3) If Revenue settlement Audit of any subordinate office has been carried out by theCollector/ConcernedPrantOfficer,afterdelay(Sayafter15thMarch)thenwhethertheCollectorhastakenthesanctionofthegovernmentandtheconcernedPrantofficertakenthesanctionofthecollectorornot?Examine.

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(4) Whether theCollectorhas readornot the inspectionnotes/LandRevenue settlementAuditnotesofthesubordinateofficesinprescribedtimewhichhavebeensubmittedintimetooffices?Examine.

(5) Whether thecompliancedone in time, limitand inproperandsuitablemannerby theconcernedoffices about the inspectionparas/LandRevenue settlementAuditparasbythesubordinateoffices?Examine.

(6) Whetherthe latest “controlRegister”hasbeenmaintainedornot inproperway in theCollector office for noting details of disposed/pending paras of the inspection/LandRevenueSettlementAuditparasofthesubordinateoffices?AndwhetherthesignatureoftheHeadofofficeisbeingtakenornot.

(7) Asperthe instructionsof theRevenueDepartmentof theGovernmentwhetherproperand adequate supervision by the Collector is done or not for effective and speedycomplianceofpendinginspectionparas/landrevenuesettlementauditparasduringhistourtothetalukas?Examine.

(8) AspertheinstructionsoftheRevenueDepartmentoftheGovernmentwhetherthebriefnoteof theseriousand importantpoints foundat the timeof inspection/landrevenuesettlementauditofthesubordinateofficeisbeingsubmittedornotinaprescribedformtotheRevenueInspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagar?Examine.

(9) Asresolvedbyacirculardt.1‐2‐74oftheInspectionsBranchoftheRevenueDepartmentandaspercirculardt.19‐8‐78,whethertheCollectorhasconductedcasualinspectionofsubordinatetwoofficesornotduringeachrevenueyear?Examine.

(10) TakingintoconsiderationtheinspectionprogrammesscheduleissuedbytheDirectorofMunicipalities, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar, whether the inspection of concernedMunicipalities has been completed in time or not by the Collector/Concerned PrantofficersaspersuchProgram?Examine.

ParaNo.10:Co‐ordinationCommitteeandvisitsotherofficesofDistrict.

(1) WhetherthemeetingofCo‐Ordinationcommitteeisbeingorganizedornotasperrule,everymonthduringtheperiodofinspectionunderChairmanshipoftheCollector?Andafter such meetings are held, whether the minutes are sent or not to the concernedwithinoneweek?Examine.

(2) As per instructions of G.A.D. Government of Gujarat’s circular No. TPS/1076/VSTP dt.13‐6‐78, whether the collector has visited 12 other offices during financial year?Examine.

(3) Whetherregularmeetingshavebeenorganizedornotofco‐ordinationCommitteeeverymonth?Whetherthelatestregisterhasbeenmaintainedornotproperlyintheofficetonote details of question raised in such meetings? How many questions/issuesasked/representedintheco‐ordinationCommitteeatthetimeofinspection,andduetowhatreasonstheyarependingtobedisposedof?Reviewbygettingdetails.

PartNo.11:GovernmentDues:ThisofficecircularNo.MTK‐VHT‐Diary‐575‐2004dt.24‐9‐2004.

(1) Examinewhether it isbeingreviewedeffectivelyandregularlyat theCollector levelasperfollowingpoints(A)to(F)?

(A) Accountsarebeingclosedintime?

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(B) WhetherAllNon‐agricultureassessment,ofnon‐agriculturesurveyNos.hasbeenenteredintheDemandRegisterornot?

(C) Islatestlistofdefaultersprepared?

(D) Isthenoticeissuedtothedefaulters?

(E) Hastheprocedureofconfiscationbeenconducted?

(F) WhetherpunitiveactionsarebeingtakenornotagainstTalati‐cum‐Mantri,whoarecarelessintheirworkofrecovery?

(2) Reviewbycollectingdetailsof(1)LandRevenue(2)EducationCessandLocalFund(3)Non‐agricultureassessment(4)RevenueRecoveryCertificate(5)AlienRecoveryand(6)Percentage of recovery and pending recovery and recovery, Demands of GovernmentduessuchasEntertainmentTaxyearwiseduringtheperiodofinspection.

(3) Outofabove,whateffortshavebeendonebythecollectortorecoverGovernmentduesofverylargeamount?

(4) As per the instructions of circular dt. 1‐1‐98 of the Inspection Branch of RevenueDepartmentoftheGovernmentwhetherthetalukawiselatestandproperRegistersaremaintained or not under the control of this office about the details of recovery ofgovernmentduesornot?Examine.

(5) AspertheinstructionsofcircularNo.TSHA/PTS‐1‐14‐78dt.26‐12‐78oftheInspectionBranchofRevenueDepartmentofGovernment,whetherthesubordinatePrantofficershavemaintainedornotthetraditiontogiveguidanceandtoreviewandtodiscusswiththeconcernedMamlatdarsabouteffective recoveryofallkindsofGovernmentduesatthetimeofvisitsoftalukasunderthem?

(6) AspercircularNo.STP‐10200‐2052‐H‐1dt.1‐4‐2002ofRevenueDepartment,Whetherthe stampduty is recoveredor not before giving possession of land givenon lease orgrant?Examine.

ParaNo.12Establishment:

(K) SeniorityList:

(1) AsperinstructionsofResolutionNo.S.N.Var/1089/1110/ghdt.31‐3‐89ofG.A.D.ofthegovernment,whetherthesenioritylistofeachcategoryhasbeenpublishedornot,everytwoyearsduring?Examine.

(2) Whetheranyprocedurehasbeeninitiatedornotformakingthempermanent,thosewhoareseniorinsenioritylistinplaceofthoseemployeesforwhomthereisnopossibilitytocomeback,infuturefromtheirpostofpromotion,underrule19(b)ofBombayServicesRulesduringtheperiodofinspection?Examine.

(3) Whether orders or necessary sanction have been taken gram the Government abouttemporaryposts if foundnecessary to continue on expiry of the termof theposts formorethan5yearsDistrict?Examine.

(4) Whether the proposals have been submitted or not in the concerned Departments ofgovernmenttoconvertintopermanentpostsallpostscontinuedontemporarybasisformorethan5years?Examine.

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(B) ServiceBook:

(1) Whether the service‐books of all the employees/officers of the office have beenmaintainedornotinpropermannerandupdatedregularly?ExamineandReview.

(2) As per instructions of Resolution dt. 2‐2‐78 of F.D. of the Government of preparingsecond copy (Duplicate copy) of the service book, and giving it to all theemployees/officers of the office, and check whether the signatures of the concernedemployees/ officers have been taken or not in the ‘Duplicate Service Book Registermaintainedintheoffice?Examine.

(G) ConfidentialReport:

(1) As per the instructions of theResolutionNo. 1170‐2219‐Ndt. 1‐5‐74 and circularNo.KHHL‐1181ofGADoftheGovernment,hasbeenimplementedornotduringtheperiodofinspection?ExamineandReview.

(2) Whether the certificates about writing of the confidential report of all the employeesduringtheperiodofinspectionhavebeensubmittedtothegovernmentornot?Examine.

(3) As per the instructions of the Resolution dt. 23‐5‐69 of Revenue Department ofGovernment,whetherthe ‘ConfidentialReports’oftheemployeesarebeingkeptinthecustody of Collector or Resident Add. Collector? And whether the ‘Register ofconfidential Report’ in the office has beenmaintained or not in a prescribed format?Examine.

(4) Whether a traditionhas been followedornot tomake entry regarding submission forreview by writing ‘confidential Reports’ to be written by them in the Handing over‘Chargetransfercertificate’ontheoccasionoftransfersofofficers,writingconfidentialReports?Examine.

(GH) IncrementRegister:

(1) Whetherthe“IncrementRegister”hasbeenmaintainedornotforthecalendaryearinaprescribed format as per Resolution No. TJN‐1078‐286‐Z dt. 7‐2‐78 of F.D. ofGovernment? And whether the entries have been made or not about sanctionedincrementintheservicebooksofconcernedemployees?Examine.

ParaNo.13:RegisterofimmovablepropertyandRegisterofSecurityBond:

(K) RegisterofImmovableProperty:

(1) AspertheinstructionsofcircularNo.PRCH‐1085‐32010‐MofG.A.D.ofGovernmentandRule19ofGujaratCivilServiceConductRules,1971,whethereveryyearthestatementsof immovable property in a prescribed form has been obtained from the employeesduringtheperiodofinspection,not?Andwhethersuchdeclarationsmadebyemployeesare as per existing orders of Government or not? And whether the declarations ofImmovablepropertyareproperlymaintainedornot?Examine.

(2) WhethertheRegisterofdeclarationofImmovablepropertyfortheperiodofinspectionintheofficeismaintainedinaproperformatandupdatedregularlyornot?Examine.

(3) checkduringtheperiodof inspectionWhetheracircularhasbeenissuedornotinthemonthofDecembereveryyearforgettingdeclarationofimmovableproperty?Examine.

(4) As per the instructions of circular dt. 18‐12‐76 of the Revenue Department ofGovernmentandthecircularofG.A.D.Dt.23‐7‐86and30‐9‐86,whetheralldeclarationshavebeensubmittedregularlytothegovernmentinthemonthofJanuary,after,getting

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such declarations for the immovable properties from all class‐I and Class‐II officersduringtheperiodofinspection?

(5) Whetherithasbeenimplementedornotaspertheinstructionsofcirculardt.30‐7‐87ofRevenueDepartmentofgovernmentandtheinstructionofrule19(2)(3)ofRulesshownaboveandaspertheinstructionofcirculardt.14‐2‐93?Examine.

(KH) Security‐BondRegister:

(1) Whether As per the instructions of Resolution dt. 18‐5‐66 of Revenue Department ofGovernmentandinaprescribedformofschedule2‐BofAdministrativeorderNo.12ofLand Revenue Rules, the Security‐Bond has been maintained or not in a latest andpropermanner in theoffice?Andduring theperiodof inspection,whether ithasbeennotedornot inthisregisterbyassuringabout livingandendowedwiththesecurityofemployeesasperthepositionendingJulyeveryyear?Examine.

(2) Whethera traditionhasbeenmaintainedornot formakingnotes intheSecurity‐Bondregisterabout thisand togetSecurity‐Bondofnewlyappointedemployeesor toget itfrom the concerned officer or to submit to the concerned office the Security‐Bond ofemployeeswhoaretransferredorleavingthisofficebytransfer?Examine.

(3) Whether the Security of fixed amount hasbeen takenornot for the employeedealingwiththeworkoffinancialtransactionintheoffice?Examine.

(4) ThecertificatesweretobesubmittedtotheGovernmentaboutthisaspertheinstructionof circular dt. 24‐1‐85 of Revenue Department of Government by getting it beforeOctober 1, the reports about living and endowedwith as per theposition on31st Julyeveryyearthesecurityoftheemployeesoftheoffice,inwhichaspertheinstructionofcircular dt. 17‐3‐89 of the Revenue Department, whether such certificates are beingpreservedornotproperlybygettingfromthesubordinateofficeseveryyear?Examine.

(5) AspertheinstructionofResolutiondt.16‐4‐87ofRevenueDepartmentofGovernment,whether the reports aregotornotabout taking securityof fixedamountof theKasbaTalatisbythesubordinateoffices?Examine.

(6) WhetherthefilesofSecurity‐bondarekeptincustodyornotwiththeHeadofofficeasperrule181(1)ofGujaratFinancialRules?Examine.

ParaNo.14:PrimaryandDepartmentalInquiryandworksofVigilanceCommission.

(K) PrimaryandDepartmentalInquiry:

(1) Whether the Register of Departmental inquiry and Register of Primary Inquiry havebeenmaintainedornotinaproperandlatestmannerintheofficeinaformdecidedbycircularNo.DPE‐1272‐Mt.14‐8‐72ofRevenueDepartmentofGovernment?Examine.

(2) Inhowmanyandwhichcases theappointmentshavebeenmadeas theDepartmentalInquiryofficer?Andinhowmanyandwhichcasetheappointmentshavebeenmadeasthepresentingofficer?Andatwhichstagearesuchcasesatpresent?Examineitandforwhichreasonsaretheypendinggetitsdetailsandreviewit.

(3) How many, from when, at which stage and for which reasons the cases of primaryinquiryarepending?Getitsdetailsandreviewit.

(4) Whether the payment in all the case of suspension has been made or not formaintenanceallowanceandwithoutdelay?Examineandreviewit.

(KH) WorksofVigilanceCommission:

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(1) As per the circular No. CBA/1074/99525/M dt.8‐4‐75 of Revenue Department ofGovernment, whether the Register in part‐I of applications being forwarded by theVigilance Commission in a prescribed form and a register in part‐II of applicationsdirectly being forwarded from theGovernment exceptVigilanceCommissionhas beenmaintainedornotinaproperandlatestmanner?Inwhich,howmanyapplicationshavebeenreceived,howmanyaredisposedof,andforwhattimetheyarependingandduetowhichreasonstheyarepending,getdetailsofitandreviewit.

(2) Whether regular meetings are held or not for review of case of the vigilanceCommission?Examine.

ParaNo.15:PensionCases:

(1) AspertheinstructionsfromtimetotimeandResolutionNo.NVT/5285/3240/Mdt.2‐7‐86ofF.D.oftheGovernmentreviewbygettingdetailsofsuchcaseswhicharedelayedforsubmitting to theDirector,PensionandProvidentFund,Gandhinagarbypreparingpension papers of deceased employees within one month and before 12 months bypreparingitbefore24monthsbeforeretirementofemployeesthepensionpapersoftheemployeesandmakeareviewofit.

(2) If they are remaining to be sent to the Director, pension and provident Fund,Gandhinagar by preparing pension cases in case of retired/deceased employees, suchcasesarependingfromwhenandforwhatreasonstheyarepending.

(3) What actions are taken to prepare retirement cases (pension case) of theemployees/officerstoberetiredwithinnext18months?Examine.

(4) As per the instructions of circular No.NVT/1080/ 2413/M dt. 30‐9‐80 of F.D. ofGovernment,whetherthecontrollingregisteroffactsofpensioncasesforblockperiodoffive years in the office has been maintained or not in a proper and latest manner?Examine.

(5) Whetherthedetailsaresubmittedornotforabouttheemployeestoberetiredwithpay‐allowancesbill inthemonthofAugusteveryyearinthestatementwithResolutionNo.PPF/1097/5015dt.14‐7‐98ofF.D.ofGovernment?Examine.

ParaNo.16:Budget:

(1) Whethertheamountsofallotmentandgrantssanctionedhavebeengivenbackintimeornot?Examine.

(2) Examinethegrantandtheexpenditureincurred.

(3) Examinethereasonremedialmeasuresforit.

ParaNo.17:CashBook:

(1) Whetherthecash‐bookintheofficehasbeenmaintainedasperfinancialyearornotinalatest and propermanner? And the certificates are given or not about compilation ofpagesof cash‐bookand to carry forward thebalanceof thepreviouscashbookon thefirstpageofcashbook?Examine.

(2) Asperrule98(2)(K)ofBombayTreasuryRules,1930,whetherthecertificatesaregivenornotaboutthephysicalverificationofclosingbalanceofcashbookbytheendofeverymonthandthecasualverificationofclosingbalanceonanyworkingdayofeverymonth?Andwhetheranyamountaspercashbookatthetimeofinspectionispendingwithout

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making payment of it for a period of more than 3 months/without crediting or not?Examine.

(3) Whetherthe“UnpaidRegister”oftheamountunpaidintheofficehasbeenmaintainedornotinaproperandlatestmanner?Examine.

(4) Whetherithascometothenoticeanyinstanceduringinspectionofanybalancewhichhasnotbeentakenintothecash‐book?Examine.

ParaNo.18:CopyFee:

(1) Whetherthebalancesheetispreparedbytheendofeverymonthornotbymaintainingit in a proper and latest manner, the separate registers in a prescribed and latestmanner, and the separate registers in a prescribed form of Form No. RR‐9 as percalendaryearforcriminalapplicationsandasperrevenueyearforrevenueapplicationsintheoffice?Examine.

(2) Examine such cases which are delayed in the disposal of criminal applications andRevenueapplicationsdisposedofandgetthereasonsfordelayandreviewit.

(3) Bycollectingdetailsofpendingapplicationstobedisposedofformorethan10daysinthe cases of criminal applications and formore than 15 days in the cases of RevenueapplicationsasperLandRevenueRulesandCirculardt.6‐6‐79ofRevenueDepartmentofGovernment and for howmuch time and forwhich reasons they are pending to bedisposedof.

(4) Examine such caseswhich are delayed in crediting in the government by challan andeverymonth the amount of copy fee, andwhether the files of such challan have beenmaintainedornotasperfinancialyear&Examineit.

(5) Whether it has been maintained in a proper and latest manner or not “the copy feeledger” inTalukaFormNo.17‐Band“DepositRegister” intalukaFormNo.17‐Aintheoffice?

(6) Whether the certificate is given or not about casual verification of balance on anyworking day of every month and physical verification of balance at the end of everymonthasper“Copyfeeledger”?Examine.

(7) Whether the court fee as per rule on applications being submitted to get a copy isproperlychargedornot?Examine.

ParaNo.19:CourtFeeTicketsandPostalStamps:

(K) CourtFeeTickets:

(1) Whether the court fee is being charged or not as per rule on the dispute applicationsbeingsubmittedintheoffice?Verifyitfromrecord(KH)PostalStamps:

(1) Whetherthe“DispatchRegister”ofPostalstampsinaprescribedformasperschedule‐7of booklet of office procedure (for officer except Sachivalaya) and “Stock Register” ofaccountsofPostalstampsinaprescribedformasperSchedule‐8havebeenmaintainedornot in aupdatedmanner?Andwhether the stockofpostal stampsonhand, asper,“StockRegister”ofaccountsofPostalStamps,atthetimeofinspectionistalliedornot?Examine.

(2) Whetherthereisasystemornotabout,takingsignatureofPostalClerk,notinginthestockregisterat frequent intervals,daily requirementof thePostalClerk.Whether the

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registeriskeptinthecustodyofthesuperintendentofthePostalticketsstockBranch?Examine.

(3) Whetherthepostalstampsasper“StockRegister”ofpostalstampsarereallyonhandornot?WhetherasystemhasbeendevelopedornotofcasualverificationonanyfrankingdayandofphysicalverificationattheendofeverymonthbytheHeadofofficeforthis?Examine.

ParaNo.20:DisposalofGovernmentWasteLand:

(1) Gather the details ofGovernmentwaste land disposed of on permanent basis till datefrom1960anddetailsofgovernmentwastelandtakenonthefinallistfordisposaltill‐to‐dayfrom1960,Governmentwaste landgivenonEkSaliPatta from1960, Pendingapplications forGovernmentwaste landandGovernmentwaste landtobegivenonEkSaliPattaonthedateofinspection,forhowlongthesehavebeenpending,reasonsfordelay,andpresentstageofdisposed.GetthedetailsandReviewit.

(2) How much waste land is under “Ban” as per instructions of Revenue Department ofGovernment in Resolution No. JMN‐3994‐1296(1) Ch. dt. 4‐7‐98 out of Governmentwastelandtobedisposedof?GetdetailsoftheGovernmentwastelandnotunder“Ban”and also get the details of such governmentwaste landwhich is not disposed of andreasons fornon‐disposal.Also get thedetailsof the landout of thegovernmentwasteland under “Ban” and reasons as to why procedure has not been initiated to get theexemptionfrom“Ban”andReviewit.

(3) As per compiled Government Resolution No. JMN‐3088‐3290‐1 Adt. 15‐2‐89 of theRevenue Department ; how many beneficiaries have been given Sanads out of theGovernmentwastelandsdisposedofaspertheaboveG.R.andhowmanybeneficiariesareleft.DuetowhatreasonstheSanadhasnotbeengiven?GetthedetailsandReviewit.

(4) As per the instructions of the above mentioned government Resolution of RevenueDepartmentofGovernment,whetheronecopy hasbeendispatched to theconcernedPrantofficerornotformaintaining(1)theregisterofPart‐Iaboutcultivablegovernmentwastelandand(2)theregisterofpart‐IIaboutnon‐cultivablegovernmentwastelandineachtalukainaproperandupdatedmanner?AndaspertheinstructionsofcircularNo.JMN‐3977‐15521‐G Dt. 10‐3‐77 of Revenue Department of Government, whether onecopyhasbeendispatchedto theconcernedPrantofficer for maintainingregister inaproper and updatedmanner showing latest details of gauchar lands in each taluka ornot?Getthedetailsandreviewit.

(5) As per the instructions of compiled ResolutionNo. : JMN‐392003‐545‐(1)‐ A dt. 1‐11‐2003ofRevenueDepartmentofGovernment,whattypeofprocedurehasbeendonetodispose of Government waste lands for the purpose of Agriculture and whether theimplementationofthisResolutionhasbeendoneornot?GetthedetailsandReviewit.

(6) It maybe enquired whether R.I.C. statement No. 2 of disposed cultivable GovernmentfallowlandsissubmittedtoRevenueInspectionCommissionereverymonthby20thofnextmonth regularly asper instruction given in circularNo.R.I.C. 222/89dated7‐4‐1989ofRevenueInspectionCommissioner.

(7) Enquire whether there is breach of conditions in lands allotted/ leased by stategovernment for various purposes and review the position as to what measures havebeentakenbytheconcernedofficersinthisregard.

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ParaNo.20(A):Reviewofworkofconversionofrestrictedtenure(Restrictedtenuretypeundersection43ofTenancyAct)landsintounrestrictedtenure:

(1) Obtain details as to how many cases have been disposed out of total cases duringinspectionperiodandhowmanycasesarependingfordisposalatthetimeofinspectionandsincehowmuchtimeandthereasonsfortheirnon‐disposal,Reviewthematter.

(2) Obtaindetails and reviewas tohowmany caseshavebeen received for reviewout ofcasesdisposedofbysubordinatePrantOfficersaccordingto instructions issuedbytheState Government vide resolution dated 20‐12‐1996 of Revenue department and alsohowmanycasesarepending for reviewoutof thosedisposedofby thePrantOfficers.How many cases have been returned to the concerned Prant officers out of casesreceived fromPrantofficers anddisposedofby themafter review. Obtaindetailsandreviewastohowmanycasesarependingand,fromhowmuchtimeandreasonsthereof.

ParaNo.21:Registerfornon‐agriculturaluseoflands:

(1) Enquirewhetherseparateregistershavebeenmaintaineduptodateduringinspectionperiodundersection65,66,and67ofBombayLandRevenueCodeintheoffice.

(2) Obtaindetailsandreviewas tohowmanycaseshavebeendisposedof in the revenueyearunder abovementioned three sectionshowmany cases arepending for disposal,andsincehowmuchtimeandreasonsthereof.

(3) Obtaindetailsandreviewastohowmanycaseshavebeendisposedwithinprescribedtime‐limit out of cases of non‐agricultural lands as per instructions issued videgovernment resolution No. BKP‐102001/2685‐K dated 16‐2‐2004 of Revenuedepartmentandhowmanycaseshavebeendelayedandforhowmuchtimeandreasonstherefor.

ParaNo.22 : Casesdisposed for conversion of agricultural lands intonon‐agriculturallandsundersection65ofBombayLandRevenueCode,1879(Examinefivecases).

Whetherthepowersvestedintocollectorinthesaidcaseshavebeenproperlyutilized?WhetherthereareviolationsofprevailingprovisionsoftheAct.Itmayalsobeenquiredwhetherthereisanydrawbackinprocedure.

ParaNo.22(1):Totakemeasuresinthedisposedcasesfornon‐agriculturaluseofagriculturallandswithoutpermissionundersection66ofBombayLandRevenueCode,1879(D.I.letterNo.MTK‐N.A.Vashi‐525‐2004dated17‐7‐2004.(Examinefivecases).

(1) Whetherreviewisbeendoneverymonthtofindnon‐agriculturalcasewithoutsanction?

(2) Howmanycaseswerebroughtonrecordwithinlasttwoyears?

(3) Howmanycaseshavebeendecidedoutofthosefound?

(4) WhetherCollectorhasusedpowersvestedinhimproperlyintheabovecases?Arethereanyviolationsofprevailingprovisionsof theAct?Examine if there isanydrawback intheprocedure.

Para No. 22 (2) : measures taken in disposed of cases of breach of conditions of non‐agriculturallandsundersection67ofBombayLandRevenueCode,1979.(D.O.letterNo.MTK‐0N.A.Vashi‐1192to1216/2004dated7‐10‐2004(Examinetwocases)

(1) Whethertime‐boundprogrammehasbeenundertakenasperinstructionsgiveninD.O.letterdated7‐10‐2004ofthisoffice.

(2) Whetherallthecasesundersection66and67havebeenenteredintocaseregister?

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(3) Whethertimelyhearingsaredoneofthecaseenteredintocaseregister?

(4) Whetherpenaltyasprescribedinthecasesarerecovered?

(5) Howmuchtotalrecoveryofthedistrictisoutstanding?

(6) Whether construction has been startedwithin sixmonths of getting sanction for non‐agriculturallands?Whethertheyarechecked.

(7) Howmanycaseshavenotbeenchecked?

(8) Whether construction has been completed within three years of the order of non‐agriculturallands?Howmanycaseshavebeenchecked?Howmanycaseshavenotbeenchecked?

(9) Howmanycaseswerestartedaboutbreachofconditionsattheendofscrutiny?

(10) Whether punitive actions have been taken against talatis‐cum‐mantris, circle officers,maintenancesurveyorswhohavenotcheckedthese issueseverysixmonthsandthreeyears?

(11) How many cases have been detected of commercial use without getting sanction forchangeinpurpose?

(12) Whether checking has been done with records of Local Self Government and ofmunicipality?

(13) Whether scrutiny is done for illegal construction in common plots? How many caseshavebeenscrutinized?

(14) Howmanycaseshavebeenscrutinizedforillegalconstructioninmarginland?

(15) Howmanycasesarependingforupdatingofrecordsoutofnon‐agriculturalcase?

(16) Whethercollectorhasproperlyutilizedpowersvestedinhiminthesaidcases?Whetheranyexistingprovisionsofthelawhavebeeninfringed?Examineifthereisanydrawbackregardingprocedure.

ParaNo.23:EncroachmentonGovernmentlands,tanksandreservoirs.

(1) Howmanyencroachmentscasesarependingfordisposalinruralandurbanareas,yearwise, during inspection period, since how much time and reasons for not doing so.Obtainthedetailsofyearwisenewencroachmentsdone/detectedandreviewthem.

(2) WhetheranydiscussionsisdoneinthemeetingsofRevenueOfficersheldeverymonthinthecollectorofficefordisposalofcasesofencroachmentspendingbeyondoneyear?

(3) Obtain details and review what proceeds and penalties have been recovered forencroachments on lands of public places and roads revenue year wise, in checkingperiodasperinstructionscontainedinresolutionNo.BKP‐1076/5589‐1(A)ofRevenueDepartment, sincehowmuchperiod theproceeds/penaltiesarepending forrecovery.Sincehowmuchtimetheproposalsarependingforrecoveryofproceeds–andsincehowmuch time the proposals for recovery of proceeds – penalties received from Prantofficersarependingforsanction?Obtaindetailsthereofandreview.

(4) Obtaindetailsandreviewwhetherallsubordinateofficersandemployeesonofficialtourvisit government lands in the district in order to stop encroachments on governmentlandsvidecircular/letterdated6‐12‐1978and20‐12‐1978fromRevenueDepartmentofGovernment.

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(5) ObtaindetailsandreviewwhethervideographyofGovernmentlandshasbeendoneandif there isencroachmentonthe landand ifencroachersdonotremoveencroachmentsthemselves. Whether proceedings under ‘PASA’ have been done against them underGovernmentcircularNo.DBN‐102001‐4177‐Ldated5‐11‐2001ofRevenueDepartment.

(6) AccordingtoGovernmentcircular,RevenueDepartmentNo.CTS‐1090‐3990‐H,worktoclosevillagerecords(DaftarBandh)oflandsusedforN.A.purposesinsomecitysurveyareas.According toG.C.,R.D.No.CTS1090‐3990‐Hdated20‐7‐1999,whencitysurveyhas been introduced, whether instructions to recover N.A. tax on lands other thanagriculturalhasbeenimplemented?Obtaindetailsandreviewthematter.

ParaNo.24:PromulgationofrecordofrightsandvillageformNo.7/12(TulvariPatrak)

A. (1) How many mutation entries were pending for disposal in the beginning ofenquiryperiod,howmanynewmutationentriesweredonerevenueyearwiseandhowmanymutationentriesweredisposedofyearwise,Howmanyofthemwerependingforperiod less than threemonthsandhowmanyabove threemonths?Obtaindetails andreviewtheposition.

(2) AccordingtotheinstructionissuedvidecircularNo.PRCX‐4378/313‐Tdated15‐11‐1978ofEnquiryBranchofRevenueDepartmententriesofinheritanceandpot‐hissashould be entered immediately, the entries must be disposed by subordinate officersregularly, it shouldbe reviewed in themeetingsofRevenueofficesheldeverymonth .Obtaindetailsandreviewtheposition.

(3) Obtain details and review the position whetherMamlatdars maintain updatedmutation entries register according to instructions issued in G.C., R.D. No. HKP‐1088/RecommendationNo.12‐Jdated12‐1‐1989.

(4) Obtainpapersoffivemutationentriessanctioned/certifiedbyKasbaTalatiandcheckwhethertheseentrieshavebeensanctioned/certifiedasperexistinglaws.

B. PromulgationofvillageformNo.7/12(TulvariPatrak)

(1) WhethercollectorshavetimelypublishedtenyearsprogrammetowritedenovovillageformsNo.7/12(PaniPatrak)accordingtoinstructionsissuedunderG.C.,R.D.No.RAM1080‐12173‐L dated 10‐6‐1987? How much work has been completed for de novowriting and their promulgation of taluka wise villages according to ten yearsprogramme?Howmuchwork is pending for de novowriting of forms 7/12 and theirpromulgation? Has time‐bound programme been planned to complete such work inprescribedperiodlimit?Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewtheposition.

(2) Whethercheckregisterhasbeendulymaintaineduptodateshowingtalukawise/villagewisedetailsintheoffice?Whetherdetaileddiscussionsaredone,workreviewedandofimplementationandprogressinthemeetingsofRevenueofficersheldeverymonth?

ParaNo.25:Jurisdictionofsection65ofTenancyAct.

(1) Howmuchareashavebeentakenandhowmuchareashavebeenleased?

(2) Whatarethereasonsfornotgivingonleasesuchlands?

ParaNo.26:EvacueeProperties:

(1) Areregisterforevacueepropertiesmaintained?

(2) Whetherimmovablepropertiesoutofevacueepropertiesaredisposedof?

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ParaNo.27:ArmsLicenses:

(1) Whether arms licenses registers are properly maintained and updated in prescribedformaslaiddowninAppendixV(1)ofBombayArmsActManualasdirectedbycircularNo.HPC‐1786/1355‐Mdated 25‐7‐1986 of HomeDepartment?Whether such registersarecomputerized?

(2) Whether applications register to obtain Arms licenses are properlymaintained as percalendar year and updated and signature of the Head of office obtained regularlytherein?Whether the register is checked byDistrictMagistrate regularly before 10thdayofeverymonthasdirectedbyG.C.,H.D.no.HPC‐1088/6694‐Mdated29‐12‐1984?

(3) Howmany applicationswere received to obtain arms licenses during a calendar yearduring inspection period? How many applications were disposed of? How manyapplicationswerependingatthetimeofinspection,sincehowlongandreasonsfortheirnon‐disposal? Periodprescribed to obtainArms licenses is 75days.Whether they aredisposedwithinprescribedtime?Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewthematter.

(4) Inthecaseswereapplicationstoobtainarmslicensesarerejected.‘licensefee’isnottobereturnedasdirectedinG.C.,H.D.no.HPC‐1574‐5418‐Mdated20‐11‐1974.Whethertheseinstructionsarefollowed?

(5) Whether persons obtaining Arms license purchase arms within stipulated timeaccording to rule 52(2) of Arms Rules,1962. Please ensure this from office register.Whether instructions issued under circular dated 11‐6‐1990 ofHomeDepartment areimplemented?

(6) Whetherprocedurelaiddownincircularsdated28‐7‐1980,2‐1‐1988and11‐3‐1990arefollowed for renewal of Arms licenses for further period after expiry of prescribedperiod?Pleaseascertainonperusalofrecords.

(7) HowmanyArmslicenseshavebeenexaminedbythedistrictMagistrateduringhistourduringinspectionperiodinayear?

(8) WhetherDistrictMagistratehasinspectedtheshopsoflicensesdealinginsales/repairsofarmsduringinspectionperiodregularlyeveryyear?

(9) WhetherDistrictMagistratehasinspectedallpolicestationsandout‐postsfallingwithinhisjurisdictionatleastonceineverycalendaryearduringinspectionperiodasdirectedby Government circulars dated 5‐8‐1978 and 15‐2‐1985 of Home Department andcircular No.VHT‐TPS‐Vashi‐405/86 dated 6‐5‐1986 and circular No. TSH‐2‐TPS‐Vashi‐189/98dated14‐9‐1988ofRevenueInspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagar.

(10) How many applications were sanctioned for revolver/pistol licenses during calendaryearduring inspectionperiod?From howmanyapplications?Howmanyapplicationswererejectedandreasonsthereof?Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewtheposition.

ParaNo.28:EntertainmentTaxandLuxuriesTax:

(1) Whether recoveryof entertainment tax is graduallydecreasingeverymonth?Examinereasonsthereof.

(2) Whethersufficientdeposithasbeentakenfromalltheatrestowhichpermissiontopayincashhasbeengrantedundersection4(2)oftheEntertainmenttaxAct.

(3) FormNo.18shouldbechecked.

ParaNo.29:LicensesforPetroleumexplosivesubstances:

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(A) LicensesforExplosivesubstances:

(1) Howmanyapplicationshavebeenreceivedduringinspectionperiod?Howmanyofthemhavebeendisposedof?Howmanyofthemarependingfordisposal?Sincehowmuch timeand reasons thereof?Pleaseobtaindetailsand review thematter.Whetherrecord is maintained properly for applications received and disposed of? Whetherlicensesareissuedinprescribedforms?

(2) Whetherregistershowingdetailsoftemporarylicenses/permanentlicensesforexplosivesubstancesareproperlymaintained in theofficeuptodateduring inspectionperiodintheoffice?

(3) Whether Taluka Magistrate (Mamlatdar) observe provisions of rule 165 ofExplosive Rules, 1983 while renewing permanent licenses of explosive substances(fireworks) issuedby theDistrictMagistrate inaccordancewith instructions issuedbycirculardated6‐10‐1990ofHomedepartment?Isthereanysystemtoascertainit?

(B) PetroleumStorage‐No‐objectioncertificate:

(1) Pleaseobtaindetailsofapplicationsreceivedyearwiseduringinspectionperiod,applicationsdisposedandpendingapplicationsatthetimeof inspection.Whyaretheypending and since how much time? Review the position. Whether register showingdetails of such applications has been maintained properly? Whether certificates hasbeenissuedinformNo.11asdirectedintheprovisionsofPetroleumAct,circulardated4‐10‐1982ofFoodandCivilSuppliesDepartmentandMineralProductsRules,1976.

(2) Please obtain details of delay in case where more than 2(two) months havelapsed in disposal of applications to obtain ‘No‐objection Certificates’ as directed inGovernmentcirculardated28‐6‐1970ofHomeDepartment.Alsoreviewdelaythattookplaceandatwhatstage.Alsoreviewtheirposition.

ParaNo.30:Cases‐Appeals.

(1) Howmany cases‐appeals were pending in the beginning of the enquiry period undervarious laws?Howmanynewcases‐appealswereadded duringenquiryperiod?Howmany cases/ appeals were disposed of during the enquiry period? How many cases‐appealsarependingfordisposal,sincehowmuchtimeandonwhatgrounds?WhetherparawiseremarksaresenttotheGovernmentpleaderinallcourtmatters?Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewtheposition.

(2) Whether register showing updated details of cases‐appeals under various laws ismaintained in prescribed form as directed by G.C., R.D. No. IW‐INS‐Z‐1977 dated 9‐4‐1977.

ParaNo.31:LandAcquisition:

(1) Whether Special Land Acquisition Offices have disposed of 10 (ten) cases of LandAcquisition every month and Dy. Collectors/ Asstt. Collectors looking after landacquisitionhavedisposedof2(two)caseeverymonthinaccordancewithcirculardated29‐5‐1992ofRevenueDepartment.Pleasereviewinthisregard.Alsoreviewhowmanycaseshavenotbeendisposedofwithinprescribedtime‐limit.

(2) Howmany cases are pending for disposal with Special Land Acquisition Officers andDeputyCollectors/Asst.CollectorslookingafterLandacquisitionworkoftheDistrictatthetimeofinspection,sincehowmuchtimeandatwhatstage?WhetherCollectorkeeps

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adequatewatch over thedisposal of Land acquisition cases? Please obtaindetails andreviewtheposition.

(3) WhetherCollectorhasheldregularmeetingseverymonthduringinspectionperiodfordiscussion and review of disposal of Land Acquisition cases?Whetherminutes of themeetings have been submitted by the officers concerned within prescribed period?Whether Acquisition officers remain present in suchmonthlymeetings? Please obtainproceedingsofthemonthly,checkthemandreviewtheposition.

(4) WhetherofficesofsuchLandAcquisitionOfficershavebeenincludedinenquiryperiodprogrammes?Whetherinquirieshavebeenmade?

(5) Whetherbimonthly statement showingdetails ofLandacquisition cases of thedistrictduring inspection period is regularly submitted to the concerned branch of RevenueDepartmentby5thofeverymonth?

(6) Points of court reference should be checked under section 18. Whether they arereviewed in time? Whether parawise remarks are submitted to the court in time?Whether representative of the office remains present in the respective court duringhearing?

ParaNo.32:AnnualAdministrativeReportofLandRevenue:

Please enquire whether annual administrative reports of Land revenue have beensubmittedtotheGovernmentregularlyeveryyearby31stDecemberaftercompletionofrevenueyearduringinspectionperiodinaccordancewiththecirculardated29‐01‐1979of inspection branch of RevenueDepartment? If any annual administrative report hasnotbeensubmittedtothegovernmentandevenifthereisdelay,pleaseobtainreasonsthereofandscrutinizeitsjustifiablegrounds.

ParaNo.33:Anawari:

WhetherAnawariordersareissuedintime?

ParaNo.33(A)–Grantofpermissionundersection73‐AAofBombayLandRevenueCode,1979.

(1) Whether the collector properly utilized powers vested in him in the said case exceptscheduled areas according to G.C., R.D.No. RDJ‐1098/128‐J dated 8‐5‐2000? Whetherthere isbreachof existingprovisionsof law? If there isanydrawback inprocedure, itshouldbeexamined.

(2) How many pending cases have been duly entrusted to District Development officerunderthesaidsectionason1‐1‐1998inscheduledareasaslaiddowninthesaidcircularofRevenueDepartment?Howmanycasesarependingforentrusting,sincewhenandonwhatgrounds?Pleaseobtaindetailsthereofandreviewthem.

(3) Whetherlistofscheduledareas,letterno.ADJ‐1099/1491‐Jdated9‐8‐1999ofRevenueDepartment, a notification in English dated 8‐5‐1978 of Social Welfare and TribalDevelopmentDepartmentdated:8‐05‐1978andnotificationoftheCentralGovernmentdated31‐12‐1977areavailableintheoffice?

ParaNo.34:RecordRoom:

(1) Howmanyfilesarependingforbranchwiseclassificationatthetimeofinspection?Howmanyfilesarependingfordepositinginrecordroom?Howmanyfilesaredestroyable?Since how much time such work is pending? What are the reasons thereof? Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewtheposition.

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(2) Wasthereanydelayinsubmittingquarterlystatementshowingdetailsofclassification,incoming and destruction during inspection period to the Revenue InspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagar?Whether suchdetailspresentedat the timeof inspectionmatchwiththoseofquarterlystatement?

(3) At the time of inspection, visit record room and carefully inspect record roomplace/condition and seewhether records are preserved properly. Please examine thisandgiveyouropinionandsuggestionsfordrawbacksyounotice.

(4) Whetherregistersareproperlymaintainedup‐to‐date inprescribed form laiddown inAppendix 15 (1) of the booklet ‘Office Procedure’ (For offices other than SachivalayaDepartments)

(5) Whether classification of record ismade as laid down in G.C., G.A.D. No. Daftar‐1483‐1626‐ARTD‐(5)dated19‐4‐1983?

(6) Outof recordsdeposited intorecord room,pleasecheckabundleofanyclassandseewhetherthefileshavebeenmaintained?Whetherthedetailsofclassificationhavebeenfilledinaccuratelyonclassifiedfiles?

(7) RecordsofhowmanyvillageshavebeendepositedtoconcernedMamlatdarofficeoutofthe total revenue villages in the taluka i? Revenue records of howmany villages arepending to be deposited at respective Mamlatdar offices and since how much time?Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewastowhatmeasurershavebeentakenbythecollectortocompletependingwork.

(8) Whether account records have been properly classified as per Appendix‐II of GujaratFinancialRulesaslaiddownincirculardated9‐5‐1977ofInspectionBranchofRevenueDepartment?

(9) Whethergovernmentgazetteshavebeenclassifiedproperlyandbeingupdated?

(10) WhetherCollectorvisitsrecordroomatthetimeofvisittosubordinateRevenueofficesandgivenecessaryinstructionsandguidanceasdirectedundercirculardated29‐7‐1991of Inspection Branch of Revenue Department? Whether the offices have properlyimplementedthem?WhethersuchsystemhasbeenadoptedbytheCollector?

(11) WhetherimplementationisbeingdoneaccordingtoinstructionsissuedvidecircularNo.MTK‐TPS‐Vashi‐90/2005 dated 2‐5‐2005 of Revenue Inspection Commissioner,Gandhinagar?

ParaNo.35:DeadStock:

(1) Whether ‘dead stock register’ has been maintained and updated in prescribed form‘General44‐G’inprintedforminoffice?Whetherindexispreparedonthefrontpageoftheregister?WhetherHeadofofficehasissuedsuchcertificatethatalltheentriesofolddead stock register have been carried forward into new dead stock a register andwhetherithasbeensignedbytheHeadofoffice?

(2) Pleasecheckwhetherdeadstockregisternumbersaregivenonallthedeadstocksoftheofficeandreviewit.

(3) Whether all the articles entered into dead stock register are tallied with those in theofficeandwhetheryearlycertificatehasbeenissuedasperthedeadstockregisterattheend of 30th June every year as per instructions laid down in rule 98 of Manual ofContingentExpenditure?WhetheremployeeinchargeofdeadstockandHeadofofficehasissuedcertificateandsignedattimeoftransferofchargeinthedeadstockregister?

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(4) What typeofmeasureshasbeen taken to recovercostofmissingarticlesentered intodeadstockregister?

ParaNo.36:Implementationofimportantcirculars/resolutions:

(1) How are the instructions issued by the government for administrative reforms, forrecovery of Government dues, for speedy disposal of work etc implemented? Pleasecheckthem.

(2) WhetherallcircularsissuedbyGovernmentinlasttwoyearshavebeenimplemented?

ParaNo.37:Governmentvehicles:

Pleaseobtaindetailsofwhichvehiclesarewithwhichofficer.Whetherhistorysheetofeveryvehicleismaintainedup‐to‐dateinprescribedPart‐ItoIVproperly.

ParaNo.38:TourofCollectorsandcheckingofdiariesofsubordinateoffices:

(1) Whether officers have worked/performed duties, for the period of inspection? Pleaseobtaindetails.

(2) WhetherCollectorhasmadetoursasperprescribeddaysandhasdoneprescribednighthalts revenueyearwiseduring inspectionperiodasdirectedunderG.C.,R.D.No.PTA‐1090/260‐Ddated17‐1‐1990?Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewit.

(3) Whethercollectorhasfilled inAppendix‐Aaspertarget fixed forrevenueyearduringinspectionperiodasper instructions issued inabovecircularofRevenueDepartment?WhetherGeneralInspectionhasbeenmadeofrecordsoftheTalati?WhetherFarmers’passbook, (Khedut Khatavahi) have been inspected? Has he checked record of circleofficers of the district? Whether he has inspected police stations/ out‐posts? Has hecheckedlicensesofalltypes?Howmanyhotellicenseshavebeenchecked?Pleaseobtainandcheckdetailsandreviewthematter.

(4) Whetherofficehasmaintaineduptodatefiles,revenueyearwise,ofinspectiondoneofcircleofficers,Appendix‐‘A’filledinduringinspectionperiod,generalinspectionformsforrecordofTalati?

(5) Whether compliance reports of drawbacks found during inspection of record of circleofficers, general inspection forms for records of Talatis, Appendix – A filled in duringinspectionperiod?(Examinetwoforms).

(6) Whether Collector has published progarmmes of Appendix‐A to be filled, in the firstweekofAugust,thatis inthebeginningofeveryrevenueyearasperinstructionslaiddowninthecirculardated2‐5‐1987ofRevenueInspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagar?

(7) Whether register for visits of collector during revenue year has been properlymaintainedandupdated?

(8) WhethercollectorshavesubmittedtheirmonthlydiariesduringinspectionperiodtotheRevenueInspectionCommissioner,Gandhinagarby10thdayofeverymonth?Whethercheckregisterhasbeenmaintainedintheofficesproperlyandupdated?

(9) Whethercollectorshaveobtainedmonthlydiaries fromsubordinatePrantOfficersandsubordinate Mamlatdars and offered their remarks thereon in time? Whethercomplianceof remarkshasbeen received?Whether control register aremaintained intheofficeproperly?

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(10) During inspection period, whether collectors have come out with ‘Proposed tourProgrammes’ every month regularly and in time? Whether copies of ‘Proposed tourProgrammes’ is being submitted to Revenue Inspection Commissioner as perinstructions of circular dated 6‐8‐2004 from Revenue Inspection Commissioner,Gandhinagar.

ParaNo.39:Standingordersfile:

(1) Anupdatelistofstandingordersfilesshouldbepreparedaslaiddownincirculardated27‐4‐1978 of RevenueDepartment.Whether office order has been issued tomaintainstanding order files? Whether various branches/records have properly maintainedstandingordersfilesaccordingly,aspersubjectlistsandwhetherregisterinthatregardhasbeenmaintainedandupdated?Pleasecheckandreview.

(2) Pleasecallforsomefilesofstandingordersofimportantrecordsfromvariousbranchesoftheofficeandensurewhetherpagenumbershavebeengivenuptolastandindexhasalsobeenmadetothelast.WhetherGovernmentcirculars/resolutionsareinter‐linked?Pleasecheckandreview.

ParaNo.40:DepartmentalExaminationBooks:

(1) Whether books prescribed for various departmental examinations are properlymaintained?

(2) Whether any books of departmental examinations aremissing? If yes, whatmeasureshavebeentakentoobtainthem?

(3) Whether required books are available to government employees for departmentalexaminations?

Para No. 41 : Attention to applicants/Implementation of citizen charter/ Meeting of co‐ordinationcommittee/Online“SWAGATProgrammeofHon.ChiefMinister/Problemsraised in Gram Sabhas regarding revenue work/ remaining works for on‐the‐spotdisposalprogrammes.

(A) Attentiontoapplicants:

(1) Whether complaint register has been properly and updated regularly inprescribedformcontaining(1)applicationsreceivedfromcomplaintbox(2)Complaintspresentedinpersonand(3)Complaintsreceivedbypostsagainstadministrationasperinstructions laid down in resolutions dated 30‐8‐1977 and 28‐10‐1977 and circulardated22‐1‐1985ofGeneralAdministrationDepartment?Whetheracknowledgementisissued to the concerned complainant/ applicant for having received complaint/application?Whethersuchcomplaintsareproperlydisposedofwithinprescribedtime‐limit?

(2) WhethercomplaintboxhasbeenkeptatconspicuousplacenearthechamberofHeadofofficevidecirculardated4‐5‐1994ofRevenueDepartment?Whethercomplaintbox is regularly opened at an interval of every fifteen days? Whether complaint boxrojkamregisterisproperlymaintainedintheofficeforcomplaintsreceivedtherefrom?Whether such complaints / applications are regularly entered into ‘Complaints/Applicationsregister?

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(B) ImplementationofCitizenCharter:

Howmanyapplicationshavebeenreceivedunder‘CitizenCharter’peryearinlastthreecalendaryears?Howmanyof themhavebeendisposedofpositivelyandhowmanyofthemnegatively?

(C) Reviewofremainingworkofonthespotdisposal.

Whether disposal of problems are made on‐the‐spot, in time, as per prevailinginstructionsoftheGovernment.

(D) On‐line‘SWAGAT’ProgrammeofHon.ChiefMinister.

Whether ‘SWAGAT’ programmes is held regularly every month during inspectionperiod? Whether updated register is maintained in the office to record details ofproblems ? At the time of enquiry time howmany problems presented/asked in the‘SWAGAT’Programmes, howmanyof themarepending and sincehowmuch time, atwhichstageandonwhatgrounds?Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewtheposition.

(E) ProblemsraisedinGramSabharegardingrevenuework.

How many Gram Sabhas were held during the year? Whether updated register ismaintainedofallquestionspresentedintheGramSabhas?PleaseobtaindetailsofissuerelatedtorevenueadministrationpresentedintheGramSabhas,issuesdisposedofandremaining issues and also obtain details since nowmuch time, atwhich stage and onwhat grounds such issues are pending. Whether up‐to‐date register is properlymaintained in the office to record details of problems presented in the on‐the‐spotdisposalprogramme?

ParaNo.42:RosterRegister:

(1) Whetherrostercontactofficerhasbeenmaintainedintheofficeasperinstructionslaiddowninthecirculardated24‐2‐1972oftheEducationandLaborDepartment?Whethertheconcernedofficerscrutinyofrosterregistersmaintainedintheofficeeveryyearasper instructions issued vide said circular and corrigendum letter No. TS‐Z‐TPS‐Questionaire‐82dated9‐12‐1982ofInspectionBranchofRevenueDepartment?

(2) Whetherrosterregisterforrecruitment(Appendix‐I)androsterregisterforpromotion(Appendix‐II) are properlymaintained and updated?Whether Head of office and anyofficerofRevenueDepartmenthavecheckedtheseregistersandsigned?

ParaNo.43:MeetingsofRevenueOfficers:

(1) Whether instructions issued vide this officer circularNo.MTK‐MKM‐Vashi‐3541/ 2004dated9‐11‐2004havebeenfollowed?

(2) Whetherdiscussionsareheldasperagenda?(3) WhetheragendaofmeetingsofRevenueofficersareissued?(4) Whetherminutesofmonthlymeetingsofrevenueofficersareissued?

Para No. 44: Holding of staff meetings. This office circular No.MTK‐MKM‐Vashi‐ 853/ 2005dated16‐2‐205.

(1) Whetherdiscussionsareheldasperagenda?

(2) Whetherproceedingsofthemeetingaretaken?

(3) Whetherissuestakenupinlastmeetingarediscussed?

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(4) WhetherstaffsmeetinghavebeenheldregularlyeverymonthduringinspectionperiodvideG.C.,R.D.No.TPS‐TSH‐313‐79dated12‐1‐1979.Whetherpoints1to15prescribedandotherimportantpointsarediscussedandreviewedinstaffmeeting?

(5) Whetherregisterforproceedingsofstaffmeetingisproperlymaintained?Pleasecheckandreview.

ParaNo.45:ManagementofEmployees’WelfareScheme.

Whether sincere efforts have beenmade to undertake employees’welfare schemes aslaiddowninG.C.,G.A.D.No.SGA‐1072–WelfareandG.C.,G.A.D.No.SGA‐1086‐Welfare?

ParaNo.46:E–Governance:

(1) Whether all officers/ employees have obtained training in computer ‘Module‐1’ and‘Module‐2’? If such training has not been given to some employees, what is futureplanning?Whether officers/ employeeswho have obtained training , use computer ingovernmentwork?WhethertheyuseE‐mails?

(2) Whetherelectronicmachinesviz.computers,printers, fax,Xeroxmachineareinusablecondition whether instructions have been issued to the concerned employees tocarefullyusesuchelectronicmachinesbyissuingofficeorder?

(3) WhetherG‐Swan telephones are used in the office?Whether there is any reduction intelephonebillbydoingso?

(4) WhethervarioussoftwaredevelopedbyN.I.C. andGeneralAdministrationDepartmentareusedinofficework?

ParaNo.47:Variouscourtcaseregisters:

(1) Whetherup‐to‐dateregistersaremaintainedinformsprescribedbycircularofRevenueDepartment , and for various courts. Check Registers of cases in various courts viz.various district courts/Special Secretary (Appeal), Revenue Department/ GujaratRevenueTribunal/Hon.GujaratHighCourt/Hon.SupremeCourt?

(2) Outofcasesinvariouscourts,howmanycasesarepending,sincehowmuchtimeandonwhatgrounds?Pleaseobtaindetailsandreviewthem.

ParaNo.48:Reviewofnoteworthythings/workstobeobservedduringinspection:

(1) OfficeManagement(2) OfficeSanitation(3) Sittingarrangementsintheoffice(4) Facilitiesforemployees/visitorsintheoffice.(5) Facilitiesoftoilets(6) Facilitiesforphysicallychallengedapplicants.(7) Drinkingwaterarrangement.(8) Conditionoffurniture.

ParaNo.49:Itemsnoticedduringinspection,whicharenotincludedinthequestionnaire.

ParaNo.50:SuggestionsofInspectionTeam.

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