Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O. (Ms.) No. 129, Natham Settlement Appellate Powers, 1998
The Tamil Nadu Government, Revenue Department, issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 on 13 February 1998 to amend the Natham settlement notification governing appeals against Natham patta orders made by Special Tahsildars (Natham). It replaces the Assistant Settlement Officer with the Revenue Divisional Officer concerned as the appellate authority and directs publication of the amendment in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
What the government order does
The Tamil Nadu Government, Revenue Department, issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 on 13 February 1998 following an earlier decision to transfer appellate powers from Assistant Settlement Officers to the Revenue Divisional Officers concerned. These powers relate to appeals against orders passed by Special Tahsildars (Natham) concerning Natham pattas.
The government approved amendments proposed by the Commissioner and Director of Survey and Settlement. The attached notification was directed to be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Who is affected
G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 affects:
- People who file appeals against Natham patta orders issued by a Special Tahsildar (Natham).
- Revenue Divisional Officers concerned, who become responsible for disposing of those appeals.
- Assistant Settlement Officers, who no longer hold the appellate role identified in the amended notification.
- District and settlement officials involved in Natham settlement administration.
For a property buyer or owner, the practical point is that an appeal concerning a Natham patta order is to be dealt with by the Revenue Divisional Officer concerned, rather than the Assistant Settlement Officer.
Key amendments
G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 amends the Revenue Department notification dated 14 October 1988, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated 9 November 1988, as subsequently amended. The changes are:
- In paragraph 6, the words referring to the Assistant Settlement Officer are replaced with Revenue Divisional Officer.
- In paragraph 7, both references to the Assistant Settlement Officer are replaced with Revenue Divisional Officer.
- In paragraph 9, the statement that Assistant Settlement Officers have the powers is replaced with a statement that Revenue Divisional Officers shall have the powers.
What the document does not specify
G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 identifies the authority responsible for Natham patta appeals. The supplied text does not state a new appeal fee, filing deadline or detailed appeal procedure. It also does not decide any individual patta claim or ownership dispute.
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Common questions
Who hears an appeal against a Special Tahsildar's Natham patta order?
The Revenue Divisional Officer concerned has the appellate powers for appeals against Natham patta orders passed by the Special Tahsildar (Natham).
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 cancel the earlier Natham settlement notification?
No. G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 amends the notification dated 14 October 1988 by replacing references to the Assistant Settlement Officer with the Revenue Divisional Officer.
Does the government order set an appeal deadline or fee?
The supplied text does not state an appeal deadline or fee. It deals with the transfer of appellate powers.
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 grant a Natham patta to any individual?
No. G.O. (Ms.) No. 129 changes the authority responsible for deciding appeals and does not grant or decide an individual Natham patta claim.
