In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Premises Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants

## Report on Notification Regarding Estate Officers under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Land and Development Office (LDO), amending the appointment of Estate Officers under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. The core purpose of the amendment is to update the designated personnel responsible for exercising powers related to eviction of unauthorized occupants from public premises. The key finding is that the notification appoints Shri Diwakar Kumar Barnwal and Shri Sujit Kumar Mishra as Estate Officers, specifying their respective jurisdictions. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an informative analysis of a notification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Land and Development Office (LDO), regarding the appointment of Estate Officers. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification is an **Amendment** to a previous notification by the Government of India, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Land and Development Office No. A42021232017Admn. LDO629 dated 15.07.2019. * **Core Objective:** The core objective is to designate specific officers as Estate Officers under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971, and to define their respective jurisdictions. This objective is explicitly stated as being "in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Premises Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants Act, 1971." **4. Background and Rationale:** The notification is an amendment, likely due to personnel changes within the Land and Development Office, requiring an update to the appointed Estate Officers. This ensures the continued enforcement of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. The supersession of the previous notification suggests that the prior officers were no longer in the relevant roles, thus necessitating the appointment of new officers to maintain the functionality of the Act. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is an amendment, therefore the following changes are introduced: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The notification supersedes the previous notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Land and Development Office No. A42021232017Admn. LDO629 dated 15.07.2019. This indicates a change in the designated Estate Officers. * **New Rule/Provision:** The *new* rule is the appointment of Shri Diwakar Kumar Barnwal, Dy. LDOVI, and Shri Sujit Kumar Mishra, Dy. LDOI, as Estate Officers. It also specifically details the public premises and local limits of jurisdiction for each officer. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The effect of this change is to shift the responsibility of Estate Officer to the newly appointed individuals. This ensures the continued legal authority to act under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. Specifically, Shri Diwakar Kumar Barnwal, Dy. LDOVI, will be responsible for premises relating to Nazul Lands Rehabilitation colonies under the jurisdiction and Administrative control of LDO in specific Lease and Property Sections. Shri Sujit Kumar Mishra, Dy. LDOI, will be responsible for premises relating to Nazul LandsRehabilitation Colonies under the Jurisdiction and Administrative Control of LDO, dealing with LeaseIII Section and Matters relating to temporary allotment of land. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these changes include: * Unauthorized occupants of public premises under the jurisdiction of the LDO. * Individuals and entities dealing with lease matters in the specified sections (LI, LIIA, LIIB, LIV, LV, PSI, PSII, PSIII, RP Cell, Enforcement Section, and LeaseIII Section). * The Land and Development Office (LDO) and its staff. * Individuals seeking temporary land allotments. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Land and Development Office (LDO), is the responsible agency. Shri Diwakar Kumar Barnwal and Shri Sujit Kumar Mishra are the officers directly responsible for implementing the Act within their respective jurisdictions. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective immediately upon publication. The Estate Officers are expected to exercise their powers and perform their duties as defined by the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. * **Amendment-Specific Implementation:** The primary implementation aspect is the delegation of authority to the newly appointed officers and the communication of their respective jurisdictional responsibilities. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is to ensure the continued and efficient enforcement of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. This ensures clear lines of responsibility for specific areas and prevents any lapse in legal authority to deal with unauthorized occupants. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed in this report represents a procedural update to the appointment of Estate Officers under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. By designating Shri Diwakar Kumar Barnwal and Shri Sujit Kumar Mishra as Estate Officers and clearly defining their jurisdictions, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Land and Development Office aims to maintain the effective management and control of public premises, upholding the provisions of the aforementioned Act.

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