(1) Every application filed under sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Act, or every case taken cognizance of suo motu by the Special Court, may be referred for local inspection or verification or both by the Tahsildar having jurisdiction over the area or by any other officer of the Government authorized by the Special Court in this behalf.
(2) The Tahsildar or the other officer to whom the application has been referred under sub-regulation (1) shall make or cause to be made an inspection or verification or both, as soon as may be practicable and shall submit a complete report within two weeks from the date of receipt of the order with reference to the revenue records and facts on ground as to the following, namely:-
(i) the correctness of the statements made in the application;
(ii) the facts relating to ownership, actual possession and use of the land concerned; and
(i) such other particulars and information as would be useful to the Court to arrive at a correct decision on the claims made in the application:
Provided that Such a report is not required to be submitted in respect of the application filed by the Tahsildar.
(3) The Tahsildar or other Officer to whom the application has been referred under sub-regulation (1) shall also furnish copies of the extracts of the Government records to show the survey number and Sub-Division Number and proof of possession, ownership and use of the land.
(4) A copy of the report referred under sub-regulation (2) may be furnished to the applicant, respondents and other persons, if any having interest in the land on payment of copying charges.