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Substituted by Act No. 15 of 2009, (w.e.f. 26.2.2009) previously it was inserted by Orissa Act No. 1 of 1991. 5 Explanation :– For the purpose of this sub-section the expression “appointed date” shall mean the date of commencement of the Orissa Government Land Settlement (Amendment) Act, 2009.] 1[(5) Government shall, from time to time determine the maximum extent of land to be settled with any person under the provisions of this Act, for different purpose.] 2[3-A. Power to de-reserve land :– (1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise any officer, not below the rank of a Collector, to de- reserve any land which has been reserved under Clause (a) of Section 3 3[of any Government land recorded as Gochar] or any portion thereof. (2) Any officer authorised under Sub-section (1) shall subject to such conditions and limitations as may be prescribed, have power to de-reserve any land referred to in that sub-section or any portion thereof, as the case may be,- (a) is no longer required for the purpose for which it was reserved; or (b) can no longer serve the purpose for which it was reserved; (c) is in excess of the reasonable requirement for the purpose for which it was reserved : 3[Provided that the officer so authorised shall, in assessing the reasonable requirement for the purpose of Gochar follow the prescribed principles laying down the extent of Gochar land to be set apart for use by the community.] 3-B. Resumption of land and imposition of penalty :– 4[Any officer authorized under clause (e) of section 3 may resume any land settled by him, if he has reasons to believe that¯ (a) the person with whom the land was settled, has used it for any purpose other than that for which it was settled; or (b) the person, other than homesteadless person or landless agricultural labourer, has not used the land for a period exceeding three years from the date of such settlement, and may impose a penalty of an amount not exceeding one thousand rupees on such person : Provided that no order under this section shall be passed without giving such person a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter : Provided further that any land settled prior to the commencement of the Odisha Government Land Settlement (Amendment) Act, 2013, if not used within a period of three years from the date of such commencement, the authorized officer shall resume such land.”.