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Ans: The Settlement Officer (original authority) will grant ryotwari patta either on application or suo motu based on records prepared by subordinate staff. After abolition of the posts of Settlement Officers w.e.f. 30-9-1990, the Joint Collectors in Andhra Region were appointed as Settlement Officers.
