Section 3(3)(a) in Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act, 1983
(a)As soon as may be after the publication of the notification under subsection (3) of section 1 bringing this section into force in an area and before undertaking the work relating to the issue of the patta pass book, the Tahsildar shall publish a notice in each village in such area informing the public that patta pass book is to be issued under this Act to every owner and such owner shall apply for the issue of patta pass book as provided under this section.