However, Emperor Gosanjo enthroned in the latter half of eleventh century announced a Decree Restricting the Expansion of Private Estates in Enkyu to clamp down on unauthorized estates of powerful peerage, and shrines and temples; the estate that didn't fulfill legal requirements was regarded as Chokushiden and placed under the control of the Emperor.
しかし、11世紀後期に登場した後三条天皇は、延久の荘園整理令を発令して、当時増加していた有力貴族・寺社の無認可荘園を取り締まったが、法定要件を満たさない荘園は勅旨田とされ、天皇の支配下に置かれた。