Standing Order No. 2791/2012 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th September, 2012 on the operation of a ferry [C11-6E5]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 2791/2012
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Home Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 5th September, 2012
STANDING ORDER
To
All Secretaries of the Gram Panchayat,
Subject: The operation of a ferry by operators of a ferry under the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the operation of a ferry by operators of a ferry.
2. The matter has been examined. Every operator of a ferry carrying on the operation of a ferry shall make an application in Form 1 to the District Panchayat within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.
3. The Secretary of the Gram Panchayat shall ensure that tax is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the District Panchayat within thirty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973) [S2H-3WT]. Vires verified.
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