Standing Order No. 2728/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd July, 2010 on the occupation of land [C12-ZQ1]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 2728/2010
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Finance Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 2nd July, 2010
STANDING ORDER
To
All Surveyors,
Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954), the Finance 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 occupation of land by occupants.
2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 8 to the Collector within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.
3. The Surveyor shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within ninety days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954), the Finance 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 Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954) [S2E-PC2]. Vires verified.
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