Standing Order No. 728/2012 of the Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar dated 15th March, 2012 on the survey of land [C13-437]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 728/2012
GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR
Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar
Patna, dated the 15th March, 2012
STANDING ORDER
To
All Patwaris,
Subject: The survey of land by licensed surveyors under the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885), the Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar 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 survey of land by licensed surveyors.
2. The matter has been examined. Every licensed surveyor carrying on the survey of land shall make an application in Form 5 to the Settlement Officer within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Patwari shall ensure that khasra is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within thirty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885), the Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885) [S2D-G6P]. Vires verified.
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