Standing Order No. 4244/2016 of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal dated 22nd April, 2016 on the sinking of a tube well [C13-E8W]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4244/2016
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 22nd April, 2016
STANDING ORDER
To
All Divisional Canal Officers,
Subject: The sinking of a tube well by owners of a tube well under the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Tourism 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 sinking of a tube well by owners of a tube well.
2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of a tube well carrying on the sinking of a tube well shall make an application in Form B to the Board within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. The Divisional Canal Officer shall ensure that source of water is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board within forty-five days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Tourism 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 Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876) [S2D-C5F]. Vires verified.
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