Standing Order No. 4025/2018 of the General Administration Department, Government of Bihar dated 21st January, 2018 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C13-K1N]

Standing Order No. 4025/2018

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

General Administration Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 21st January, 2018

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land 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 General Administration 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 holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 1 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the General Administration Department, Government of Bihar.

(Secretary to Government)