Standing Order No. 1598/2019 of the Finance Department, Government of Bihar dated 25th August, 2019 on the occupation of land [C13-QK4]

Standing Order No. 1598/2019

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Finance Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 25th August, 2019

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Finance 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 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 Settlement Officer within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that mutation is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)