Standing Order No. 4660/2025 of the Housing Department, Government of Bihar dated 10th April, 2025 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C14-9XJ]

Standing Order No. 4660/2025

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Housing Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 10th April, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural 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 Housing 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 taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every mortgagee of agricultural land carrying on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land shall make an application in Form 7 to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)