Standing Order No. 2948/2025 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th May, 2025 on the possession of land [C14-A6D]

Standing Order No. 2948/2025

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 7th May, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputy Tahsildars,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land under the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Urban Development 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 possession of land by persons in possession of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession of land carrying on the possession of land shall make an application in Form 1 to the State Government within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Deputy Tahsildar shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within forty-five 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 West Bengal.

(Secretary to Government)