Standing Order No. 4522/2025 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar dated 9th November, 2025 on the holding of an inam [C14-CKT]

Standing Order No. 4522/2025

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 9th November, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The holding of an inam by inamdars 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 Industries and Commerce 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 an inam by inamdars.

2. The matter has been examined. Every inamdar carrying on the holding of an inam shall make an application in Form 1 to the Settlement Officer within seven days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that mutation is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)