Standing Order No. 4171/2025 of the Home Department, Government of Bihar dated 11th December, 2025 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C14-DR8]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4171/2025
GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR
Home Department, Government of Bihar
Patna, dated the 11th December, 2025
STANDING ORDER
To
All Village Accountants,
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 Home 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 1 to the Board of Revenue within seven days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.
3. The Village Accountant shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board of Revenue within seven days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of Bihar.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885), the Home Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885) [S2D-G6P]. Vires verified.
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