Standing Order No. 2770/2007 of the Labour Department, Government of Bihar dated 18th February, 2007 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C14-N0J]

Standing Order No. 2770/2007

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Labour Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 18th February, 2007

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling 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 Labour 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 land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land in excess of the ceiling carrying on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling shall make an application in Form 12 to the State Government within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that khasra is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)