Standing Order No. 4354/2020 of the Transport Department, Government of Bihar dated 19th October, 2020 on the possession of land [C15-RDH]

Standing Order No. 4354/2020

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Transport Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 19th October, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of 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 Transport 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 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 5 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)