Standing Order No. 3595/2023 of the Home Department, Government of Bihar dated 5th September, 2023 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C16-1GX]

Standing Order No. 3595/2023

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Home Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 5th September, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

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 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 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 5 to the Board of Revenue within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that khasra is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board of Revenue within fifteen 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)