Office Memorandum No. 4995/2013/FD of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st August, 2013 on the occupation of land [C17-1V3]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
No. 4995/2013/FD
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Finance Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 1st August, 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954, regarding.
1. The undersigned is directed to say that references have been received in the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal on the manner in which the occupation of land by occupants is to be regulated under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954.
2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 5 to the Board of Revenue within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.
3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the occupation of land is undertaken, and the Board of Revenue shall dispose of it within thirty days of its receipt.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this office memorandum may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
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