Standing Order No. 2852/2013 of the Law Department, Government of Bihar dated 4th August, 2013 on the possession of land [C17-1Y9]

Standing Order No. 2852/2013

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Law Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 4th August, 2013

STANDING ORDER

To

All Village Accountants,

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 Law 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 12 to the Settlement Officer within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Village Accountant shall ensure that land revenue receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)