Standing Order No. 3355/2015 of the General Administration Department, Government of Bihar dated 7th October, 2015 on the possession of land [C17-7SZ]

Standing Order No. 3355/2015

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

General Administration Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 7th October, 2015

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land under the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the General Administration 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 2 to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that register of holdings is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)