Standing Order No. 1583/2016 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th April, 2016 on the holding of Government land on lease [C17-97V]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 1583/2016
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Finance Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 11th April, 2016
STANDING ORDER
To
All Patwaris,
Subject: The holding of Government land on lease by lessees of Government land under the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal 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 Government land on lease by lessees of Government land.
2. The matter has been examined. Every lessee of Government land carrying on the holding of Government land on lease shall make an application in Form 2 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.
3. The Patwari shall ensure that parcel of land is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within ninety days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955) [S2E-VXM]. Vires verified.
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