Standing Order No. 2638/2018 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar dated 10th December, 2018 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C17-FYM]

As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 10 December 2018; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Bihar [IN-BR]. Made by the Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register, beneath the Act its recital names.

Cite: Standing Order No. 2638/2018 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar dated 10th December, 2018 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling, Standing Order No. 2638/2018, 10th December, 2018 [C17-FYM]. Machine: C17-FYM.

Standing Order No. 2638/2018

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 10th December, 2018

STANDING ORDER

All Patwaris,

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 Water Resources 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 14 to the Tahsildar within one hundred and twenty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that mutation is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tahsildar within one hundred and twenty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)

Made under

Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885), the Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885) [S2D-G6P]. Vires verified.

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