Standing Order No. 3292/2022 of the Home Department, Government of Bihar dated 22nd March, 2022 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C17-TA7]

Standing Order No. 3292/2022

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Home Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 22nd March, 2022

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling 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 Home 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 2 to the Collector within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)