Standing Order No. 3474/2023 of the Transport Department, Government of Bihar dated 4th May, 2023 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C17-XSR]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 4 May 2023; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Bihar [IN-BR]. Made by the Transport 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. 3474/2023 of the Transport Department, Government of Bihar dated 4th May, 2023 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use, Standing Order No. 3474/2023, 4th May, 2023 [C17-XSR]. Machine: C17-XSR.

Standing Order No. 3474/2023

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Transport Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 4th May, 2023

STANDING ORDER

All Surveyors,

Subject: The conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands 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 Transport 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 conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person converting agricultural land carrying on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use shall make an application in Form 1 to the Tahsildar within one hundred and twenty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that land revenue receipt 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 Transport 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 Transport 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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