Standing Order No. 4648/2024 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th February, 2024 on the execution of canal works [C18-003]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4648/2024
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Finance Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 7th February, 2024
STANDING ORDER
To
All Assistant Engineers,
Subject: The execution of canal works by contractors for canal works under the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), 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 execution of canal works by contractors for canal works.
2. The matter has been examined. Every contractor for canal works carrying on the execution of canal works shall make an application in Form A to the Canal Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.
3. The Assistant Engineer shall ensure that works is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Canal 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 Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), 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 Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876) [S2D-C5F]. Vires verified.
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