Standing Order No. 3962/2006 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th October, 2006 on the occupation of land [C18-EW3]

Standing Order No. 3962/2006

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Transport Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 7th October, 2006

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants 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 Transport 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 occupation of land by occupants.

2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 12 to the Land Tribunal within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)