Standing Order No. 4901/2008 of the Law Department, Government of Bihar dated 15th August, 2008 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C18-JWW]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4901/2008
GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR
Law Department, Government of Bihar
Patna, dated the 15th August, 2008
STANDING ORDER
To
All Surveyors,
Subject: The taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural land 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 Law 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 taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural land.
2. The matter has been examined. Every mortgagee of agricultural land carrying on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land shall make an application in Form 7 to the Settlement Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. The Surveyor shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within sixty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Law 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 Law 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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