Standing Order No. 3859/2013 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar dated 2nd January, 2013 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C18-XJS]

Standing Order No. 3859/2013

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 2nd January, 2013

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The sinking of a well on Government land by owners of a well on Government 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 Industries and Commerce 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 sinking of a well on Government land by owners of a well on Government land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of a well on Government land carrying on the sinking of a well on Government land shall make an application in Form 3 to the Land Tribunal within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of ten 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar.

(Secretary to Government)