Standing Order No. 4995/2017 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar dated 22nd December, 2017 on the possession of land [C19-AZX]

Standing Order No. 4995/2017

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 22nd December, 2017

STANDING ORDER

To

All Tahsildars,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land under the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Social Welfare 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 possession of land by persons in possession of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession of land carrying on the possession of land shall make an application in Form 14 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that parcel of land is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.

(Secretary to Government)