Standing Order No. 41/2021 of the Transport Department, Government of Bihar dated 8th May, 2021 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C19-N97]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 41/2021
GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR
Transport Department, Government of Bihar
Patna, dated the 8th May, 2021
STANDING ORDER
To
All Patwaris,
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 Transport 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 1 to the Board of Revenue within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. The Patwari shall ensure that map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board of Revenue 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 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 Transport 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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