Standing Order No. 2442/2012 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 16th June, 2012 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1A-TDE]

Standing Order No. 2442/2012

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 16th June, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling 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 Urban Development 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 holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land in excess of the ceiling carrying on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling shall make an application in Form 5 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

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

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

(Secretary to Government)