Standing Order No. 3895/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th May, 2013 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1A-WKF]

Standing Order No. 3895/2013

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Finance Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 26th May, 2013

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land 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 Finance 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 assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 5 to the Land Tribunal within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that khasra is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)