Standing Order No. 496/2018 of the Law Department, Government of Bihar dated 24th May, 2018 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1B-A1M]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 496/2018
GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR
Law Department, Government of Bihar
Patna, dated the 24th May, 2018
STANDING ORDER
To
All Tahsildars,
Subject: The sinking of a well on Government land by owners of a well on Government 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 Law 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 2 to the State Government within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.
3. The Tahsildar shall ensure that register of holdings is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within fifteen days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Law Department, Government of Bihar.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Law 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 Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950) [S2E-8EH]. Vires verified.
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