Standing Order No. 2424/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Bihar dated 25th March, 2023 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1B-QRR]

Standing Order No. 2424/2023

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Finance Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 25th March, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

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 Finance 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 12 to the Collector within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that survey number is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)