Standing Order No. 3542/2026 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th July, 2026 on the holding of an inam [C1C-5Z9]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 3542/2026
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 20th July, 2026
STANDING ORDER
To
All Surveyors,
Subject: The holding of an inam by inamdars under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954), the Commercial Taxes 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 an inam by inamdars.
2. The matter has been examined. Every inamdar carrying on the holding of an inam shall make an application in Form 7 to the Settlement Officer within one hundred and twenty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.
3. The Surveyor shall ensure that map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within one hundred and twenty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954), the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954) [S2E-PC2]. Vires verified.
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