Standing Order No. 4714/2008 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar dated 11th August, 2008 on the occupation of land [C1C-CNW]

Standing Order No. 4714/2008

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 11th August, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885), the Social Welfare 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 occupation of land by occupants.

2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 8 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)