Standing Order No. 981/2010 of the General Administration Department, Government of Bihar dated 21st June, 2010 on the possession of land [C1C-HCG]

Standing Order No. 981/2010

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

General Administration Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 21st June, 2010

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of land 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 General Administration 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 possession of land by persons in possession of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession of land carrying on the possession of land shall make an application in Form 8 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)