Standing Order No. 4021/2022 of the Revenue Department, Government of Bihar dated 22nd March, 2022 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1D-HVK]

Standing Order No. 4021/2022

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Revenue Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 22nd March, 2022

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The sinking of a well on Government land by owners of a well on Government 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 Revenue 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 3 to the Land Tribunal within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)