Standing Order No. 4570/2025 of the Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar dated 8th January, 2025 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1D-T3F]

Standing Order No. 4570/2025

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 8th January, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputy Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of allotted surplus land by allottees of surplus 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 Urban Development 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 holding of allotted surplus land by allottees of surplus land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every allottee of surplus land carrying on the holding of allotted surplus land shall make an application in Form 2 to the Settlement Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.

3. The Deputy Tahsildar shall ensure that land revenue receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)