Standing Order No. 453/2008 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Bihar dated 17th October, 2008 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1E-AF5]

Standing Order No. 453/2008

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 17th October, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders 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 Information and Public Relations 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 land assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 8 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)