Standing Order No. 1974/2013 of the Housing Department, Government of Bihar dated 22nd July, 2013 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1E-PBJ]

Standing Order No. 1974/2013

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Housing Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 22nd July, 2013

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural 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 Housing 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 taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every mortgagee of agricultural land carrying on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land shall make an application in Form 8 to the Collector within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)