Standing Order No. 4107/2019 of the Finance Department, Government of Bihar dated 18th July, 2019 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1F-5HD]

Standing Order No. 4107/2019

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Finance Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 18th July, 2019

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural 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 Finance 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 1 to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)