Standing Order No. 4316/2006 of the Environment Department, Government of Bihar dated 3rd July, 2006 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1G-1F7]

Standing Order No. 4316/2006

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Environment Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 3rd July, 2006

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

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 Environment 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 Land Tribunal within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)