Standing Order No. 3555/2015 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th May, 2015 on the holding of land [C1G-RFC]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 3555/2015
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Home Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 4th May, 2015
STANDING ORDER
To
All Circle Officers,
Subject: The holding of land by landholders under the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal 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 by landholders.
2. The matter has been examined. Every landholder carrying on the holding of land shall make an application in Form 12 to the State Government within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that land revenue receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within sixty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955) [S2E-VXM]. Vires verified.
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