Standing Order No. 5/2016 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th May, 2016 on the operation of a ferry [C1G-V4P]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 14 May 2016; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: West Bengal [IN-WB]. Made by the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register, beneath the Act its recital names.

Cite: Standing Order No. 5/2016 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th May, 2016 on the operation of a ferry, Standing Order No. 5/2016, 14th May, 2016 [C1G-V4P]. Machine: C1G-V4P.

Standing Order No. 5/2016

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Transport Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 14th May, 2016

STANDING ORDER

All Divisional Canal Officers,

Subject: The operation of a ferry by operators of a ferry under the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Transport 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 operation of a ferry by operators of a ferry.

2. The matter has been examined. Every operator of a ferry carrying on the operation of a ferry shall make an application in Form C to the Board within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Divisional Canal Officer shall ensure that tube well is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)

Made under

Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Transport 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 Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876) [S2D-C5F]. Vires verified.

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