Standing Order No. 3931/2018 of the Law Department, Government of Bihar dated 9th February, 2018 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1H-0B3]

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

Dates: made 9 February 2018; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Bihar [IN-BR]. Made by the Law Department, Government of Bihar.

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. 3931/2018 of the Law Department, Government of Bihar dated 9th February, 2018 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use, Standing Order No. 3931/2018, 9th February, 2018 [C1H-0B3]. Machine: C1H-0B3.

Standing Order No. 3931/2018

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Law Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 9th February, 2018

STANDING ORDER

All Patwaris,

Subject: The conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands 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 Law 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 conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use by person converting agricultural lands.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person converting agricultural land carrying on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use shall make an application in Form 14 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that certificate of occupancy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)

Made under

Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885), the Law Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885) [S2D-G6P]. Vires verified.

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