Standing Order No. 3430/2021 of the Tourism Department, Government of Bihar dated 12th August, 2021 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1H-A4G]

Standing Order No. 3430/2021

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Tourism Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 12th August, 2021

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputy Tahsildars,

Subject: The taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural land under the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Tourism 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 5 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Deputy Tahsildar shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Revenue Divisional Officer within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)