Standing Order No. 4157/2007 of the Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar dated 3rd November, 2007 on the holding of land [C1J-1J8]

Standing Order No. 4157/2007

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Urban Development Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 3rd November, 2007

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The holding of land by landholders 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 Urban Development 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 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 3 to the State Government within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that demand notice is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)