Standing Order No. 893/2012 of the Law Department, Government of Bihar dated 9th February, 2012 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1J-BQF]

Standing Order No. 893/2012

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Law Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 9th February, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputy Tahsildars,

Subject: The sinking of a well on Government land by owners of a well on Government land 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 sinking of a well on Government land by owners of a well on Government land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of a well on Government land carrying on the sinking of a well on Government land shall make an application in Form 3 to the Revenue Divisional Officer within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.

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