Standing Order No. 3817/2012 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar dated 7th June, 2012 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1J-CC0]

Standing Order No. 3817/2012

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 7th June, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

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 Social Welfare 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 7 to the State Government within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that land revenue receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)