Standing Order No. 3356/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of Bihar dated 13th March, 2013 on the possession of land [C1J-EA4]

Standing Order No. 3356/2013

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Finance Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 13th March, 2013

STANDING ORDER

To

All Revenue Inspectors,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of 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 Finance 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 possession of land by persons in possession of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession of land carrying on the possession of land shall make an application in Form 14 to the Collector within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Revenue Inspector shall ensure that register of holdings is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)