Standing Order No. 4891/2014 of the Finance Department, Government of Bihar dated 5th October, 2014 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1J-HJ2]

Standing Order No. 4891/2014

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Finance Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 5th October, 2014

STANDING ORDER

To

All Patwaris,

Subject: The holding of allotted surplus land by allottees of surplus 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 holding of allotted surplus land by allottees of surplus land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every allottee of surplus land carrying on the holding of allotted surplus land shall make an application in Form 12 to the Sub-Divisional Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Patwari shall ensure that khasra is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sub-Divisional Officer 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)