Standing Order No. 1588/2023 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Bihar dated 27th October, 2023 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1K-CWD]

Standing Order No. 1588/2023

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 27th October, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Village Accountants,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders 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 Consumer Affairs 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 assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 3 to the Settlement Officer within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of twenty rupees.

3. The Village Accountant shall ensure that holding is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Settlement Officer within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)