Standing Order No. 2611/2017 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Bihar dated 15th March, 2017 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1M-NZX]

Standing Order No. 2611/2017

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Women and Child Development Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 15th March, 2017

STANDING ORDER

To

All Naib Tahsildars,

Subject: The holding of land in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling 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 Women and Child Development 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 in excess of the ceiling by holders of land in excess of the ceiling.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land in excess of the ceiling carrying on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling shall make an application in Form 5 to the Tahsildar within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Naib Tahsildar shall ensure that survey number is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tahsildar within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)