Standing Order No. 1900/2022 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st April, 2022 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1N-4XZ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 1900/2022
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Finance Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 21st April, 2022
STANDING ORDER
To
All Patwaris,
Subject: The taking of a mortgage of agricultural land by mortgagees of agricultural land under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal 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 5 to the Land Tribunal within seven days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.
3. The Patwari shall ensure that record of rights is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within seven days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954) [S2E-PC2]. Vires verified.
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