Standing Order No. 4275/2026 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st May, 2026 on the possession of land [C1N-NQ5]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 21 May 2026; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: West Bengal [IN-WB]. Made by the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register, beneath the Act its recital names.

Cite: Standing Order No. 4275/2026 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st May, 2026 on the possession of land, Standing Order No. 4275/2026, 21st May, 2026 [C1N-NQ5]. Machine: C1N-NQ5.

Standing Order No. 4275/2026

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 21st May, 2026

STANDING ORDER

All Circle Officers,

Subject: The possession of land by persons in possession of 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 Youth Services and Sports 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 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 seven days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that land revenue receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Youth Services and Sports 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 Youth Services and Sports 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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