Standing Order No. 1942/2008 of the Labour Department, Government of Bihar dated 28th October, 2008 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1N-Z27]

Standing Order No. 1942/2008

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Labour Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 28th October, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circle Officers,

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 Labour 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 12 to the Land Tribunal within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Circle Officer shall ensure that parcel of land is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)