Standing Order No. 4555/2014 of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st September, 2014 on the operation of a ferry [C1P-DPG]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4555/2014
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 21st September, 2014
STANDING ORDER
To
All Block Development Officers,
Subject: The operation of a ferry by operators of a ferry under the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Tourism 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 operation of a ferry by operators of a ferry.
2. The matter has been examined. Every operator of a ferry carrying on the operation of a ferry shall make an application in Form 3 to the Panchayat Samiti within twenty-one days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.
3. The Block Development Officer shall ensure that village map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Panchayat Samiti within twenty-one days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Tourism 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 Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973) [S2H-3WT]. Vires verified.
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