Standing Order No. 3404/2020 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar dated 12th June, 2020 on the occupation of land [C1P-WYE]

Standing Order No. 3404/2020

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 12th June, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Village Accountants,

Subject: The occupation of land by occupants under the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Industries and Commerce 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 occupation of land by occupants.

2. The matter has been examined. Every occupant carrying on the occupation of land shall make an application in Form 2 to the Collector within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Village Accountant shall ensure that patta is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)