Standing Order No. 3365/2021 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar dated 11th November, 2021 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1Q-104]

Standing Order No. 3365/2021

GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR

Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar

Patna, dated the 11th November, 2021

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The holding of land assessed to revenue by holders of land 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 Water Resources 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 assessed to revenue by holders of land.

2. The matter has been examined. Every holder of land carrying on the holding of land assessed to revenue shall make an application in Form 5 to the Land Tribunal within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that mutation is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Land Tribunal within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)