Standing Order No. 943/2022 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 27th January, 2022 on the occupation of land [C1Q-1K7]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 943/2022
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Home Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 27th January, 2022
STANDING ORDER
To
All Patwaris,
Subject: The occupation of land by occupants 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 Home 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 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 1 to the Land Tribunal within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.
3. The Patwari shall ensure that holding 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 Home 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 Home 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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