Section 6, Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 [S2D-G3W]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 June 1885 by No. 3177/1885 [N12-Q6H].
6. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the holding of land shall be made to the Collector in Form 7, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees. (2) The Collector may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Collector may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
Defined terms in this text (2)
holding: Section 2, Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 [S2DFZJ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "holding" means a portion of land held by a landholder under one lease, engagement or grant
holding: 42 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 [S2DFZJ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (0)
none
Cited by (3)
Section 26, Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 [S2D-GQH], 3 March 1885, Band A. "section 6".
Section 5, Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 [S2D-G2Y], 3 March 1885, Band A. "section 6".
Rule 5, Bihar Tenancy Act Rules, 1886 [S2D-H1W], 5 July 1886, Band A. "section 6 of the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D12-9TC. Every landholder: Obtain a licence before undertaking the holding of land; apply in Form 7, fee ten rupees; Before the activity begins; licence valid three years; Form 7. Published by Revenue Department, Government of Bihar (synthetic record).