Section 9, West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 [S2E-PC2]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 21 May 1954.
Made under Section 9, West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954, or naming it (115)
Standing Order No. 1363/2013 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th August, 2013 on the holding of an inam [C1E-PER], 7 August 2013, in force. 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 Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4437/2014 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th June, 2014 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1E-R6N], 11 June 2014, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
West Bengal Estates Acquisition (Holding Control) Order, 2012 [N15-KMX], 23 September 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 1323/2009 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 27th March, 2009 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C12-WRK], 27 March 2009, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4146/2025 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 8th December, 2025 on the occupation of land [C14-DPM], 8 December 2025, in force. 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 Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1196/2011 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 19th June, 2011 on the possession of land [C13-26N], 19 June 2011, in force. 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 General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2728/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd July, 2010 on the occupation of land [C12-ZQ1], 2 July 2010, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 401/2021 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th April, 2021 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C13-W70], 26 April 2021, in force. 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Notification No. 3389/2024 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st November, 2024 under section 9 [N14-YN6], 21 November 2024, in force. 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 Government of West Bengal hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the State Government within the jurisdiction set out against each"
Standing Order No. 2773/2026 of the Education Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th January, 2026 on the holding of land [C12-GV0], 9 January 2026, in force. 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 Education Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1299/2013 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th April, 2013 on the possession of land [C11-8AG], 9 April 2013, in force. 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 General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 910/2020 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th January, 2020 on the holding of land [C11-V9G], 5 January 2020, in force. 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 General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2828/2016 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th June, 2016 on the holding of land [C11-H0F], 5 June 2016, in force. 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 Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2953/2015 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th January, 2015 on the possession of land [C11-CR1], 20 January 2015, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1387/2025 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st April, 2025 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C12-CZQ], 21 April 2025, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2503/2009 of the Ports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th December, 2009 on the holding of land [C10-ZV9], 20 December 2009, in force. 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 Ports Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2171/2015 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th August, 2015 on the holding of land [C11-EQQ], 24 August 2015, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4400/2022 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th December, 2022 on the possession of land [C14-1ZK], 18 December 2022, in force. 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 Information and Public Relations Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1997/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th October, 2023 on the possession of land [C14-4GS], 13 October 2023, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4991/2015 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th September, 2015 on the holding of land [C13-CH3], 5 September 2015, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3227/2012 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd September, 2012 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C13-59Q], 23 September 2012, in force. 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 Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1025/2023 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th July, 2023 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C14-3J1], 11 July 2023, in force. 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 Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2183/2006 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th July, 2006 on the holding of Government land on lease [C16-GPZ], 18 July 2006, in force. 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 Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1406/2024 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 22nd September, 2024 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C18-20B], 22 September 2024, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2023/2006 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th April, 2006 on the occupation of land [C16-G6T], 26 April 2006, in force. 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 Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2343/2012 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 22nd April, 2012 on the holding of Government land on lease [C16-YHC], 22 April 2012, in force. 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 Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2986/2009 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 10th May, 2009 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C16-Q18], 10 May 2009, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3934/2009 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd March, 2009 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C16-PKD], 3 March 2009, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3137/2015 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th September, 2015 on the holding of land [C17-7P1], 11 September 2015, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2002/2016 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 19th April, 2016 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C15-C81], 19 April 2016, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4493/2017 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th May, 2017 on the holding of Government land on lease [C15-F0X], 15 May 2017, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 190/2011 of the Education Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th May, 2011 on the survey of land [C14-ZX0], 24 May 2011, in force. 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 Education Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4190/2024 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th August, 2024 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C16-472], 24 August 2024, in force. 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 General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3582/2019 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th March, 2019 on the removal of earth from Government land [C15-M6J], 15 March 2019, in force. 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 Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4595/2026 of the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal dated 8th February, 2026 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C16-B1Q], 8 February 2026, in force. 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 Housing Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4591/2008 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th January, 2008 on the holding of land [C14-PTF], 18 January 2008, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1232/2012 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th July, 2012 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C15-2XK], 28 July 2012, in force. 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 Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3934/2024 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th April, 2024 on the possession of land [C16-380], 24 April 2024, in force. 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 Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3496/2013 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 27th December, 2013 on the holding of land [C15-6E0], 27 December 2013, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 331/2018 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th May, 2018 on the holding of Government land on lease [C15-HXN], 18 May 2018, in force. 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 Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2873/2022 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th October, 2022 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1B-PKA], 28 October 2022, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4474/2015 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th January, 2015 on the holding of an inam [C1B-11X], 26 January 2015, in force. 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 689/2016 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th May, 2016 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1B-3ZC], 14 May 2016, in force. 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 Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3542/2026 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th July, 2026 on the holding of an inam [C1C-5Z9], 20 July 2026, in force. 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 Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 632/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd December, 2023 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1B-T0W], 2 December 2023, in force. 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 554/2022 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 12th December, 2022 on the holding of land [C1B-PWM], 12 December 2022, in force. 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 Mines and Geology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3427/2014 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 6th December, 2014 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1B-0QG], 6 December 2014, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3267/2017 of the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th February, 2017 on the holding of an inam [C1B-6EZ], 28 February 2017, in force. 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 Housing Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1872/2022 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd November, 2022 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1B-PN6], 23 November 2022, in force. 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 Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4097/2018 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd February, 2018 on the removal of earth from Government land [C1B-95G], 3 February 2018, in force. 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 Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 879/2010 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 17th March, 2010 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1E-DRJ], 17 March 2010, in force. 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 Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1197/2006 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th August, 2006 on the holding of land [C1E-5G7], 25 August 2006, in force. 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3455/2007 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th October, 2007 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1E-891], 5 October 2007, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 4474/2008 of the Energy Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st July, 2008 on the holding of land [C1E-9WA], 1 July 2008, in force. 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 Energy Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3028/2009 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th September, 2009 on the occupation of land [C18-NF3], 25 September 2009, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1650/2009 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd February, 2009 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C18-KWR], 2 February 2009, in force. 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 Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2617/2026 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 19th July, 2026 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1A-95R], 19 July 2026, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 4100/2021 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st July, 2021 on the removal of earth from Government land [C19-NPW], 1 July 2021, in force. 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 Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3081/2021 of the Education Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd July, 2021 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C19-NW8], 23 July 2021, in force. 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 Education Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1992/2011 of the Environment Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th May, 2011 on the holding of Government land on lease [C18-SBY], 18 May 2011, in force. 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 Environment Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1023/2021 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th August, 2021 on the holding of land [C19-P6N], 15 August 2021, in force. 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 Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1584/2011 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 19th September, 2011 on the holding of Government land on lease [C18-TBJ], 19 September 2011, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1365/2024 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th December, 2024 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1A-0T2], 28 December 2024, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1090/2006 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd April, 2006 on the survey of land [C18-DJK], 2 April 2006, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1510/2020 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 12th February, 2020 on the survey of land [C19-HNA], 12 February 2020, in force. 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 Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1701/2006 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st February, 2006 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1E-406], 1 February 2006, in force. 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 415/2016 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 19th November, 2016 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1E-Y01], 19 November 2016, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2751/2019 of the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd February, 2019 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1F-4AT], 2 February 2019, in force. 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 Housing Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1624/2008 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th February, 2008 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1E-90Q], 24 February 2008, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 702/2010 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of West Bengal dated 10th June, 2010 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1E-E8V], 10 June 2010, in force. 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 Registration and Stamps Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3199/2023 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd November, 2023 on the survey of land [C1F-K88], 2 November 2023, in force. 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 Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
West Bengal Estates Acquisition (Holding Control) Order, 2009 [N1C-5XZ], 24 January 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1954 (West Bengal Act 1 of 1954), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 3563/2012 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st August, 2012 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1C-PB2], 21 August 2012, in force. 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 Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 407/2006 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th March, 2006 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1C-7MQ], 28 March 2006, in force. 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 663/2006 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd March, 2006 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C1C-7C2], 3 March 2006, in force. 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 Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2251/2016 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th January, 2016 on the holding of land [C1C-Z3K], 13 January 2016, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 3105/2015 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th December, 2015 on the holding of land [C1C-YXE], 26 December 2015, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 1086/2009 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal dated 19th April, 2009 on the possession of land [C1C-DYE], 19 April 2009, in force. 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 Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1661/2024 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st May, 2024 on the survey of land [C1D-R25], 1 May 2024, in force. 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 Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 330/2019 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th September, 2019 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1D-9CQ], 25 September 2019, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3862/2026 of the Energy Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th May, 2026 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1H-VGK], 15 May 2026, in force. 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 Energy Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3843/2025 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd June, 2025 on the holding of an inam [C1H-NXM], 3 June 2025, in force. 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3462/2014 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd May, 2014 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1G-NYT], 2 May 2014, in force. 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 General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4406/2024 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th October, 2024 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1H-KCB], 20 October 2024, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3141/2026 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th April, 2026 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1H-V86], 26 April 2026, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2920/2017 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 10th October, 2017 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1G-Z54], 10 October 2017, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1140/2012 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th August, 2012 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1P-7W9], 15 August 2012, in force. 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 Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 569/2014 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th January, 2014 on the survey of land [C1P-BWW], 4 January 2014, in force. 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 Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 168/2014 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd October, 2014 on the holding of an inam [C1P-DQJ], 2 October 2014, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 943/2022 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 27th January, 2022 on the occupation of land [C1Q-1K7], 27 January 2022, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 536/2019 of the Education Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th June, 2019 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1P-SXW], 9 June 2019, in force. 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 Education Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2378/2008 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 6th June, 2008 on the removal of earth from Government land [C1N-XYJ], 6 June 2008, in force. 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 Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2120/2009 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 10th December, 2009 on the holding of an inam [C1P-1Q7], 10 December 2009, in force. 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 Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 457/2013 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 16th January, 2013 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1P-9CH], 16 January 2013, in force. 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 Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3298/2018 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th September, 2018 on the occupation of land [C1P-QJZ], 7 September 2018, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3876/2015 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th March, 2015 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1P-EYC], 24 March 2015, in force. 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 Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4201/2012 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th July, 2012 on the removal of earth from Government land [C1P-7QZ], 28 July 2012, in force. 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 Registration and Stamps Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1944/2023 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th October, 2023 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1Q-6NQ], 9 October 2023, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4132/2020 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 8th January, 2020 on the occupation of land [C1K-16D], 8 January 2020, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 1256/2021 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th August, 2021 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1K-5XE], 25 August 2021, in force. 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 Information and Public Relations Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2955/2022 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th November, 2022 on the holding of land [C1K-9G1], 20 November 2022, in force. 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 Mines and Geology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3183/2020 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd November, 2020 on the holding of an inam [C1K-33F], 3 November 2020, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2112/2018 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th February, 2018 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1J-V38], 7 February 2018, in force. 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 Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 71/2024 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th March, 2024 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1K-E2W], 14 March 2024, in force. 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 Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4826/2011 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th May, 2011 on the removal of earth from Government land [C1M-7PD], 25 May 2011, in force. 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 Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 728/2013 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th February, 2013 on the holding of an inam [C1M-B93], 7 February 2013, in force. 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 Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1306/2009 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th February, 2009 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1M-26W], 13 February 2009, in force. 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 Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 464/2012 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th August, 2012 on the possession of land [C1M-AA1], 14 August 2012, in force. 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 Mines and Geology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4542/2011 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st February, 2011 on the possession of land [C1M-6VK], 1 February 2011, in force. 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 Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 257/2014 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th August, 2014 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1M-ESJ], 18 August 2014, in force. 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 Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1900/2022 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st April, 2022 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1N-4XZ], 21 April 2022, in force. 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 Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 521/2025 of the Ports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd August, 2025 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1N-GX5], 23 August 2025, in force. 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 Ports Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4275/2026 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st May, 2026 on the possession of land [C1N-NQ5], 21 May 2026, in force. 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 Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2878/2025 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd December, 2025 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1N-JCA], 3 December 2025, in force. 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 Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 527/2023 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd October, 2023 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1N-9MW], 2 October 2023, in force. 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 Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"