Section 9, West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 [S2E-VXM]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 July 1955.
Made under Section 9, West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955, or naming it (116)
Standing Order No. 1862/2024 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 12th April, 2024 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C14-61P], 12 April 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2827/2022 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th June, 2022 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1F-EG6], 28 June 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3877/2023 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th March, 2023 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C14-2CW], 5 March 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2060/2014 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal dated 10th June, 2014 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C13-94R], 10 June 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2481/2016 of the Environment Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th April, 2016 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C13-E72], 18 April 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1348/2013 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th October, 2013 on the holding of Government land on lease [C13-7P4], 4 October 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 214/2013 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th December, 2013 on the holding of land [C11-A72], 4 December 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1656/2022 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 6th February, 2022 on the holding of land [C12-25V], 6 February 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1472/2008 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th May, 2008 on the holding of land [C10-W1M], 11 May 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2121/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 16th February, 2022 on the occupation of land [C12-2A5], 16 February 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1279/2015 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th December, 2015 on the possession of land [C11-FJS], 20 December 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 749/2016 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st February, 2016 on the occupation of land [C11-G0B], 1 February 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1306/2016 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th January, 2016 on the holding of land [C11-FVB], 11 January 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3817/2020 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd October, 2020 on the possession of land [C11-XNN], 3 October 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4688/2011 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st June, 2011 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C13-20S], 1 June 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2948/2025 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th May, 2025 on the possession of land [C14-A6D], 7 May 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 111/2008 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th June, 2008 on the holding of land [C12-TY7], 9 June 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4265/2007 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 27th October, 2007 on the possession of land [C12-SXD], 27 October 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3422/2019 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th August, 2019 on the holding of land [C17-J94], 11 August 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1464/2021 of the Energy Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd August, 2021 on the occupation of land [C17-RBD], 2 August 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4778/2013 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd December, 2013 on the removal of earth from Government land [C17-2W1], 23 December 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3081/2014 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th February, 2014 on the removal of earth from Government land [C17-39A], 25 February 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1583/2016 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th April, 2016 on the holding of Government land on lease [C17-97V], 11 April 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 564/2007 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th August, 2007 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C16-K5G], 5 August 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4072/2011 of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th July, 2011 on the possession of land [C16-WSM], 20 July 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 112/2015 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th February, 2015 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C15-9K6], 25 February 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3595/2008 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th March, 2008 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C14-Q98], 24 March 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1030/2018 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th December, 2018 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C15-KFW], 9 December 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1435/2014 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd October, 2014 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C15-8SP], 23 October 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2636/2020 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st December, 2020 on the occupation of land [C15-RYJ], 21 December 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1851/2022 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th September, 2022 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C15-YMY], 15 September 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2444/2023 of the Ports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 19th August, 2023 on the holding of land [C16-1C0], 19 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2530/2023 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th August, 2023 on the removal of earth from Government land [C16-1E4], 28 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2155/2008 of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th February, 2008 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C14-PY7], 5 February 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1468/2016 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th May, 2016 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C15-CKJ], 24 May 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3895/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th May, 2013 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1A-WKF], 26 May 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2812/2012 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th August, 2012 on the holding of land [C1A-TNV], 14 August 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1415/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th February, 2022 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1B-MBQ], 14 February 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1041/2023 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th March, 2023 on the holding of land [C1B-QFK], 14 March 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2453/2006 of the Education Department, Government of West Bengal dated 6th July, 2006 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1A-B4J], 6 July 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1695/2022 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th May, 2022 on the holding of land [C1B-N69], 25 May 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2442/2012 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 16th June, 2012 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1A-TDE], 16 June 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 649/2023 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd March, 2023 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1B-QM0], 23 March 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 602/2012 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th July, 2012 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1A-TJN], 15 July 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 316/2013 of the Ports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd December, 2013 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1A-Y20], 2 December 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4904/2017 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th June, 2017 on the survey of land [C1B-7CZ], 25 June 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3244/2009 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th November, 2009 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1A-KDF], 13 November 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4/2018 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 16th June, 2018 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1F-286], 16 June 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4091/2023 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st August, 2023 on the survey of land [C1F-J8C], 1 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 434/2015 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 8th June, 2015 on the holding of land [C19-4C3], 8 June 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1733/2007 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th November, 2007 on the holding of Government land on lease [C18-H57], 4 November 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 738/2018 of the Energy Department, Government of West Bengal dated 19th June, 2018 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C19-CS9], 19 June 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 769/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th December, 2022 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C19-T8W], 15 December 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3962/2006 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th October, 2006 on the occupation of land [C18-EW3], 7 October 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4633/2025 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th August, 2025 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1A-4AQ], 11 August 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1839/2022 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 12th February, 2022 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C19-QBB], 12 February 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
West Bengal Land Reforms (Khasra Control) Order, 2018 [N19-90R], 1 July 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 4135/2006 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd March, 2006 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1E-478], 2 March 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1720/2015 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th September, 2015 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C1E-V5Z], 5 September 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3127/2025 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th July, 2025 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1F-SNT], 20 July 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4918/2012 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th April, 2012 on the possession of land [C1E-K2M], 11 April 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 557/2026 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th March, 2026 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1F-XCX], 26 March 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2776/2026 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd July, 2026 on the removal of earth from Government land [C1E-31R], 23 July 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 54/2009 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th August, 2009 on the possession of land [C1C-EQG], 13 August 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1488/2006 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th February, 2006 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1C-76P], 13 February 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3327/2020 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th November, 2020 on the holding of an inam [C1D-D2V], 28 November 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2790/2016 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th April, 2016 on the holding of land [C1C-ZQY], 7 April 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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 Land Reforms (Parcel of land Control) Order, 2010 [N1D-BV6], 18 May 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 4635/2015 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 27th March, 2015 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1G-R2P], 27 March 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3624/2020 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th April, 2020 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1H-657], 11 April 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3116/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th February, 2023 on the occupation of land [C1H-EDJ], 28 February 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3555/2015 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th May, 2015 on the holding of land [C1G-RFC], 4 May 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1317/2013 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st November, 2013 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1G-MSG], 1 November 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 759/2014 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 16th March, 2014 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1G-NNC], 16 March 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4156/2010 of the Urban Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th June, 2010 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1G-BW9], 28 June 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2723/2015 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th September, 2015 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1G-SCE], 13 September 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2098/2016 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd September, 2016 on the possession of land [C1G-W7C], 23 September 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2121/2006 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th September, 2006 on the occupation of land [C1G-23K], 20 September 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 725/2011 of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal dated 28th June, 2011 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1G-EEW], 28 June 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3673/2026 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd July, 2026 on the survey of land [C1H-WCJ], 3 July 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2017/2021 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 27th April, 2021 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1H-996], 27 April 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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 Land Reforms (Patta Control) Order, 2023 [N1H-DDC], 10 February 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 3024/2006 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st January, 2006 on the removal of earth from Government land [C1N-QFR], 1 January 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2180/2020 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th June, 2020 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1P-WWA], 7 June 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2080/2013 of the Environment Department, Government of West Bengal dated 6th July, 2013 on the holding of an inam [C1P-ASJ], 6 July 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4856/2023 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 10th June, 2023 on the possession of land [C1Q-5S3], 10 June 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4394/2022 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th May, 2022 on the holding of Government land on lease [C1Q-2EM], 9 May 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2590/2008 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th March, 2008 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1N-XAZ], 13 March 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3369/2023 of the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th July, 2023 on the holding of land in excess of the ceiling [C1Q-60R], 26 July 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4277/2016 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd April, 2016 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1P-HQD], 2 April 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1058/2010 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th October, 2010 on the occupation of land [C1P-3CW], 26 October 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4883/2021 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th February, 2021 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1P-Z3X], 26 February 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2358/2021 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th January, 2021 on the survey of land [C1P-YTE], 25 January 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2041/2026 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 16th May, 2026 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C1K-RQ1], 16 May 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2633/2026 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th February, 2026 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1K-Q91], 25 February 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3386/2011 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 12th August, 2011 on the survey of land [C1J-ARN], 12 August 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3775/2026 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal dated 29th June, 2026 on the survey of land [C1K-SN1], 29 June 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2475/2019 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th March, 2019 on the occupation of land [C1J-Y7M], 9 March 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1379/2009 of the Energy Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th February, 2009 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C1J-4F3], 20 February 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 3309/2009 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th April, 2009 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C1J-4X2], 20 April 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2366/2018 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th November, 2018 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1J-XB0], 18 November 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1520/2023 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 10th March, 2023 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C1K-AFP], 10 March 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 202/2010 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th January, 2010 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1J-62H], 5 January 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4425/2008 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th January, 2008 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1J-1XP], 24 January 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4035/2025 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st June, 2025 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1K-K27], 1 June 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 96/2011 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st October, 2011 on the holding of an inam [C1J-B20], 1 October 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4399/2024 of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal dated 10th October, 2024 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1K-GDN], 10 October 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3001/2019 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th August, 2019 on the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use [C1M-WQC], 13 August 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2896/2008 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th August, 2008 on the possession of land [C1M-12R], 13 August 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4721/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st January, 2026 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1N-KF8], 21 January 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 685/2022 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st July, 2022 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C1N-5K7], 21 July 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 204/2022 of the Energy Department, Government of West Bengal dated 26th June, 2022 on the survey of land [C1N-5CW], 26 June 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2993/2026 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of West Bengal dated 8th August, 2026 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C1N-Q78], 8 August 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 4210/2012 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th February, 2012 on the grazing of cattle on Government waste land [C1M-92X], 11 February 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 1949/2017 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st June, 2017 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C1M-PTV], 21 June 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), 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. 2203/2016 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th June, 2016 on the holding of land [C1M-KX1], 9 June 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act 10 of 1955), the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"