Section 9, Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 [S2E-8EH]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 13 August 1950 by No. 3948/1950 [N12-R32].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Collector may, by order in writing, direct any holder of land to take such measures in relation to the holding of land as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
holding: Section 2, Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 [S2E873] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "holding" means a portion of land held by a landholder under one lease, engagement or grant
holding: 42 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 [S2E873] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (216)
Standing Order No. 1839/2021 of the Energy Department, Government of Bihar dated 27th March, 2021 on the holding of land [C1B-HQY], 27 March 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Energy Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1598/2019 of the Finance Department, Government of Bihar dated 25th August, 2019 on the occupation of land [C13-QK4], 25 August 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Finance Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3699/2020 of the Law Department, Government of Bihar dated 24th October, 2020 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C1F-96K], 24 October 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Law Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3970/2024 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar dated 9th June, 2024 on the taking of a mortgage of agricultural land [C14-6NV], 9 June 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4589/2025 of the Home Department, Government of Bihar dated 20th November, 2025 on the holding of allotted surplus land [C14-D0X], 20 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Home Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3065/2018 of the Finance Department, Government of Bihar dated 17th October, 2018 on the holding of an inam [C13-MTT], 17 October 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Finance Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1426/2008 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Bihar dated 28th March, 2008 on the occupation of land [C12-TJZ], 28 March 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3613/2022 of the Transport Department, Government of Bihar dated 8th September, 2022 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C14-0XK], 8 September 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Transport Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 944/2017 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar dated 10th September, 2017 on the holding of an inam [C13-J2Q], 10 September 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 406/2022 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Bihar dated 18th April, 2022 on the holding of land assessed to revenue [C13-ZG7], 18 April 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3837/2023 of the Environment Department, Government of Bihar dated 15th August, 2023 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C14-3WX], 15 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Environment Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2220/2026 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Bihar dated 4th July, 2026 on the holding of Government land on lease [C14-HND], 4 July 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1298/2009 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Bihar dated 15th January, 2009 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C12-WET], 15 January 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4300/2014 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Bihar dated 5th October, 2014 on the sinking of a well on Government land [C13-9Y9], 5 October 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1988/2021 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Bihar dated 26th March, 2021 on the cultivation of land as a sharecropper [C13-VV1], 26 March 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4446/2017 of the Labour Department, Government of Bihar dated 20th December, 2017 on the cultivation of land as tenant [C13-JMY], 20 December 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Labour Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Bihar Land Reforms (Holding Control) Order, 2026 [N15-9A3], 7 August 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Bihar Land Reforms (Land Control) Order, 2017 [N14-2EA], 27 March 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 4117/2011 of the Finance Department, Government of Bihar dated 4th March, 2011 on the possession of land [C11-33B], 4 March 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Finance Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3426/2023 of the Law Department, Government of Bihar dated 11th July, 2023 on the occupation of land [C12-6WW], 11 July 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Law Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 854/2013 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Bihar dated 8th January, 2013 on the possession of land [C11-7GR], 8 January 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4054/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar dated 8th April, 2022 on the holding of land [C12-2XE], 8 April 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4238/2010 of the Energy Department, Government of Bihar dated 6th November, 2010 on the occupation of land [C11-2DK], 6 November 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Energy Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2953/2021 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Bihar dated 21st May, 2021 on the occupation of land [C11-ZEE], 21 May 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4116/2021 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Bihar dated 18th April, 2021 on the holding of land [C11-Z7W], 18 April 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act 30 of 1950), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Bihar hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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