Bare Act
The Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act, 2011
General201129 sections
This Act empowers the government of Bihar to conduct surveys and settle land records to determine ownership and prevent encroachments. It applies to various state government departments, survey officers, and all legal landholders and occupants. The legislation matters because it ensures accurate land rights documentation, protects tenants from illegal dispossession, and provides a systematic process for formalizing land claims. By clarifying ownership, it helps settle disputes and promotes transparent administration to foster development and justice regarding land use.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Notification of intention in the official gazette.
- 4. Re-organizing on-going survey operations.
- 5. Self declaration by land holders.
- 6. Kistwar by modern technology.
- 7. Constitution of khanapuri parties and the preparation of the draft record of rights.
- 8. Publication of the draft khanapuri record of rights.
- 9. Inviting objections to the khanapuri record of rights.
- 10. Work during recess.
- 11. Final publication of the record of rights.
- 12. Presumption of final publication and correctness of record of rights.
- 13. Consolidation to follow special survey & settlement.
- 14. Maintenance of records in digital form.
- 15. Granting of license and enrolment.
- 16. Duties of the licensed surveyors.
- 17. Distribution of work among licensed surveyors.
- 18. Fees & Remuneration.
- 19. Cancellation of license.
- 20. Act to override other laws.
- 21. State to be a necessary party in certain cases.
- 22. Summary disposal of proceedings.
- 23. Bar of Jurisdiction until final publication.
- 24. Power to give directions.
- 25. Power to frame technical guidelines.
- 26. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 27. Power to remove difficulties.
- 28. Power of the Government to make rules.
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