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State of Bihar - Section

Section 172 in The Bihar Government Estates (Khas-Mahal) Manual, 1953

172. Execution of deeds.

- In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 299 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Bihar has, in supersession of all existing orders, directed that the undermentioned classes of deeds, contracts and other instruments may be executed on his behalf as follows:-
(1) Contracts and other instruments in matters connected with thelease of land-
  (a) If the lease be permanent By Collectors and deputy Commissioner.
  (b) If otherwise By Settlement Officers, Collectors, Deputy Commissioners andSub-divisional Officers.
(2) Contracts and other instruments in matters connected with thesale of Government land or with the lease or sale of Governmentbuildings-
  (a) If the value or amount exceeds Rs. 500 By Collectors and Deputy Commissioners.
  (b) If otherwise By Joint Magistrates arid Sub-divisional Officers.
(3) Contracts and other instruments By Collectors, Deputy Commissioners in matters connected withthe Idase of ferries and Sub-divisional Officers.
and fisheries and other benefits arising out of land.These orders do not in any way increase the existing powers of local officers to enter into agreements for the alienation of Government lands. They simply authorise such officers to sign such agreement as a ministerial act instead of forwarding the deeds for the signature of a Secretary to Government.