Patna, Feb 18 (IANS) The long-pending issue of Bettiah Raj lands was raised in the Bihar Legislative Council on Wednesday, with sharp questions posed to the state government over land ownership, tax collection, and the use of royal estate land for public institutions. RJD MLC Saurabh Kumar questioned the basis on which the Bihar government collected land revenue and issued receipts for Bettiah Raj lands whenever they were bought or sold since 1952.He asked how taxes were levied when the land did…
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Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A special event was organised on Saturday to mark the 105th Foundation Day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, a landmark occasion in the state’s democratic history.Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju participated in the event in Patna.Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Cabinet Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, along with several senior …
Patna, Jan 17 (IANS) In a major step towards making revenue administration more people-friendly, efficient and sensitive to public interest, the Department of Revenue and Land Reforms has directed all revenue officers in Bihar to compulsorily remain present in their offices on two working days every week — Monday and Friday — to hear public grievances.The new initiative will come into effect from January 19, 2026.The directive has been issued by Principal Secretary of the Department of Revenue…
Patna, January 7 (IANS) Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo was on Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office to Justice Sahoo, who is the 47th to hold the post, at a function held at Lok Bhavan here, officials said.The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, members of the state cabinet, judges of the Patna High Court, and several other distinguished d…
Patna, Dec 30 (IANS) A stir has been created in the Bihar Revenue and Land Reforms Department following strict action initiated by Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha. The situation has escalated to the extent that some officials, fearing action, have written to the Governor and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking intervention.However, Vijay Kumar Sinha has categorically stated that he will not bow to any pressure.Responding to the unrest and resentment…