State to be a necessary party in certain cases

In force Act 24 of 2011 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 24 of 2011

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Section 21 of the Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act, 2011 deals with state to be a necessary party in certain cases. Notwithstanding any thing contained in any provision in any law for the time being in force, in cases concerning a land or a portion thereof, recorded previously as public land, under whatever nomenclature, the State shall be a necessary party.

(1) Notwithstanding any thing contained in any provision in any law for the time being in force, in cases concerning a land or a portion thereof, recorded previously as public land, under whatever nomenclature, the State shall be a necessary party.
Section 21, The Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act, 2011 (Act 24 of 2011).

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act is headed "State to be a necessary party in certain cases". Notwithstanding any thing contained in any provision in any law for the time being in force, in cases concerning a land or a portion thereof, recorded previously as public land, under whatever nomenclature, the State shall be a necessary party.

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act 21, section 21 Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act, section 21 of the Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act enacted?

Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act was enacted in 2011 as Act 24 of 2011. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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