(1) The Collector may, by order in writing, requisition any land if he is of opinion that such land is suitable for the production of food crops and is not likely to be utilised during the current or the ensuing agricultural season:
Provided that no land which forms part of any homestead or cremation or burial ground or of any place of worship shall be requisitioned under this section.
(2) Such requisition shall be made for such period, nol extending beyond the agricultural year in which the order under sub-section (1) is made, as may be specified in the order.
(3) An order under sub-section (I) shall specify the date on which the possession of such land shall be delivered to the Collector.
(4) An order issued under sub-section (1) shall be served in such manner as may be prescribed upon the owner of the land and where the order relates to land in occupation of an occupier, not being the owner of the land, also on such occupier.
4. When an order for the requisition of any land is made under section 3, the person in possession of such land shall deliver possession thereof to the Collector or to any officer authorised by the Collector in this behalf on the date specified in the order and in default of his doing so, the Collector may take possession thereof by force, if necessary.
Utilisation 5. (1) As soon as may be after the Collector is in.
Of land. possession of any land requisitioned under section 3, he shall, by order in writing, make over possession thereof for such period not extending beyond the current agricultural year as he thinks fit to any person for utilising such land for the production of such food crop as may be specified in the order.
(2) In making over possession of any land under subsection (1), the Collector shall whenever possible give preference to persons who own no land or less than .8094 hectare of land .and who are residents of the locality where such land is situated and who intend to bring such "land under personal cultivation_
(3) Any person to whom possession of any land has been made over under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to do in, on or with respect to, such land all things necessary for utilisation of such land for the production of such food crops as may be specified in the order issued under the said subsection.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to confer on any person to whom possession has been made over under sub-section (1) the status of a tenant or to confer on him any transferable right.
Power to requisition.
Delivery of possession.
The West Bengal Utilisation of Land for Production of Food 3 Crops Act, 1969.
XVI el 1969.1 (Sections, 6-8.)