Question 1

How is online land mutation applied in West Bengal through Banglarbhumi?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 50 of the WBLR Act 1955, land mutation is processed online via the Banglarbhumi portal. The citizen submits Form 13 with the registered sale deed, up-to-date Khajna rent receipt, and attends the Revenue Officer hearing.

Question 2

What is the procedure to evict a tenant in West Bengal under WBPT Act 1997?

Accepted Answer

Eviction is governed by Section 6 of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997. The landlord must serve a formal statutory 1-month Notice to Quit expiring with the end of the tenancy month, followed by a Title Eviction Suit before the Civil Judge or Presidency Small Causes Court.

Question 3

What are the rules for cheque bounce under Section 138 NI Act in Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the payee must issue a statutory 15-day demand notice within 30 days of bank return memo. If unpaid after 15 days, a criminal complaint is filed before the Metropolitan Magistrate (Bankshall Court in Kolkata) or Judicial Magistrate in districts within 30 days.

Question 4

How to claim maintenance under Section 144 BNSS 2023 in West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (replacing Section 125 CrPC) grants wives, children, and parents the right to claim monthly maintenance. Petitions are filed before the Family Court or Chief Judicial Magistrate with a mandatory 60-day interim disposal requisition per Supreme Court guidelines in Rajnesh v. Neha.

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