Instructions to display land service fees on signboard, pay all fees online
Orders issued for demonstration on land service fee signboard. Even all fees have to be paid online.
The Ministry of Land has taken a revolutionary step towards building modern and smart Bangladesh.
Once upon a time the main fear of common people in the land office was the lack of information and demand for extra money.
It was a sad thing to know the amount of fees for a job. But the current government’s “smart land service” initiative has completely changed this image.
Now it has been mandatory to display all services fixed fees on large signboards in every land office visible location.
Instructions to display land service fees on signboard, pay all fees online
As the servicemen are becoming aware, the broker’s misery has stopped.
The bigger change is that there is no land transaction in cash anymore.
All types of fees are now payable online only.
This revolutionary decision brought land service directly into the hands of the people to ensure transparency and close the path of corruption forever.
In today’s blog we explain why this signboard display and online payment are important for you and the right rules to use it.
What is the advantage of displaying land service fees on signboard
There are some revolutionary benefits behind this decision to display land service fees on signboard and pay money directly online.
Why these rules are a blessing to you as an ordinary citizen, are discussed below:
1. Transparency and receiving accurate information
It was not clear to the common people how much money it takes to go to the land office earlier.
Now as a result of showing fees on signboard:
You can know directly what is the government fees. There’s no chance to demand extra money.
No one can distract you with the lack of information anymore.
2. Corruption and broker’s mischief stop
The biggest obstacle in land service was middleman or broker.
Now that money is being paid online,
there is no need to pay cash to any person or broker.
You can’t take more money if an officer wants, because only fixed government fees are charged in the payment system.
3. The savings of time and labor
Earlier it would have spent a long time standing in queue depositing money or drafting bank.
Now fees can be paid within minutes from home through Bkash, cash or rocket.
In many cases, you don’t need to go to land office in your body to deposit money.
4. Instant digital receipt and security
In cash transactions, it would be late to get receipt or fear of fake receipt.
QR Code Receipt: As soon as you pay online you are getting a digital receipt, which is stored in government server.
You have digital trail or proof of payment, which will serve as your proof of ownership or tax payment in any future legal complexity.
5. Proper money deposited in government treasury
Every penny you give is being deposited directly to the government treasury due to online payment.
This is increasing the revenue of the country and there is no chance of stealing money or self-respecting.
How about the landslide fee signboard
According to the instructions of the Ministry of Land, these signboards should be installed in every union and sub-district land office in such a way that it can be seen by the servicemen.
This is usually pulled on a wall at office entryway or crowd.
Below is an idea of how the structure and content of an ideal digital land service fee signboard will be:
1. Formation and type of signboard
Size: Usually it’s a large size (at least 5×3 feet) digital print or board.
Colour: Government instructions usually contain facts in clear black or red letters in blue or white background.
2. Things that will be on the signboard (content)
The signboard primarily acts as a ‘service promise’ (Citizen’s Charter). This contains the following information:
A. Service name and fixed fees (list)
The following fees are clearly written in the size of a table:
E-Mutation Fee: Total 1,170 Taka (Application Fee 70 + Notice Issued 50 + Record Amendment 1000 + Khatian Fee 50).
Khatian or Porcha (Certified Copy): Fixed government fees (usually 120 taka).
Land Development (Treasure): Fixed rate according to land class and quantity.
Mouza map: 545 taka
B. Payment method ( payment gateway )
The signboard reads that “Don’t trade any cash”.
The following methods for payment are:
Mobile banking (development, cash, rocket, way).
Internet banking or debit/credit card.
QR Code (QR Code): Often a specific QR code is given which can be scanned and went directly to the payment portal.
C. Deadline
The maximum time will it take to get which service (e.g. 28 working days for Namjari), is mentioned.
D. Warning & Complaint Center
The signboard has a special note:
“No fees are accepted except online. ”
Complaint number: If anyone demands extra money, the phone number of the concerned AC Land (AC Land) or sub-district executive officer (UNO) or government hotline 16122 has been increased to file a complaint.
FAQ – Land Service Fees Display on Signboard
1. What to do if you want more money than the fees written on signboard?
If any officer or middleman demands extra money off the signboard list, immediately inform the concerned Assistant Commissioner (land) or ECLAND.
You can also make a direct complaint by calling the government land service hotline 16122.
2. Can I pay my fees at office counter with cash or cash?
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo According to government instructions, no land service fees are now accepted in cash.
All payments must be completed only through mobile banking (development, cash, rocket etc) or online banking.
3. Will I get any receipt after paying online?
Yesssssssssssssss Digital submission or receipt generate with a QR Code (QR Code) will be successful online payment.
You can download and print it, which will be accepted as legal proof everywhere.
4. Does signboard only have government fees written or work deadline?
According to rules, name of service on signboard or citizen charter, and maximum how long will it take to get that service (e.g. 28 days for e-namzari), it refers to detail.
5. Why do you have to pay online for treasury or land development?
The money you give is deposited directly to the government treasury and there is no chance for fraud.
Conclusion – Display of Land Service Fee Signboard
This initiative by the government to bring transparency in land service. I.e. signboard display fees and compulsory online payment are a revolutionary change.
This has widened the way to stop long-term harassment and broker mischief.
Now you don’t have to depend on anyone for information, but looking at office signboard you can ensure your rights.
Remember, that signboard pulled on the land office wall is not just a board, it’s a symbol of your civil rights.
The government has digitalized the transactions for your convenience so that every money you have is deposited directly to the state treasury and you get a valid digital receipt.
So our responsibility as conscious citizens is not to give an extra penny outside the signboard and in no circumstances cash transactions.
Avail digital land services, be safe and participate in making smart Bangladesh. Only your awareness can make the land sector completely corruption free.
