JUDGMENT

SINGH, J.:— This appeal is directed against the judgment of a Division Bench of Punjab and Haryana High Court setting aside order of a single Judge and also the Order made by the Central Govt. granting extension of time to the appellant to deposit purchase price in connection with the auction sale dated August 24, 1959 held in appellants favour, and directing the Rehabilitation Department, to take further proceedings regarding auction sale held in favour of the respondents.

2. Plot No. 168 situate in Jalandhar City, an evacuee property was, included, in the compensation pool under Sec. 14 of the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1954. This plot was put to auction sale on August 24, 1959. The appellant who was displaced person made the highest bid of Rs. 20,000/-, it was provisionally accepted and he deposited 1/5th of the amount at the conclusion of the auction, but he failed to deposit the balance amount. The Managing Officer therefore cancelled the auction sale. On a Revision Petition filed by the appellant, the Chief Settlement Commissioner by his Order dated March 30, 1968 set aside the Order of the Managing Officer and allowed time to the appella