S. B. Sinha, J.

1. This application is directed against an order dated 29-7-1992 passed by the Collector Madhepura in Land Ceiling Appeal No.9 of 1992-93, affirming the order dated 30th March, 1992 passed by the l. R. D. C. Madhepura in Land Ceiling Case No.1473/2 of 1976-1977 whereby the petitioners lands measuring an area 26.84 1/2 acres have been declared surplus. The said orders are respectively contained in Annexures 1 and 2 to the writ application.

2. A Land Ceiling proceeding was initiated against Sri Krishna Kant prasad Yadav, the husband of the petitioner of C. W. J. C. No.9246 of 1992. His other heirs and legal representatives are petitioners in C. W. J. C. No.1317 of 1993.

3. The landholder inter alia pleaded that he gifted-7 acres of land to his married daughter who lunatic. The objection filed by the said land-holder was verified and thereafter the same was rejected. Steps for publication of the notification under Sec.11 (1) of the Land Ceiling act were directed to be taken on 27-1-1979.

4. However, no notification was issued till 14-2-1983.

5. Krishna Kant Prasad Yadav died on 21-6-1989 leaving behind his widow Lalita Devi, daughter (Sabita Devi) and two sons,