J.N.Bhatt, J.

1. In this writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, the challenge is against the order of the revisions! authority, dated 20.9.1988, recorded by the Deputy Director, Consolidation (Hqrs.), Patna, who is respondent no. 3, in Consolidation Revision No. 2187 of 1985, a copy, whereof, is placed as Annexure 4.

2. Learned counsel for the parties are heard. Entire record is examined. The relevant provisions of the Bihar Consolidation of Holdings & Prevention of Fragmentation Act, 1956 ("Act of 1956") have been considered and examined for the purpose of appreciating the submissions raised in this writ application under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

3. The respondent no. 6 is the original applicant, who preferred an application under Sec. 10-B of the Act of 1956 for consolidation and mutation of his name in respect of the land bearing no. C.S. Khata No. 90 of C.S.PIot No. 563 R.S. Khata No. 41 and R.S.PIot No. 1245, measuring about 0.11 acres of land situated in village Kharigawan, Thana no. 177, Chainpur Anchal of Rohtas district, which is hereinafter referred to as the disputed land.

4. Upon consideration of the facts and cir