R.K.Datta, J. – Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the State.

2. The petitioners seek quashing of the order dated 16.12.1991 passed by the respondent Collector, Purnea in Misc. Ceiling Case Nos. 141/1984-85 and 140/1984-85, by which he has cancelled the settlement of 14 decimals of land with respect to petitioner Nos. 1, 2 and 3, and 47 decimals of land with respect to petitioner No.4 and further for quashing the proceedings initiated under the Public Land Encroachment Act in Case No.5/1991-92 consequential upon the order of the Collector.

3. The petitioner Nos. 1, 2 and 3 purchased the Nagadi Sikmi rights of lands by registered sale deed dated 16.6.1965 from Sri Chirangi Lal Kedia and Sri Jagdish Prasad Kedia, both residents of village Jalalgarh, bearing Khesra No.632/2931, area 13 decimals situated in Mouza Jalalgarh, Thana No.189 within Touzi No. 8/5 recorded in Haal Survey in Khata No.326. as per Schedule-B of the sale deed; in Schedule-C of the same sale deed, they had similarly purchased six dhurs of land recorded in Haal Survey Khesra No.633, Khata No.765. The said lands have come under settlement in favour of the Vendors of the petitioner from S