Mohit Kumar Shah, J. – The present writ petition has been filed for quashing the order dated 31.03.2016, passed by the Assistant Inspector General of Registration, Patna Division, Patna i.e the respondent No. 4, in Case no. 05 of 2015, whereby and whereunder the petitioner has been directed to deposit deficit stamp duty along with fine totaling to a sum of Rs. 1,07,272/-, in connection with registration of a sale deed, which had taken place on 25.05.2015. The petitioner has also prayed for quashing the notice dated 28.01.2022, issued by the Certificate Officer, Rohtas in Case no. 01 of 2018-19.

2. The brief facts of the case, according to the petitioner, are that the petitioner and his brother had negotiated to purchase 03 kathas of agricultural land situated at Plot no. 1153, Khata no. 1092, Mauza-Nokha, Thana no. 441, Nagar Panchayat Nokha from its owner for a sale consideration of a sum of Rs. 2 lacs, whereafter a sale deed was prepared and presented before the District Sub Registrar, Sasaram, Rohtas i.e. the respondent no. 7 and after paying the stamp duty, the same was registered on 25.05.2015.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the land purchased by th