In this application under Article 226 of the Constitution the petitioner challenges the proceeding in respect of Case No. Misc./Agriculture/58 of 1978 under. The Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act, 1976 and the order dated 24th of May, 1978 passed by S.D.O. & Competent Authority under. The Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act, 1976 and also the order dated 27th/29th of May, 1978 passed by S.D.O. & Competent Authority Howrah under the said Act. The petitioner stated that petitioner is the sole owner and occupier of about 1.88 decimals (about 7545 squares metres) of agricultural land in Mouza Bally, Khatian No. 2777, Dag Nos. 5973 and 5974. According to the petitioner the aforesaid agricultural land is entered in the land records as such long before the 28th of January 1976 which is the appropriate date under the Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act, 1976 hereinafter referred to as the said Act. It is the case of the petitioner that the said agricultural land is recorded in the land records as "Sali" and the same was and is actually being used for cultivation of paddy and other crops having regard to the agricultural seasons and natural advantages and cultivation facilities