JUDGMENT :

1. In the present writ petition, the petitioner is seeking quashing and setting aside of the order dated 26.11.2021 passed by the respondent no.4- Special Committee and a further direction is sought to initiate proceedings under the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 2020 (for short “the Act”) against the respondent nos.5 and 6.

2. BRIEF FACTS:-

2.1. The dispute pertains to land falling within the revenue limits of Village Kerali, bearing Revenue Survey No.18/paiki 2. It is the case of the petitioner that the said land belongs to the petitioner. It is alleged by the petitioner that the private respondent Nos.5 and 6 are the persons, who have grabbed his land. The petitioner had therefore, made an application/complaint under the provisions of the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 2020 (for short “the Act”) before the appropriate authority.

2.2. Pursuant to his application, the Inquiry Officer (Prant Officer, Morbi) submitted his report to the respondent No.4–Special Committee recording that the proceedings under the Act could be initiated against the respondent No.5.

2.3. Thereafter, the Committee held a meeting on 02.08.2021 headed under the Chairmanship of the D