JUDGMENT :

1. The present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed for the purpose of challenging the legality and validity of the orders passed by the authorities below, namely, order dated 26.06.2010 passed by the District Collector, Panchmahal in RTS/APPEAL No.20/09/washi/1403 TO 1407 and the order dated 30.06.2012 passed by the learned Special Secretary, Revenue Department (Appeals) and also an order passed by the respondent Deputy Collector on 01.07.2010.

2. The background of the facts which has given rise to filing of this appeal is that certain parcels of lands are situated at village : Manchod, Taluka: Santrampur bearing Account No. 13 consisting of Survey No. 95/3, 130/1, 145/1, 150/3, 150/6, 152 paiki 1, 155/5, 155/6, 162/3, 163/3 and 222 and the present petitioner claiming to be an adopted son of deceased Kesrabhai Khant was having one daughter only and after the death of Kesrabhai Khant on 27.10.1987, the present petitioner came to be mutated vide Entry No.494. By virtue of registered adoption deed in the year 1984, the petitioner came to be adopted by said deceased Kesrabhai Khant and in view of that registered adoption deed, a revenue entry was m