SADANANDASWAMY, J.:- The Division Bench which heard these writ petitions was of the opinion that they involve an interpretation as to the scope and extent of S. 151 of the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886 in the light of the observations in Civil Rules Nos. 202 and 203 of 1965 disposed of on 31-5-1967, Civil Rule No. 312 of 1971 disposed of on 8th June, 1973 and Civil Rule No. 93 of 1971 disposed of on 11-5-1973. Hence these writ petitions have been referred to this Bench.

2. A plot of land measuring 4 kathas 2 lechas covered by Dag No. 405, Patta No. 120 of Mowkhowa Mouza, Golaghat Town, originally belonged to Abdul Sattar and Smt. Ayesha Bibi and in a part of the said land there is a building known as Tokani building. The building was in the occupation of some tenants at the relevant time. In respect of the said land arrears of land revenue for some years accrued and the Sub-Divisional Officer, Golaghat-started a sale proceeding, namely, Land Sale Case No. 546/68-69 for bringing the land to sale by public auction. The said sale case was conducted by the Bakijai Officer and the formalities prior to sale were carried out by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Golaghat. With