Michael Zothankhuma, J.

1. Heard Mr. A.R. Malhotra, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners in W.P. (C) No. 79 of 2012 and W.P. (C) No. 80 of 2012. Also heard Mr. L.H. Lianhrima, learned senior counsel assisted by Ms. H. Lalmalsawmi, learned counsel appearing for the respondent in W.P. (C) No. 79 of 2012 and W.P. (C) No. 80 of 2012.

2. Both the petitions are being disposed of by this common Judgment and Order.

3. The petitioners in W.P. (C) No. 79 of 2012 and W.P. (C) No. 80 of 2012 are sisters of the respondent in both the above cases.

4. The brief facts of the case is that one Shri. Rohmingliana was the owner of land covered by LSC No. AZL 116/1967. Rohmingliana had many children. However, for deciding the issue at hand, this Court will reflect only 4 of the children of Rohmingliana as they are necessary for adjudication of the present case. The four children are Hrangzika, Lalremmawii (petitioner in W.P. (C) No. 79/2012), Laldingliani (petitioner in W.P. (C) No. 80/2012) and Vanlalngheta (respondent in W.P. (C) No. 79/2012 and W.P. (C) No. 80/ 2012).

5. Shri Rohmingliana died on 24.02.1993. However, before his death Rohmingliana gifted the land covered by LS