JUDGMENT :

This writ petition, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is preferred by Shri Joram Anu, son of Shri Joram Son of Yachuli, Lower Subansiri District challenging the correctness or otherwise of the order, No.LMZ/T/Highway-1/2011, dated 30.09.2014, passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri District, Ziro. It is to be mentioned here that vide impugned order, the learned Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri District, Ziro has cancelled the LPC, granted to the petitioner earlier, without hearing him.

2. The factual background, necessary for proper appreciation of the dispute in the case in hand, is adumbrated here in below:-

“The petitioner, Shri Joram Anu inherited a plot of land measuring 3500 Sq. Mtrs. from his father at Yachuli and he used to cultivate the land without any disturbance from any quarters for many years. Thereafter, the petitioner applied for LPC to ward off any attempt made by any individuals or organisation and submitted his application to the Deputy Commissioner on 16.03.2007. Thereafter, observing necessary formalities and holding necessary inquiry and obtaining No Objection Certificate from the Divisional Forest Officer, Hapoli, the Depu