JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. N. Haque, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners. Mr. H. Sarma, the learned Govt. Advocate appears on behalf of the District Administration and Ms. N. Bordoloi, the learned Standing Counsel appears on behalf of the Revenue Department of the Government of Assam.

2. The petitioners herein have assailed the initiation of proceedings for eviction vide the notice dated 24.01.2017, issued by the Circle Officer, Baghbor Revenue Circle, so far it relates to the plot of land admeasuring 20 Bighas covered by the Dag No. 235(Ka) VGR of Bhatkuchi village under Jania Mouza in the Barpeta district.

3. From a perusal of the materials on record it is seen that the Government of Assam had made a Land Policy in the year 1989. In terms with the Land Policy and, more particularly, in Clause 8.1, it was envisaged that temporary permission for use of Government khas land for manufacturing brick, tiles, etc. may be given not exceeding 10 Bighas in case of individuals and not exceeding 20 Bighas for Cooperative Society of firm subject to execution of undertaking by the permit holder to the effect that he would pay in advance the land revenue of the land and the royalt