1. KULDIP Singh, Judge 1. This judgment shall dispose of CWPIL No. 29 of 2004 and CWP No. 1358 of 2006 as common questions of law are involved in both the petitions.

2. THE legality of the gift deed dated 19.9.1966 executed by Gram Panchayat, Rachhialu in favour of respondent No.7 Servants of People Society, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi of 25 acres of land has been questioned in the writ petition.

The brief facts are that on 14.1.1995, the residents of Villages Kuthman, Rachhialu and other adjoining villages made a representation to the then Hon'ble Chief Justice, alongwith letter of even date of petitioner. The High Court took cognizance of the representation and on 12.9.1996 in CWP No. 333 of 1995 passed the following order:

"The complaint made by the petitioner is against the alleged misconduct of the Panchayat for having donated certain village common land to a Society called Servants of the People Society. The first respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry through an appropriate official with regard to the truth of the matter and take appropriate action, if and when necessary. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of."

3. IN pursuance