1. Heard Mr. Rajeeva Sharma, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioners assisted by Mrs. Nitu Singh, Advocate.

2. Heard Mr. Ashish Kr. Thakur, A.C. to S.C. (L&C) appearing for the respondents-state.

3. This writ petition has been filed for quashing the order dated 12.05.2004, passed by the Commissioner, Santhal Pargana, Division, Dumka, in RMA Case No. 132/1993-94, whereby the order dated 17.05.1993, passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Sahibganj in RMP Case No. 37/84-85 has been upheld and the three settlements made in favour of Khemanand Pandit @ Hemanand Pandit( original writ petitioner since deceased and substituted by his legal heirs) has been cancelled.

4. Counsel for the petitioners submits as under:-

(a) Following three settlements in Mouza-Barachandbasi in Sahebganj District were made in favour of the original writ petitioner:-

i. 3 bighas of plot no. 223 by order dated 31.01.1956, passed by Sub Divisional Officer, Sahibganj in Settlement Case No. 170 of 1955-56.

ii. 2 bighas , 16 Khatas and 17 dhurs of plot no. 331 and 4 bighas of plot no. 323 by order dated