Shyama Mann, FC. - M.R. Nos. 8, 9 and 10 of 1992-93 are directed against the common order the Commissioner (Appeals), Patiala Division, dated 23.10.1992 while M.R. No. 38 of 1995-96 is directed against the order of the Commissioner (Appeals), Patiala Division, dated 29.1.1996.

2. As the impugned orders arise from a common suo moto reference by the Settlement Officer, Rehabilitation Department before the Chief Sales Commissioner, Ropar made on 12.9.1986 and common question of law and issues are involved, these are being disposed of through a common order a copy of which shall be placed on each of the files.

3. The suo moto reference dated 12.9.1986 stated that in the following 15 cases, area measuring 379K-5M situated in village Tangori, Tehsil Kharar, District Ropar was shown to have been sold in open/restricted auction on 30.10.1984 for Rs. 97,900/- by the Tehsildar (Mahal)-cum-Sales, Kharar :-

Sr. No. Sale File No. Area Highest Bid. Name of the Purchaser.

K M

1. 300/VS. 47-13 11,800-00 Naranjan Singh S/o Santokh Singh.

2. 301/VS. 46-05 11,200-00 Karnail Singh S/o Joginder Singh

3. 302/VS. 11-11 3,200-00 Bhag Singh S/o Sarwan Singh.

4. 303/VS. 45-14 13,000-00 Natha Singh S/o N