Mr. Augustine George Masih, J. (Oral):- Petitioners have approached this Court challenging the order dated 06.11.2017 (Annexure P-4) passed by the Financial Commissioner, Punjab – respondent No.1, whereby, order dated 16.09.2015 (Annexure P-3) passed by the Divisional Commissioner, Patiala Division, Patiala – respondent No.2 and the order dated 30.04.2013 (Annexure P-2) passed by the District Collector, Patiala – respondent No.3, have been upheld.

2. It is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners came into possession of the land in question on the basis of an agreement to sell in the year 1980. On the basis of the said agreement to sell, they are continuing in possession of the said land. The owner of the land has sold the property in question vide sale deed dated 17.05.2012 in favour of the private respondents. He contends that sale deed bearing vasika No.3038 dated 17.05.2012 when presented before the Assistant Collector 1st Grade, Patiala, the same was adjourned sine die to await the decision of the Civil Court, however, on an appeal preferred by the private respondents, the Collector accepted the same ignoring the civil suit, which