JUDGMENT

Jaishree Thakur, J. - The instant petition has been filed seeking to challenge the order dated 17.01.2018 (Annexure P-4) passed by the Collector, Ferozepur Jhirka, District Nuh whereby, the petitioners have been directed to pay an additional amount of Rs.2,97,860/- along with interest @12% from the date of registration of the sale deed till the deposit of the amount towards deficient stamp duty and registration fee pertaining to sale deed registered on 08.09.2011 and the order dated 15.07.2021 (Annexure P-6) passed by the Commissioner, Faridabad Division, Faridabad, affirming the order of the Collector.

2. In brief, the facts are that the petitioners purchased land measuring 1 kanal 4 marlas, for a total consideration of Rs.15,00,000/-, situated in the area of Ferozepur Jhirka. The sale deed was registered by the Sub Registrar, Ferozepur Jhirka and at that time, the sale deed was not impounded on account of inadequate stamp duty. The sale deed was returned to the petitioners after registration. The office of the Deputy Commissioner, Nuh sent a letter No.487/RA dated 12.06.2014 to Sub-Registrar, Ferozepur Jhirka pointing out that there was a loss of Rs.2,97,860/- towards defi