JUDGMENT

S.N. Singh, J. - This case has come before us on a reference by a learned single Judge. The point referred is: "Is a Deputy Director Consolidation 'subordinate authority' within the meaning of Section 48(1) of the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act?

2. Brief facts giving rise to the question referred are that during the consolidation proceedings Budh Singh, Respondent No. 5, filed an objection to the statement of proposals u/s 20 of the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act. His objection was allowed on 7th of April, 1962. Man Singh, Respondent No. 4, preferred an appeal to the Settlement Officer (Consolidation). This appeal was dismissed. A second appeal was preferred against the decision of the Settlement Officer (Consolidation). The Deputy Director (Consolidation) on 10th of August, 1962, allowed the second appeal. After the decision of this second appeal, Budh Singh filed a revision. This revision was allowed on 23rd of March, 1963. The order of the Deputy Director (Consolidation) allowing the second appeal was set aside and the case was remanded. After remand, the Deputy Director (Consolidation) prepared a fresh schedule on 11th of September, 1963. Aggrieved with the order