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CHANDRA KUMAR RAI
Vishwanath – Appellant
Versus
Deputy Director of Consolidation – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Chandra Kumar Rai, J.
Heard Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Counsel for the petitioners, learned Standing Counsel for State-respondents and Mr. Rejesh Kumar Yadav, Counsel for the contesting respondent Nos.3 to 7.
2. With the consent of the counsel for the parties, the writ petition is being heard and disposed of finally without calling counter affidavit.
3. The brief facts of the case are that Khata No.355, plot No.410/48/3 M, area 150 air, plot No.410/49 M area 113 air, Khata No.347, Plot No.496 area 194 air situated in Mauza Pisor, Pargana-Shivpur, Tehsil and District-Varanasi was recorded in the name of Beere, who died on 14.09.1994. The application/objection under Section 12 of U.P.C.H. Act was filed by the petitioner No.1 along with father of petitioner Nos.2 to 7 for recording their names over the disputed plot on the basis of succession. Consolidation Officer vide order dated 07.10.1995 allowed the application/objection filed by the petitioners under Section 12 of U.P.C.H. Act and ordered to be recorded the name of the petitioner No.1 along with father of petitioner Nos.2 to 7 over the disputed plot. Against the order dated 07.10.1995 contesting respondents filed recall a
Property inheritance claims based on will versus statutory succession are to be thoroughly assessed, considering criminal convictions affecting rights under the Hindu Succession Act.
Failure to provide a hearing and frame issues as required by the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act renders the adjudication void.
The Deputy Director of Consolidation exceeded jurisdiction by not considering the limitation and locus standi of the respondents in appeals under the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act.
The court affirmed the principle that title objections must be decided on merit rather than based on previous compromises, ensuring fair opportunity for parties to present evidence.
The Deputy Director of Consolidation has jurisdiction to restore revisions for adjudication; adherence to procedural fairness and inclusion of all parties is mandated under the U.P. Consolidation of ....
The court upheld the necessity of procedural fairness in consolidation proceedings, emphasizing that all parties must be afforded the opportunity to present their case and evidence.
Revisional jurisdiction under consolidation laws requires adherence to legal procedures, especially concerning time-barred claims and the provision of interim protection.
The Deputy Director of Consolidation has the authority to decide revisions based on existing evidence and should not remand cases unnecessarily.
Title objections under the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act must be filed within a reasonable time; excessive delays without sufficient cause render such objections inadmissible.
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