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CHANDRA KUMAR RAI
Harvir Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of U. P. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. disputed land classifications and prior litigations. (Para 2) |
| 2. court's reasoning based on factual records. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 8 , 9) |
| 3. arguments regarding legality of land exchange. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. legal remedies and jurisdiction over the case. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 5. compliance with statutory exchange processes upheld. (Para 13) |
| 6. pil dismissed; no interference deemed necessary. (Para 14) |
JUDGMENT
Chandra Kumar Rai, J.
Heard Sanjay Yadav, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Abhishek Shukla, learned Additional Chief Standing Counsel for the State-Respondent Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, learned counsel for respondent No. 4/Gaon Sabha.
2. The brief facts of the case are that Plot No. 452-ka area 0.4680 hectare is recorded as Dahar Class 6 (1) Category submerged land, plot No. 452-kha area. 0.8860 hectare is recorded as Banjar and plot No. 452-ga area 0.7080 hectare is recorded as Pond Class 6 (1) Category submerged land in the revenue record. The aforementioned lands are situated in Village-Karauli Bangar, Pargana and Tehsil-Jewar and District-Gautambudh Nagar. It is further mentioned in the petition that private respondent Nos. 5 to 12 have illegally
Public Interest Litigation cannot be used to challenge valid judicial orders when adequate remedies are available, reaffirming adherence to procedural law in land exchange matters.
Eviction proceedings under U.P. Revenue Code cannot proceed without proper land demarcation, and damages awarded must be based on a justified assessment.
The court reinforced that administrative decisions must consider ongoing civil proceedings and legal injunctions, ensuring maintainability assessments align with established legal provisions.
Eviction upheld for illegal encroachment on public utility land, but damages quashed due to failure to comply with mandatory calculation procedures.
The court ruled that revenue authorities must diligently evaluate evidence and properly calculate damages in eviction proceedings under the U.P. Revenue Code.
Eviction orders under the U.P. Revenue Code require measurement and demarcation to establish illegal possession; failure to do so renders such orders unsustainable.
Judicial proceedings must adhere to due process, including the right to be heard and the requirement for evidence to be properly substantiated.
Judicial proceedings must adhere to due process, including providing notice and opportunity to be heard, failing which decisions are invalid.
Public Interest Litigation dismissed due to lack of evidence; proper procedures for land exchange were followed, and no community objections were substantiated.
Authorities must adhere to statutory provisions and consider beneficial legislation in eviction proceedings under the U.P. Revenue Code.
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