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SAURABH SHYAM SHAMSHERY
Sadhu – Appellant
Versus
DDC – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
SAURABH SHYAM SHAMSHERY, J.
1. Heard Sri Sachida Nand Tripathi, learned counsel for the petitioners and Sri Ganesh Kumar, learned counsel for contesting respondents.
2. This is a case arising out of a proceedings under Section 9 -A (2) of Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holdings Acts, 1953 (hereinafter called the ‘Act of 1953’).
3. Father of original petitioners filed an objection that name of original respondent no.2 (Janki) was wrongly mentioned in revenue records, despite he was in possession over land in dispute.
4. The Consolidation Officer vide order dated 20.12.1972 has accepted objections filed on behalf of father of original petitioners and name of original respondent no.2 (Janki) was expunged from revenue records. Relevant finding is mentioned hereinafter:
(Emphasis Supplied)
5. Aforesaid order was challenged by respondents before the Settlement Officer of Consolidation by way of filing an appeal which was allowed vide order dated 27.2.1973. It was held that Janki (original respondent no.2) has executed a sale deed in favour of other respondents and that land was in his possession and it was handed over to vendees also. Entry made in revenue records that Janki was “Far
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