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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
Hon'ble Saral Srivastava,J. and Hon'ble Sudhanshu Chauhan,J.
Kumbha Karan – Appellant
Versus
State Of U P And 2 Others – Respondent
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| 1. these petitions arise out of proceedings under the urban land (ceiling and regulation) act. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. the petitioner seeks reliefs against various proceedings under the act. (Para 4) |
| 3. the relief sought includes direction for taking necessary action under new government orders. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. the respondents contend that the land has vested with the state following due process. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 5. timeliness of filing petitions and claims of possession are critically examined. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 6. long delays in filing claims have affected the ability to contest the legality of possession. (Para 11 , 12) |
| 7. possession should be proven through adequate documentation and evidence. (Para 13 , 14) |
| 8. statutory procedures followed for taking possession were found valid despite non-compliance. (Para 15 , 16) |
| 9. equity and justice concepts considered in light of perceived procedural error. (Para 17) |
JUDGMENT :
(Sudhanshu Chauhan, J.)
1. Heard Sri Raj Karan Yadav, learned counsel for the petitioner, Sri M.C. Chaturvedi, learned Senior Advocate assisted by Sri Abhinav Krishan Srivastava, learned counsel for the Prayagraj Development Authority and Sri Rajeshwar Tripathi, learned Chie
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