Key Points: - The court held that judicial review is limited to examining the decision-making process, not the merits of the demarcation decision (!) (!) . - The petitioner’s challenge to initiation without a formal application or fee was rejected; the court affirmed that demarcation of government land may proceed without a formal application or fee in certain executive contexts (!) (!) . - The demarcation proceedings were conducted with a team constituted by the Collector and included TEHSILDAR and other officials, in accordance with Rule 7 of the Madhya Pradesh Bhu-Rajaswa Sanhita Simankan Niyam, 2018; notices and presence of officials were found to satisfy due process (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) . - The demarcation report identified encroachment and used an old well as the permanent mark for boundary; objections were considered and decided by the Tehsildar, with further review orders up to the Collector (!) (!) (!) (!) . - Courts cited precedents limiting interference in demarcation matters where procedures were followed and objections adequately addressed (!) (!) . - The petition was dismissed; the petitioner may pursue civil proceedings separately if desired (!) (!) .

What is the scope of judicial review under Article 226 in reviewing demarcation proceedings under the MP Land Revenue Code, 1959?

What is the legality of initiating demarcation without a formal application or payment of fees under Section 129 and related Rules?

What is the proper authority and process for constituting a demarcation team and issuing notices for demarcation in government land cases?