ORAL JUDGMENT

1. By way of this petition, the petitioners have prayed for quashing and setting aside the impugned orders passed by the Deputy Collector, Botad dated 16.09.2019 in proceedings no. ADM/RTS/Fragmentation/Case No.17/2018 whereby fine of Rs.17,685/- was imposed upon the petitioners and it was held that transfer of land purchased by the petitioners to be ineffective and directed vesting of land into government. The aforesaid order dated 16.09.2019 was confirmed by the Secretary (Appeals) Revenue Department, Ahmedabad vide order dated 30.12.2020 passed in Revision Application No.

MVV/HKP/BTD/33/2019.

2. Heard learned advocate Mr. N. V. Gandhi for the petitioners and learned AGP Mr. Nikunj Kanara for the respondent –

State.

3. Though notice served to the respondent no. 4, the said respondent no. 4 has not appeared before this Court. According to learned advocate Mr. Gandhi, the respondent no. 4 is the seller of the land and therefore, his presence is not required in the present petition. Hence, he seeks permission to delete the respondent no. 4. Permission as prayed for is granted. Respondent no. 4 is deleted as party respondent from the petition.

4. Considering the fact that is