Reportable

BY THE COURT:-

1. The instant writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India has been instituted by the petitioner-trust assailing the order dated 17.01.2018 passed by the Permanent Lok Adalat, Bikaner, whereby directions have been issued for grant of patta in favour of the respondent.

2. Briefly stated the facts of the case are that the respondent had filed an application under Section 22B of the Legal Services

Authorities Act, 1987 (hereinafter to be referred as “The Act of 1987”) seeking issuance of patta in respect of a plot comprised in Khasra Nos. 546/547 and also paid compensation, alleging deposit of conversion charges.

2.1 The petitioner–Trust, in its reply, specifically pleaded that the land in question had not been mutated in its favour and, therefore, issuance of patta was legally impermissible.

2.2 The Permanent Lok Adalat (hereinafter to be referred as “PLA”) directed issuance of patta and awarded compensation and costs. Aggrieved thereby, the petitioner–Trust has invoked the extraordinary jurisdiction of this Court seeking quashing of the impugned order as being contrary to law and jurisdiction.

3. Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf