MAHANT LALITA SHARANJI versus DEOKI DEVI & ANR.

MAHANT LALITA SHARANJI versus DEOKI DEVI & ANR.

The appellant was entitled to challenge the order of the Settlement Officer, Consolidation as the subsequent allotment and shifting of bachat land virtually nullified the earlier order and deprived him of access to the road. The High Court erred in holding otherwise, as a fresh cause of action arose from the altered allotment.

Parties
Appellant: Mahant Lalita Sharanji; Respondent: Deoki Devi; Respondent: Gaon Sabha
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 February 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Consolidation Proceedings, Allotment of Land, Right to Challenge Orders, Bachat Land

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Parties

Mahant Lalita Sharanji

Appellant

Deoki Devi

Respondent

Gaon Sabha

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was entitled to challenge the order of the Settlement Officer, Consolidation affecting his access to the road despite not objecting in original proceedings
  2. 2 Whether a fresh cause of action arose due to subsequent allotment of land and shifting of bachat land

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was entitled to challenge the order of the Settlement Officer, Consolidation as the subsequent allotment and shifting of bachat land virtually nullified the earlier order and deprived him of access to the road. The High Court erred in holding otherwise, as a fresh cause of action arose from the altered allotment.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Order of the High Court is set aside
  • Order passed by the Deputy Director, Consolidation is restored