The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition by directing the SDM to hear the petitioners' application to set aside an ex-parte order and grant a two-month time limit, while maintaining status quo.
Directing SDM to dispose of application within two months after hearing and maintaining status quo.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Present writ petition is disposed of with the directions to SDM/RA,
Kanjhawala, Delhi to dispose of the petitioners’ application filed by them under Appendix VI Rule 14 of Delhi Land Reforms Rules, 1954 in case no. 1198/RA/87 for setting aside the ex-parte order dated 18.12.1987 (Annexure-G) within two months by a speaking order after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioners. SDM shall communicate the order to the petitioners.
Till then, status quo shall be maintained by the parties in respect of the land in question.
Dasti.
A.K. PATHAK, J.
FEBRUARY 10, 2016/ ga
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to dismiss the writ petition and direct the SDM to dispose of a pending application for setting aside an ex-parte order by affording a hearing.
Whether to maintain status quo in respect of the disputed land pending the SDM's speaking order.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Krishan & Ors.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
A.K. Pathak
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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