Binoy Kumar Nath v. the Bodoland Territorial Council and 5 Ors.
Constitution of India, Article 226 – Land demarcation – Completion of demarcation process
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Binoy Kumar Nath v. The Bodoland Territorial Council & 5 Ors., WP(C)/5841/2024, Gauhati High Court (neutral citation 2026:GAU-AS:6566; internal ID GAHC010223522024), order dated 13.05.2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Kaushik Goswami. Subject: writ under Article 226 seeking completion of land demarcation; Lot Mandal measured 12 lechas in possession against recorded 15 lechas (shortfall of about 3 lechas), Dag 16, Patta No. 99, village Dhopertal, Dotma Revenue Circle, Kokrajhar, BTR; representation dated 10.01.2024 to District Commissioner; alleged encroachment of 3 lechas noted in petitioner's representation; Court held revenue authorities must carry demarcation to its logical conclusion once measurement discloses discrepancy, and directed Circle Officer (respondent No. 5) to complete demarcation within three months. Keywords: demarcation; measurement; Lot Mandal; lechas; shortfall; encroachment; periodic patta; mutation; revenue records; Circle Officer; District Commissioner; BTC; Kokrajhar; Dotma; Article 226.