Romesh Chander v. U T of J and K Th Commissioner Secretary Revenue Deptt and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Lambardar appointment by election; dismissal of Lambardar Romesh Chander of village Mahal Kalandarian, Tehsil Ramgarh, District Samba by Deputy Commissioner, Samba (order dated 17.02.2023); writ petition disposed of at threshold on basis of Co-ordinate Bench precedent Bashir Ahmad Teli (OWP No.1809/2017, decided 24.07.2025); directions to UT of J&K official respondents to conclude election process for Lambardar post in accordance with rules; interim order continued in force till new Lambardar appointed; Justice Sanjay Dhar; High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu; order dated 08.09.2025.
What did the court decide?
Directions to the official respondents to conclude the election process for appointment of Lambardar for village Mahal Kalandarian expeditiously in accordance with the rules; the interim order dated 04.04.2023 to remain in force till a new Lambardar is appointed.