leaving behind Roopchandar Manjhi who also died leaving Makru Chakru, Lakeshwar and Kaleshwar Manjhi, whereas Janki has his sons sitabi, Chatadhari and Ishaer Manjhi. Isher Manjhi died leaving behind his daughter Kakji Devi, Sitabi died issueless and Chatardhari died leaving behind Bairo Manjhi. Some time prior to the last settlement operation the sons of Sanichar Manjhi were seprated and partioned the land and the process of settelement was completed by 20 May, 1925 (14.09.1922 to 20.05.1925). As such in joint Jamabandi Number respective separate possession of the recorded tenant were shown. In about 1927 Ramchandar Manjhi and Most. Kunti died survived by Roopchandar, Biro and Ishar Manjhi. Wife of Ramchandar predeceased him, so his line became extinct. Biro and Most Kunti had daughter namely Pabati who died issueless probably during the life time of her mother and that line also became extinct. Sitabi died issueless. The claim of death of Ramchandar Manjhi in Kartik, 1956 is false and purposely introduced to bring the case under the provision of Hindu Succession Act, 1956, so it is denied. In the year 1927, the sister were not recognized as legal heirs of their brother. The defendants are cultivating and possessing the suit land and they are also paying the rent on their own. They were recorded as raiyat of the suit land during current operation. Since, they are in possession of the suit land for last 55-56 years. The defendant have valid title and interest in the suit land. The plaintiffs have filed Tanaza against recording of the suit land which was enquired and the plaintiffs have produced evidence which were found false and the case was rejected. It is true that they have approached the Assistant Settlement Officer on 09.07.1982.
