Kalanthar Ashik Ahamed I v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition for mandamus directing public authorities to remove encroachment on government library land, the High Court held that the court cannot decide disputed questions of fact in a summary proceeding. The respondent authority had already conducted surveys and removed encroachments. The Court held that if the petitioner is prejudiced, remedy lies by appeal. The petition is disposed o
What did the court decide?
No relief granted; petition disposed of with a direction to avail of appeal remedy if prejudiced by measurement.