This one-page order in a writ petition directs the Commissioner of Land Records to dispose of a revision petition pending for over twelve years within a stipulated period.
The Writ Petition was disposed of, directing the respondent to dispose of Revision Petition No.2148 of 2003 by end of July 2016.
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W.P.(C) NO.196 OF 2016
07.4.2016 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Government Advocate.
2. This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner with a prayer to direct the Commis
sioner, Land Records and Settlement, Odisha, Cuttack opposite party no.1 to dispose of Revisi
on Petition No.2148 of 2003 within a stipulated period.
3. Considering the fact that the revision petition is pending more than twelve years, thi
s Court disposes of this Writ Petition directing the Commissioner, Land Records and Settlement
, Odisha, Cuttack opposite party no.1 to dispose of Revision Petition No.2148 of 2003 in acco
rdance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably by end of July, 2016.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court can direct the Commissioner to dispose of a pending revision petition which has been outstanding for over twelve years.
Petitioner
Commissioner, Land Records and Settlement, Odisha, Cuttack
As recorded by the court registry
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