Ambuja Ballav Kar v. Collector of Dhenkanal
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the Tahasildar to settle a specific land plot as the petitioner is landless. The Court, given the existence of a related Bebandobast case (No. 127 of 2016), directed the respondent to conclude proceedings within three months without adjudicating on the merits. The petition was disposed of accordingly.
What did the court decide?
Directions to conclude the pending Bebandobast case within three months; writ petition disposed of.