Gurdev Singh v. Financial Commissioner, Hry. & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The court held that land described as Jumla Mushtarka Malkan, created via pro-rata cut for common village purposes during consolidation, vests in the Gram Panchayat for management and control regardless of non-utilization. The impugned revenue orders preventing restoration of this entry were set aside, directing the authorities to restore the entry while leaving the petitioner to prove the land wa
What did the court decide?
Impugned orders were set aside and the Assistant Collector was directed to restore the entry of Jumla Mushtarka Malkan in the record of rights.