Malkiat Singh & Ors. Vs Gram Panchayat & Ors.

After addressing arguments for some time, counsel for the petitioner prays that the writ petition may be dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to the petitioners to approach the Gram Panchayat by way of appropriate application under Section 12(4) of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964 (hereinafter referred to as “the 1964 Rules”), for purchase of the land, which forms part of their houses.

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Counsel for the Gram Panchayat states that she has no objection if the petitioners are allowed to file such applications.

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C.W.P.No. 11998 of 2010 -2-

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In view of statements made by counsel for the parties, the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty to the petitioners to approach the Gram Panchayat under Rule 12(4) of the 1964 Rules, for purchase of the land, in dispute. In case such an application is filed within one month, it shall be considered and decided by the Gram Panchayat, in accordance with law, within a period of two months. This order shall not be construed to record an opinion as to the rights of the parties and the Gram Panchayat would be at liberty to decide the matter, in accordance with law. Dispossession of the petitioners shall remain stayed for a period

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of three months.

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(RAJIVE BHALLA) JUDGE

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( REKHA MITTAL) JUDGE

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February 14, 2013 PARAMJIT

Malkiat Singh & Ors. v. Gram Panchayat & Ors.

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