Disposed

Dharampal S/O Garibaram v. the State of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC23 Sept 2025CW/14748/2025

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What is this about?

The High Court disposed of connected writ petitions challenging notices to demolish petitioners' houses. The court directed the petitioners to appear before the Tehsildar for an opportunity of hearing before any orders are passed and maintained status quo until then.

What did the court decide?

Maintenance of status quo and direction to appear before the Tehsildar for a hearing before demolition.

Dharampal S/O Garibaram Vs the State of Rajasthan — Land Acquisition | Rajasthan HC (2025)

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[2025:RJ-JP:39172]

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

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S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 14734/2025

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Sriram S/o Rameshwar, Aged About 60 Years, Resident Of Village Khatkad, Tehsil Gudhagodji Dist. Jhunjhunu (Raj.).

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----Petitioner

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Versus

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The State Of Rajasthan, Through Principal Secretary, Department Of Revenue, Govt. Of Rajasthan, Secretariat, Jaipur.

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The District Collector, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

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Tehsildar, Gudhagodji, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Raj.).

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----Respondents

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Connected With

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S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 14732/2025

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Suresh S/o Sanwalram, Aged About 50 Years, Resident Of Village Khatkad, Tehsil Gudhagodji Dist. Jhunjhunu (Raj.).

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----Petitioner

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Versus

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The State Of Rajasthan, Through Principal Secretary, Department Of Revenue, Govt. Of Rajasthan, Secretariat, Jaipur.

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The District Collector, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

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Tehsildar, Gudhagodji, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Raj.).

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----Respondents

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S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 14733/2025

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Sundaram S/o Prahlad, Aged About 50 Years, Resident Of Village Khatkad, Tehsil Gudhagodji, Dist. Jhunjhunu (Raj.)

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----Petitioner

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Versus

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The State Of Rajasthan, Through Principal Secretary, Department Of Revenue, Govt. Of Rajasthan, Secretariat, Jaipur.

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The District Collector, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

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Tehsildar, Gudhagodji, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Raj.).

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----Respondents

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S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 14747/2025

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Surendra S/o Amilal Yadav, Aged About 55 Years, Resident Of Village Khatkad, Tehsil Gudhagodji Dist. Jhunjhunu (Raj.).

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----Petitioner

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Versus

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The State Of Rajasthan, Through Principal Secretary,

(2 of 3)

[2025:RJ-JP:39172]

[CW-14734/2025]

Department Of Revenue, Govt. Of Rajasthan, Secretariat, Jaipur.

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The District Collector, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

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Tehsildar, Gudhagodji, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Raj.).

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----Respondents

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S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 14748/2025

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Dharampal S/o Garibaram, Aged About 40 Years, Resident Of Village Khatkad, Tehsil Gudhagodji Dist. Jhunjhunu (Raj).

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----Petitioner

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Versus

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The State Of Rajasthan, Through Principal Secretary, Department Of Revenue, Govt. Of Rajasthan, Secretariat, Jaipur.

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The District Collector, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

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Tehsildar, Gudhagodji, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Raj).

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----Respondents

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S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 14790/2025

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Bahadur S/o Prabhatram, Aged About 59 Years, Resident Of Village Khatkad, Tehsil Gudhagodji, Dist. Jhunjhunu (Raj).

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----Petitioner

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Versus

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The State Of Rajasthan, Through Principal Secretary, Department Of Revenue, Govt. Of Rajasthan Secretariat, Jaipur.

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The District Collector, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

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Tehsildar, Gudhagodji, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Raj).

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----Respondents

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For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Nikhil Saini, Adv. For Respondent(s) : Mr. V.D. Gathala, AGC

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SAMEER JAIN

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Judgment

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23/09/2025

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In the present bunch of petitions, petitioners have challenged the notice dated 08.09.2025, whereby the respondent directed to remove/demolish the house of the petitioners.

[2025:RJ-JP:39172]

[CW-14734/2025]

(3 of 3)

Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that without affording any opportunity of hearing to the petitioners, respondent have directed to remove/demolish the petitioner's house. It is submitted that the petitioners were having electricity connections and are living on the property in question from a long period.

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Learned counsel for the respondent Mr. V.D. Gathala has submitted that the actions are carried out in light of the NGT letter dated 22.09.2025 issued by Tehsildar, Gudhagodji, District Jhunjhunu.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court deems it proper to dispose of the present bunch of petitions with a direction that the petitioners and alike persons can mark their presence on 28.10.2025 at 11:00 am before the Tehsildar who has issued notice under Section 91 of Rajasthan Land Revenue Act. Tehsildar is directed to pass appropriate orders, strictly in accordance with law, after considering the facts. Till passing of orders by the concerned Tehsildar, status quo , as on date, be maintained qua the petitioners.

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In light of the above, these petitions are disposed of. Pending applications, if any, stand disposed.

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(SAMEER JAIN),J

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CHANDAN /131-136

Dharampal S/O Garibaram v. the State of Rajasthan

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