' This is a revision petition against the order dated 7-2-1983 passed by the Additional Commissioner, Hyderabad Division rejecting the appeal of the petitioner and maintaining the order of the Colonization Officer, Sukkur Barrage, Hyderabad granting B. No, 8/1 to 4 admeasuring 16-00 Acres of Deh Char Taluka Tando Bago to respondent Allah Juiro an harap conditions.
2. Heard the parties and perused the case papers. The admitted position is that the petitioner as well respondent are Haris and both of them contested in Katchery. The petitioner had earlier been granted disputed pieces of land on lease for five years coming from Kharif 1979-80 to 1983-84. The land was granted on permanent tenure to the respondent on 20-12-1981 when the lease of land in favour of the petitioner was in subsistence without giving notice for cancellation of lease grant of the petitioner which was not proper.
3. The petitioner reside in village Ali Khan whereas the respondent resident at village Syed Shaman Shah. I have seen the Deh map and it transpires that the village of the petitioner is nearer to the disputed land. By virtue of provisions contained in clause (b) of para. 4 of Land Grant Policy the petitioner is entitled to preference over the respondent.
4. In the circumstances, I set aside the order of the Additional Commissioner and allow the revision petition. The land in question should be granted to the petitioner. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.