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1991 MLD 1507

NOOR MUHAMMAD and anothers vs THE MEMBER,BOARD OF REVENUE, WEST

Citation1991 MLD 1507
CourtLahore High Court
Judge(s)Falak Sher
ResultPetition allowed

1. ' Resume of the facts necessary for disposal of the present controversy as divulged from the record are that in the year 1943 Balia, predecessor-in-interest of the petitioners was granted proprietary rights of the Inamdari grant of 2 acres 6 kanals and 6 marlas of land in Chak No, 522/G.B. As Lambardar through private treaty, transfer price whereof was worked out to be Rs,1,473.31 initially on the basis of 150 times of the land revenue payable in instalments, pursuant whereto Rs,368.34 were deposited; later on the price indicator was reduced to 40 times of the land revenue, whereunder the sum total payable came to Rs,448; however, consequent upon the demise of petitioners' predecessor-in-interest in the year 1945, while they were minors, the allotment was cancelled on account of non-payment of the balance amount which according to the petitioners comes to Rs,24.66; legality whereof was having been unsuccessfully questioned before the departmental hierarchy, present petition was resorted to urging that not only the petitioner was condemned unheard but also the mandatory requirement of notice contemplated by section 24 of the Colonisation of Government Lands Act was not adhered to, which remained uncontroverted by the learned A.A.-G.; consequently, allowing the petition the impugned order is set aside being a nullity in the eye of law with no orders as to costs. 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.

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