LAWS(SC)-2008-12-17

MAHAVIR SINGH Vs. KHIALI RAM

Decided On December 12, 2008
MAHAVIR SINGH Appellant
V/S
KHIALI RAM Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) Appointment of a Lambardar, who is a Village Headman and is inter alia engaged in the job of collection of revenue on commission basis, is governed by the provisions of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887; Section 28 whereof reads as under:

(3.) Pursuant to or in furtherance of the said rule making power, the State of Punjab framed the Punjab Land Revenue Rules (for short "the Rules"). Criterion for appointment in the post of Lambardar is laid down in Rule 15 and that of his discharge is laid down in Rule 16 thereof. Rule 15 enumerates the factors which are required to be taken into consideration for the purpose of appointment in the said post being: