K C SINGH DEO Vs. NILADRI SAHU

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal is directed against the judgment of the Orissa High Court in O.J.C. No. 602 of 1978. By the impugned judgment and order, the High Court after interpreting Section 4(1)(h) of Orissa Land Reforms Act, 1960 (for short the Act) did not agree with the findings of the Board of Revenue that under the above Section possession of land by the person on date of vesting is necessary for the purpose of declaration as a Raiyat.

(2.) Shortly stated facts are as follows :

(3.) The Tribunal constituted under Act of 1951 declared the Deity Sri Jagannath Mahaprabhu as religious trust of public nature on an application filed by the appellant.