YASHVEER SINGH Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned Counsel for the parties.

(2.) In this case on 11.05.2011, 20.05.2011, 23.05.2011 and 30.05.2011 following orders were passed. 11.05.2011

(3.) The matter pertains to grant of 10 years fisheries lease in respect of pond comprised in plot No. 251 M area 3.0480 hectare situate in Gram Panchayat Habibpur Sikari, Tehsil Budhana, District Muzaffarnagar. The lease was initially settled in favour of the Petitioner through public auction on 07.01.2005. Petitioner's bid of Rs. 73,000/- per year was highest. The S.D.O./Deputy Collector through five words order cancelled the auction on 07.07.2006. Thereafter, it appears that some recommendation was made for allotment of the pond in favour of a society by the name of the Matsyajeevi Sahkari Samiti Limited, Muzaffarnagar of which Respondent No. 5 is a member. The S.D.O./ Deputy Collector through three word order "approved as proposed" granted the lease to the Respondent No. 5 society on 06.12.2006. The lease was granted for Rs. 3100/- per year which is only 4% of Rs. 73,000/-, the yearly rent for which lease was granted to Petitioner. In this manner the S.D.O. (along with is subordinate staff) and the society jointly looted Government/ Gaon Sabha property.