(1.) The instant writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by Vinod Kumar Jain (hereinafter referred to as the 'Petitioner') assailing the order dated December 7, 2006 passed by the District Magistrate/Collector, Jhansi (hereinafter referred to as the 'Respondent No. 2').
(2.) The facts giving rise to the instant writ petition are delineated below:
(3.) Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner has made the following submissions: