(1.) S. P. Srivastava, J.-Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned standing counsel representing the respondents.
(2.) PERUSED the record.
(3.) IN the order dated 28.10.1996, the District Panchayat Raj Officer has observed that the aforesaid application was presented by three members of the Gram Panchayat to him personally on 22.10.1996.