RAM JANKI MANDIR THR. Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging inter alia an order dated 18.9.2008 passed by the Deputy Director of Consolidation (D.D.C.) under section 48 of the Consolidation of Holdings Act 1953 (hereinafter referred as 'Act 1953') and another order dated 25.11.2010 passed by him dismissing the review petition on the ground that it was not maintainable. Certain other reliefs have also been sought for declaring/quashing certain orders/transactions based on the decisions of the Consolidation Courts.

(2.) The petitioner no.1 is Ram Janki Mandir Pure Baba H/o Itura Bujurg, through its Mahanth Swami Prem Das, whereas petitioner no.2 is Swami Prem Das, Chela of Swami Satya Narain Das. The opposite party nos.9 and 10 are the contesting private respondents who are the transferees of the property bearing Old Plot No.270 and 1000 situated at Village Itura Bujurg, District Raebareli, the same having been gifted to them by Baba Satya Narain Das.

(3.) The dispute is essentially as to whether the aforesaid landed property belongs to the Deity or Baba Satya Narain Das who claimed to be its Sarvakar.