RAM DEV Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) ASHOK Bhushan, J. These two writ petitions raise similar questions, have been heard together and are being disposed of by this common judgment.

(2.) HEARD Sri Sunil Kumar, learned Counsel for the petitioners and learned Standing Counsel appearing for the State-respondents.

(3.) IN Writ Petition No. 14110 of 2008 (hereinafter referred to as the second writ petition) petitioners have prayed for quashing the order dated 30th April, 2007 passed by the Additional Collector taking the view that applicants are eligible persons to maintain the proceedings under Section 198 (4) and the parties may address arguments on merits. A revision was filed against the said order, which has been dismissed by the order dated 29th February, 2008 by the Additional Commissioner.