(1.) THE common question of law involved in these cases is, what is the true scope and effect of Section 3 (8) of the U. P. Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960.
(2.) A similar question fell for consideration in Writ Petition No. 3308 of 1976, which was decided by me on 2nd August, 1978. Dealing with this point I have said ;-
(3.) THE result, therefore, is that these petitions are allowed. THE orders of the appellate Authority and the Prescribed Authority are set aside. THE Prescribed Authority is directed to redetermine the objection in accordance with the law keeping in view the observation made above. THEre will be no order as to costs. Petition allowed.