LAWS(ALL)-1998-2-15

PREM SINGH Vs. COLLECTOR FATEHPUR

Decided On February 03, 1998
PREM SINGH Appellant
V/S
COLLECTOR FATEHPUR Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) SUDHIR Narain, J. This writ peti tion is directed against the order of the Assistant Collector, Tehsil Sadar, District Fatehpur, Respondent No. 2, whereby he directed ejectment of the petitioner from Plot No. 131 area 0. 0121 decimal situate in village Mewali, Pargana Ghazipur, district Fatehpur and further imposing damages of Rs. 10. 000/ -. This order has been affirmed in revision by Respondent No. 1 vide im pugned order dated 28-1-1997,

(2.) SRI. A. C. Varma, learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was not in possession over the disputed land and, therefore, he was not liable to pay damages.

(3.) THE writ petition is partly allowed in respect of damages as stated above. THE order of ejectment is, however, main tained. Petition partly allowed. .