SUKHDEV SINGH Vs. SUPERINTENDING CANAL OFFICER AND ORS.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) RESPONDENT No. 3 -Pritam Singh filed an application praying for restoration of water course that was running through the land of the Petitioner. Petitioner resisted the request made under Section 30FF of the North India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. The Divisional Canal Officer vide impugned order dated 2.9.2009 Annexure P -2 held that water course 'B.C.' had been demolished by the Petitioner. Water Course 'A.B.C.D.' is shown in running condition in map by the Lining Department. An application filed by Panchayat also shows that the water course had been demolised. On account of the offending act of the Petitioner, land of Respondent No. 3 could not be irrigated.

(2.) THE Petitioner carried an appeal that has been dismissed vide order dated 7.1.2010 Annexure P -3. In order Annexure P -3 it has been recorded that the Petitioner gave statement that he will restore the demolished water course.

(3.) COLLECTIVELY considered, as a Writ Court, there is no reason to judicially review the orders passed by the Statutory Authorities. The orders do not indicate lack of jurisdiction on the part of the authorities to pass impugned orders. Relevant material has been taken into account while adjudicating. No illegality in the findings can be traced.