HAWA KANWAR Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS special appeal is directed against the judgment of learned Single Judge dated April 11, 1978, dismissing the writ petition filed by the appellants.

(2.) BRIEF facts of the case are that the Collector, Jaipur, issued a notice to Rao Dhir Singh an ex -Jagirdar of Shahpura that an amount of Rs. 1,43,307.60 p. was due against him on account of tribute, Lagan Khalsa, District Board case and Matmi charges. By this notice dated July 6, 1970, Rao Dhir Singh was asked to deposit the afore -mentioned amount in the treasury and in case he had any objection then he could file the same with documents within 15 days. This notice was followed by reminders dated November 13, 1970, and April 2, 1971. Rao Dhir Singh filed a writ petition to quash and set aside the notice dated July 6, 1970 as well as the two reminders issued by the Collector dated November 13, 1970 and April 2, 1971 and to prohibit the respondents to take any other proceedings in consequence of the above notice and reminders.

(3.) IT may be mentioned at this stage that Rao Dhir Singh, who had filed the writ petition, died before the decision of the writ petition and the present appellants were substituted in place of Rao Dhir Singh as his heirs and legal representatives.