SUNIL KUMAR SINHA Vs. STATE OF BIHAR

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD learned counsel for the parties.

(2.) THIS writ application is directed against the orders passed by the authorities under Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act, whereby an order for restoration of the land in question has been passed in favour of the concerned respondent, who is a member of Scheduled Tribe.

(3.) IN the aforesaid background of the case, I have no reason to disagree with the view taken by the Commissioner, North chhotanagpur Division that the concerned respondent was dispossessed from the land by fraudulent method and application for restoration under Section 46(4), CNT Act was filed within 12 years from the date of dispossession.