Khaleel Ahmad v. State of U.P. Thru. Collector, Gonda and Others

Court No. - 18 Case :- MATTERS UNDER ARTICLE 227 No. - 5461 of 2023 Petitioner :- Khaleel Ahmad Respondent :- State Of U.P. Thru. Collector, Gonda And Others Counsel for Petitioner :- Saurabh Yadav Counsel for Respondent :- C.S.C. Hon'ble Saurabh Lavania,J. Heard. In view of order proposed to be passed, notice to respondent Nos. 3 to 5 is dispensed with. By means of the instant petition, the petitioner seeks expeditious disposal of Case No.1199 of 2022, Computerized Case No. D-202208300001199 filed under Section 48(3) of the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953 pending before the respondent No.1. Learned counsel for the petitioner stated that justice would suffice if a direction is issued to opposite party No.1-Collector, Gonda to decide the case, in issue, with expedition. To the aforesaid prayer, learned counsel for the State has no serious objection. Considering the facts and circumstances, this Court is of the opinion that no gainful purpose will be served in keeping the aforesaid petition pending rather ends of justice can be served by directing the respondent No.1-Collector, Gonda to consider and decide the Case No.1199 of 2022, Computerized Case No. D-202208300001199, most expeditiously, after affording full opportunity of hearing to the parties, but without granting any unnecessary adjournment to either of the parties preferably within a period of six months from the next date fixed in the case, if possible and if there is no other legal impediment. It is made clear that the Court has not examined the case of either of the parties on merits and the authority concerned shall be free to decide the matter strictly in accordance with law. With the aforesaid, the petition is disposed of. Order Date :- 19.10.2023 Vinay/- High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench