Smt. Rani and Another v. Sub-Divisonal Magistrate, Gauriganj, Amethi and Others

Court No. - 18 Case :- MATTERS UNDER ARTICLE 227 No. - 6148 of 2023 Petitioner :- Smt. Rani And Another Respondent :- Sub-Divisonal Magistrate, Gauriganj, Amethi And Others Counsel for Petitioner :- Suresh Kumar Upadhyay Counsel for Respondent :- C.S.C.,Mohan Singh Hon'ble Shree Prakash Singh,J. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners, learned Standing Counsel for the State and perused the material placed on record. The instant petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India has been filed with the prayer to direct the Sub. Divisional Magistrate, Gauriganj, District-Amethi to conclude the proceeding under section 24 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 pending before him since 04-07-2022. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that the matter pertains to the year 2022, but, even after passing of one year, the proceeding of the case has not been concluded as yet. After arguing at length, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that interest of justice would be sub-served if this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to direct the opposite party no. 1 to decide the matter within the stipulated period of time as may be fixed by this court. Learned State counsel has no objection. Considering aforesaid innocuous prayer, the opposite party no. 1 is directed to decide the proceeding under section 24 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006, within a period of three months, from the date a certified copy of this order is produced before it, in accordance with law,after affording opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned, if there is no legal impediment. The aforesaid order is subject to cooperation of the petitioners. With the aforesaid observation, the instant petition stands disposed of. Order Date :- 8.12.2023 AKS High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench