Pradeep Tiwari and 2 Others v. Consolidation Officer Naveen Gonda and Another

Court No. - 18 Case :- MATTERS UNDER ARTICLE 227 No. - 6384 of 2023 Petitioner :- Pradeep Tiwari And 2 Others Respondent :- Consolidation Officer Naveen Gonda And Another Counsel for Petitioner :- Ravindra Prakash Ojha Counsel for Respondent :- C.S.C. 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 opposite party no. 1 i.e. Consolidation OfÏcer (Naveen) to decide the case no. 246/2860, under section 12 of the U.P. C.H.Act expeditiously as early as possible. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that the matter pertains to the year 2011, but, even after passing of more than 12 years, 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 Case No.case no. 246/2860, under section 12 of the U.P. C.H.Act, within a period of six 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. It is further provided that the authority concerned shall not grant any unnecessary adjournment to either of the parties. With the aforesaid observation, the instant petition stands disposed of. Order Date :- 20.12.2023 AKS High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench