BACHA LAL BHAGAT Vs. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND AND ORS.
LAWS(JHAR)-2010-3-102
HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND
Decided on March 10,2010

Bacha Lal Bhagat Appellant
VERSUS
THE STATE OF JHARKHAND AND ORS. Respondents

JUDGEMENT

Ramesh Kumar Merathia, J. - (1.) ON 4.2.2010, the following order was passed: Mr. A.K. Das, appearing for the petitioner submitted that petitioner was found eligible for settlement of four kathas of particular piece of land. It is said in the counter affidavit that 22.27 acres of land have been given to the decree holder pursuant to decree passed in civil suit. It is further submitted that even there was about four acres of land available to the State government. He further submitted that petitioner has got no choice for particular land and therefore, he should be settled any other land anywhere. Counsel for the State is directed to seek instruction on this submission. As prayed by him, put up this case after two weeks under the heading "For Orders" for disposal, if possible. Let a copy of this order be handed over to the counsel for the State Government.
(2.) ON 24.2.2010 no body appeared for the State -respondents. Accordingly, the case was adjourned for 10th March, 2010 and it was made clear that if no body appears on behalf of the State on the next date, ex parte order will be passed. Counsel for the State submitted that inspite of communication, he has not received any instructions from the respondents.
(3.) MR . Das submitted that the petitioner was found eligible for settlement of four kathas of land. Accordingly, a piece of land was earmarked, but it was given to the decree holder pursuant to the decree passed in a civil suit. He further submitted that even then about four acres of land was available to the State Government out of 22.27 acres after handing over land to the decree holder, but the petitioner has got no choice for a particular piece of land and, therefore, he should be settled any other land any where.;


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