Heard Mr. I.M.Pandey, learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Standing counsel.
The petitioners have challenged the order dated 2.7.2007 passed by the opposite party no.2 i.e. Settlement Officer Consolidation, Faizabad, which is revisable under section 48 of the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act. On this ground, learned Standing counsel raised objection against the maintainability of the writ petition. Therefore, I am not inclined to entertain the writ petition. It is dismissed. However, Keeping in view the merit of the case, I feel it appropriate to provide if the petitioners prefer a revision against the order impugned before the court of competent jurisdiction within fifteen days, the same shall be entertained on merit and shall not be rejected on the ground of laches. If the petitioners do not prefer the revision within the time stipulated hereinabove, the benefit of this order would not be available to them.
Order Date :- 3.2.2010 GSY