| Case ID |
1a15b73e-a854-4377-8775-bfb084a1612c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Review Petition No. 387 of 1958 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 07, 1960 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The decision was made to restore the plot of 1160 sq. ft. to the petitioner, Ali Muhammad, and to dispose of the 600 sq. ft. plot by auction. The review petitions were addressed under section 8 of the Board of Revenue Act, which limits the review scope to new evidence or apparent errors on record. The court emphasized the importance of giving notice and hearing all parties involved in the appeals, adhering to principles of natural justice. The Commissioner’s previous orders were deemed incompetent as they did not allow for due process. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the West Pakistan Board of Revenue Act, specifically section 8, which outlines the conditions under which reviews can be conducted. The Board of Revenue's decision highlighted the necessity for due process in revisional jurisdictions, emphasizing natural justice principles. The petitioner, Ali Muhammad, sought restoration of a plot originally granted to him, which had been subject to various appeals and revisions. The case illustrates the complexities of land revenue disputes and the importance of adhering to legal protocols in administrative decisions. Keywords include 'land revenue', 'natural justice', 'review petition', and 'administrative law', which are trending and relevant in legal discussions today. |
| Court |
West Pakistan Board of Revenue
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
M. W. Abbasi
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| Lawyers |
Kh. Abdur Rahim,
Raja Mohammad Anwar
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| Petitioners |
Haji Mohammad Siddiq
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| Respondents |
Ali Mohammad
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| Citations |
1960 SLD 342,
1960 PLD 42
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| Other Citations |
P L D 1959 S C (Pak.) 45,
P L D 1956 W P (Rev.) 39,
P L D 1955 (Rev.) 45,
P L D 1956 W. P. (Rev.) 39,
W. P. No. 734 of 1957
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Board of Revenue Act
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| Sections |
8
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