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Madhya Pradesh High Court reaffirms that revenue authorities (Tehsildars) cannot adjudicate disputes over the validity of wills under MP Land Revenue Code. Such matters must be referred to civil courts, ensuring judicial oversight in property mutation disputes involving contested testamentary documents.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that Tehsildars cannot determine the validity of wills during mutation proceedings under the MP Land Revenue Code. Disputes over wills must be resolved by civil courts, reinforcing the separation of administrative and judicial functions. This decision protects legal heirs from unauthorized mutations and ensures disputes are adjudicated by competent courts.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that misapplication of a statutory notification under MPLRC Section 165 qualifies as an 'error apparent on the face of record,' allowing review petitions under CPC Order 47. This clarifies the scope of review jurisdiction for lower courts handling property disputes involving tribal land alienation permissions.