#revenue authorities

The Madhya Pradesh High Court struck down a revenue authority's demand that land sellers must buy replacement property before completing a sale, ruling it renders the permission illusory and violates Article 14. This sets a critical limit on administrative discretion in land transactions, protecting financially distressed owners from coercive, impractical conditions that defeat the very purpose of seeking permission.

Madras High Court rules that a second wife and her children are entitled to a legal heir certificate if the first wife predeceased the husband, striking down arbitrary administrative rejections. The judgment reinforces that succession rights are determined by the validity of marriage and survivorship, not bureaucratic discretion.

Madras HC rules that revenue authorities must comply with civil court decrees declaring land ownership, even if a third party challenges the decree. The judgment bars revenue officials from independently canceling UDR patta issued under a valid decree, reinforcing the supremacy of civil court rulings in property disputes.

Chhattisgarh High Court holds that non-compliance with a Tahsildar’s land demarcation order constitutes a violation of statutory duty, warranting a writ of mandamus. The ruling underscores that revenue authorities must act within 30 days to avoid judicial intervention, reinforcing accountability in land revenue proceedings.

Madras High Court reinforces judicial primacy by ruling that revenue authorities cannot issue legal heir certificates based solely on presumption of death under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. A civil court decree declaring death is mandatory, impacting inheritance and property succession procedures for missing persons.

Bombay High Court rules that town planning authorities under the MRTP Act cannot condition construction permissions on No Objection Certificates from revenue officers. The judgment clarifies that title disputes, once resolved in favor of the applicant, cannot justify delays in granting planning permissions, reinforcing statutory jurisdiction limits.

Madras High Court directs revenue authorities to act on land survey requests under Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 within twelve weeks.

Chhattisgarh High Court holds that undue delay in land demarcation by revenue authorities violates property rights; mandates completion within 45 days of order.

Madras High Court directs revenue authorities to survey and demarcate land under Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 within 12 weeks, emphasizing statutory compliance.

Rajasthan High Court holds that brick kiln operators must preserve one foot of topsoil as mandated by Rule 53 of the Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017, making it a statutory duty enforceable by revenue officers.