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2026 DAILYLAW 30131 (PNJ)

DHAN SINGH v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS

CWP/23793/2021 · 2026-07-14

Pankaj Jain

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DEEPAK KUMAR 2026.07.15 18:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-23793-2021 and -2- other connected cases 2. Counsel for the petitioners refers to operative part of order dated 13.10.2021 which reads as under: “Further in para 7.30(a) it is clearly mentioned that an erroneous entry can be corrected at any time by a revenue officer and the proof of mistake in this regard is proof of a fact having occurred within the meaning of section 37 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act. Since question of title was never decided by any competent authority, Mutations entered in favor of Private persons needs to be set aside and a fresh Mutation in favor of Gram Panchayat needs to be entered until the final decision of Hon'ble High Court. For the aforementioned reasons, petition is accepted to the extent that partition proceedings are set aside until question of title is decided under section 13-A by the competent authority. Mutation be restored in favor of Gram Panchayat forth with.” 3. Keeping in view that the revision petition arose out of the partition proceedings, this Court finds that the observations incorporated are on account of mistake of fact. In view thereof, the impugned order dated 13.10.2021 passed by Financial Commissioner, Haryana is hereby set aside. The matter is remanded back to be decided afresh. 4. Parties to appear before Ld. Financial Commissioner, Haryana on 04.08.2026. 5. Consequently, Mutation, if any, sanctioned pursuant to the impugned order shall also remain in abeyance till the revision is finally decided. Thereafter, such Mutation shall follow the fresh decision passed by the Financial Commissioner, Haryana. 6. The instant writ petitions are disposed off accordingly. DEEPAK KUMAR 2026.07.15 18:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-23793-2021 and -3- other connected cases 7. A copy of this order be kept on the file of other connected cases. July 14, 2026 (Pankaj Jain) Dpr Judge Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR 2026.07.15 18:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document