IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 2424/2026 Decided on: 03.03.2026 Madan Lal …Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ………………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners: Mr. Ganesh Barowalia, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. This writ petition has been filed for the grant of following substantive reliefs: - “A. Issue a writ Certiorari Directing the Respondents to produce the original field book (1958-59), all musabi records used for bandobast, and any documents relied upon in the settlement process 1977-78 leading to Musabi circulated after 2022 wherein 5-Karam length is being indicated for northern side of Khasra No. 340 and southern boundary, the measurement shows 18 karm instead of 20; in the central area (where Khasra Nos. 101 and 102 adjoin), 16 karm instead of 18; and on the northern side, where ground verification shows 7 karm, the map inaccurately shows 5 karm. As a result, the area of Khasra No. 340 is wrongly reduced to 2 kanal 14 marla, even though it is officially recorded as 3 kanal 2 marla, for the kind perusal of the Hon'ble Court. 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2 ii. Issue a writ of Certiorari quashing the wrong musabi being circulated after 2022 with description5-Karam length is being indicated for northern side of Khasra No. 340 and southern boundary, the measurement shows 18 karm instead of 20; in the central area (where Khasra Nos. 101 and 102 adjoin), 16 karm instead of 18; and on the northern side, where ground verification shows 7 karm, the map inaccurately shows 5 karm and thereby, uphold the correct musabi, whereby the area of Khasra No. 101, 102 (now Khasra No. 340) owned by the petitioner comprising of 3 Kanal 2 Marla, is identifiable at the spot. Or in the alternative The Settlement proceedings 1977-78 be quashed and set-aside qua land in question, and settlement proceedings be conducted afresh for Khasra No. 99, 100, 101, 102 & 103 as per old Land records, pertaining to area in question. III. Direct the respondents to Constitute an independent statutory or judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the manipulation of revenue records, collusion between private parties and revenue officials, and the failure to implement lawful correction orders. IV. Issue appropriate writ to restrain the Respondents from initiating or continuing any further proceedings under Section 163 of the HP Land Revenue Act, Section 133 CrPC (now Section 152 BNSS), or The Public Premises Act in relation to Khasra No. 340 and abutting Khasra No., so as to prevent multiplicity of the litigation and undue harassment of the petitioner, and for achieving finality.” 2. After arguing the matter for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the present petition as the petitioner intends to avail appropriate remedy, as may be 3 available to him in-law, for the redressal of his grievance raised in this petition. 3. Granting permission as sought for, the present petition is disposed of as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 03rd March, 2026(rohit)