P&H: Appointment of Local Commissioner In Encroachment Dispute; Sets Aside Trial Court’s Refusal To Appoint Local Commissioner
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed a civil revision petition and directed the trial court to appoint a competent revenue official as Local Commissioner to demarcate land in a suit alleging encroachment. P&H High Court set aside order which had refused the plaintiffs’ plea for a local commission.
The case concerns property measuring 42’ × 187’ (28.87 marlas) forming part of Khasra No. 15/3. The plaintiffs allege that certain defendants have raised residential houses within this khasra and encroached upon their land. The defendants did not contest the suit and were proceeded ex parte. The plaintiffs sought appointment of...
