WRIC/38567/2026 of KSHAMANATH Vs STATE OF U.P. AND 78 OTHERS on 8 October 2026

1. Heard Sri Subhash Chandra, learned counsel for the petitioner, Sri Amresh Kumar Tiwari, learned standing counsel for the state-respondents and Sri Azad Rai, learned counsel for the respondent-Land Management Committee.

2. The instant writ petition has been filed for the following relief:- "Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the Additional District Magistrate (F & R), Prayagraj to decide the Case No. D20170230156 (Kshamanath Vs. State of Land Management Committee and others) under section 198(4) U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Reforms Act, 1950, Mauja Gedurahi, Tehsil Meja, Prayagraj, within stipulated time fix by this Hon'ble Court, in the interest of justice."

3. Counsel for the petitioner submitted that proceeding under Section 198(4) of the U.P. Z.A. & L.R. Act is pending before the Additional District Magistrate, as such, appropriate direction be issued to the authority concerned for the expeditious disposal of the aforementioned proceeding.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case that petitioner is the complainant of the proceeding, no direction can be issued for the expeditious disposal of the pending proceeding under Section 198(4) of the U.P. Z.A. & L.R. Act for cancellation of agriculture allotment made in the year 1996.

5. The writ petition is dismissed. October 9, 2026 C.Prakash Versus Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Subhash Chandra Counsel for Respondent(s) : Azad Rai, C.S.C. (Chandra Kumar Rai,J.) Kshamanath .....Petitioner(s) State Of U.P. And 78 Others .....Respondent(s) Digitally signed by :- CHANDRA PRAKASH High Court of Judicature at Allahabad