Bilal Arfin Mir vs REVENUE DEPARTMENT on 5 November 2026

1. Hon'ble Member (J) joined the proceedings through virtual mode.

2. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is aggrieved of the action taken by respondent No.3. He states that the respondent No. 3, arbitrary and illegally is creating impediments in discharging of the duties of the applicant as Patwari Halqa Chadoora. The applicant, upon having been transferred by the competent authority joined his place of posting as Patwari Halqa Chadoora. However, respondent No. 3 is adamant in not permitting the applicant to discharge his duties attached to the post of patwari Halqa Chadoora.

3. He further submits that the applicant made a representation in this regard before the respondent No. 3 as also the Deputy commissioner Budgam, seeking intervention and consequential administrative instruction upon respondent No. 3 for permitting the applicant to discharge his duties as Patwari Halqa Chadoora. The respondent No. 3, however, without any authority under law and in total arbitrary exercise of the powers is preventing the applicant from discharging his duties which is ex-facie illegal and without jurisdiction.

4. Learned counsel for the respondents caused appearance before this Tribunal, pursuant to the advance notice served by the applicant.

5. Issue notice.

6. Mr. Rais ud Din Ganaie, learned Dy. AG, accepts notice on behalf of Respondents No. 1 to 4. He seeks time to file reply. Be filed on or before the date fixed, with an advance copy to the other-side.

7. Learned counsel for the applicant is directed to take necessary steps for service of the Respondent No.5, and submit Registered AD covers before the Registry of this Tribunal within two days from today.

8. List the matter on 04.12.2026.

9. In the meanwhile, the respondents are directed to consider the representation, annexed with this O.A at page No.25, within the notice period. Prasant Kumar Member (A) Justice Ritu Tagore Member (J) Jagdish ( ps consultant )