Allahabad High Court
K.P. SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS
- Decided
- Bench
- MANISH KUMAR NIGAM
Holding
A writ petition for execution of a revenue order under Section 67 of the U.P. Revenue Code is not maintainable; the petitioners must seek relief under the provisions of the U.P. Revenue Court Manual.
Summary
The petitioners sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to execute an eviction order dated 18‑06‑2024 passed by the Tehsildar under Section 67 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, which had been confirmed by the Collector. The petitioners alleged that the order had not been implemented. The learned Standing Counsel raised a preliminary objection, relying on the Division Bench judgment in Manbhavati v. State of U.P. (2020 1 AWC 789A) and Brij Bhushan Rai v. State of U.P. (Writ C No. 7863 of 2018), holding that writ petitions are not maintainable for execution of revenue orders. He further pointed to paragraph 460 of the U.P. Revenue Court Manual, which provides a specific remedial procedure for execution of such orders. The Court, agreeing with the objection, declined to interfere and disposed of the petition, allowing the petitioners to pursue the remedy under the Revenue Court Manual. No mandamus was issued.
Issues considered
- Whether a writ petition under Article 226 is maintainable for the execution of an order passed under Section 67 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006.
- Whether the petitioners have an alternative remedy under paragraph 460 of the U.P. Revenue Court Manual.
Legislation cited
- Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 — s. 67, 67(5)
Subjects
- mandamus
- execution of revenue order
- U.P. Revenue Code
- Revenue Court Manual
- writ petition
- preliminary objection
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
WRIT - C No. - 18003 of 2026
K.P. Singh
.....Petitioner(s)
Versus
State Of U.P. And 7 Others
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Chandan Sharma, Pritika Tiwari
Counsel for Respondent(s) : Avinash Chandra Srivastava, C.S.C.
Court No. - 36
HON'BLE MANISH KUMAR NIGAM, J.
1. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.
2. This petition has been filed for the following relief:
"Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding
upon the respondents to execute the order dated 18.06.2024 passed by the
Tehsildar, Tehsil Sadar, District Firozabad in Case No.799/2024
(Computerized Case No.T202401260100799) (Gaon Sabha Narkhi
Talluka Vs. Sanju & others) U/s 67 of U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 whereby
order of eviction and penalty has been imposed against the respondent
nos.6 to 8 which has been confirmed by the Collector/District Magistrate,
Firozabad vide its order dated 14.05.2025 passed In Appeal No.459/2025
(Computerized Case No.D202501260000459) (Sanju & others Vs. State
of U.P. & others) U/s 67(5) of U.P. Revenue Code, 2006."
3. Contention of learned counsel for the petitioners is that an order dated
18.06.2024 has been passed but the same has not been given effect to.
4. Learned Standing Counsel has raised a preliminary objection that in view
of the judgment of Division Bench of this Court in case of Manbhavati v.
State of U.P. and others reported in 2020 1 AWC 789A and Writ C No.
7863 of 2018 (Brij Bhushan Rai v. State of U.P. and 6 others) the writ
petition is not maintainable for execution of orders passed by Revenue
Court. It has been further submitted by learned Standing Counsel that in
view of provisions of paragraph no. 460 of the U.P. Revenue Court Manual,
the petitioners have remedy for getting the order implemented. For ready
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reference, paragraph no. 460 of the U.P. Revenue Court Manual, is quoted as
under:
"460. Execution of decree and order- (1) The decree or order passed
under the Code or the Rules framed under the Code shall, mutatis
mutandis, be executed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter V.
(2) The Assistant Collector/Tahsildar passing the order for eviction or
recovery of any amount of damages or compensation under the provisions
of Section 67 of the Code shall get the order executed and in execution of
the order he shall, mutatis mutandis, follow the procedure laid down in
paragraphs 137 and 138."
5. In view of the same, I am not inclined to interfere in the matter.
6. Accordingly, the petition is disposed of with liberty to the petitioners to
pursue the remedy as available to them under the U.P. Revenue Court
Manual.
(Manish Kumar Nigam,J.)
May 7, 2026
Ved Prakash
Digitally signed by :-
VED PRAKASH SHARMA
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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