RAM KUMAR vs DY DIR OF CONSOLIDATION — C.A. No. 4771/1998

Case Summary: C.A. No. 004771/1998 — Ram Kumar v. Dy. Director of Consolidation Outcome: The Supreme Court dismissed Ram Kumar's civil appeal with no costs awarded (February 10, 2004). Key Issue: Whether permission from the Settlement Officer was required for the sale of land under the Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953. The appellant purchased land (Khata No. 1108) in 1971 before the 1974 amendment, arguing permission was unnecessary since he only bought one independent Khata, not "part of a holding." Court's Decision: The Court upheld the High Court's dismissal, finding that the appellant failed to provide material evidence that both Khata Nos. 1103 and 1108 were not part of a single holding under one tenure. Since the sale occurred without required permission, the Court rejected the appellant's claim and found no infirmity in the High Court's order. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.