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The issues involved in this case are the declaration of boundaries indicated in the plans produced, the maintainability of civil suits filed by the petitioners, the authenticity of the joint survey plan, and the preservation of timber during the pending appeals. Declaration of Boundaries: The petitioners sought a declaration that the boundaries indicated in the plans produced should be accepted as demarcating the property with the adjacent reserve forest. The forest department contested this, claiming the boundaries were incorrect and that the property was part of a reserve forest. Maintainability of Civil Suits: The Munsiff's Court dismissed the suits filed by the petitioners for a declaration of their northern boundary, holding them not maintainable as part of a reserve forest. Appeals against this decision are pending before the District Court. Authenticity of Joint Survey Plan: The petitioners argued that a joint survey was conducted, and a plan was prepared to settle the boundary dispute. The respondents disputed the authenticity of the plan, stating it was not finalized and did not bind them to the indicated boundaries. Preservation of Timber: The petitioners requested an interlocutory order to preserve timber until the civil court decides the boundary issue. The High Court directed that proceedings in pursuance of the tender for working down timber be deferred for two weeks to allow the petitioners to seek orders from the civil court. The interim order was limited to the disputed 8 acres. In conclusion, the High Court disposed of the writ petitions, emphasizing that the civil court should adjudicate the factual disputes and pass any necessary interlocutory orders. The District Court was directed to consider any applications for interim orders independently.
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