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1. Whether the entry mutated on the basis of the registered sale deed could have been ordered to be cancelled entirely or should have been allowed to continue with qualifications. 2. Whether the revenue authority has the jurisdiction to decide on breaches or violations of other enactments in cases of registered sale deeds. 3. Whether the orders passed by the Revenue Authorities for cancelling the entries were justified or not. Issue 1: Entry Mutation based on Registered Sale Deed: The court considered whether the entry mutated based on a registered sale deed should be cancelled entirely or allowed to continue with qualifications. The Court emphasized that a registered sale deed confers rights over the property to the purchaser, and revenue entries are primarily for fiscal purposes. However, if a sale deed violates other enactments or alters rights under other laws, the revenue authority cannot ignore such violations. The appropriate course would be to record the entry with express observations of the potential breach and refer the matter to the competent authority under the relevant enactment. The entry should be subject to the final decision of the competent authority under the other enactment. The Court highlighted the importance of providing accurate information through revenue entries to avoid misleading parties or the public. Issue 2: Jurisdiction of Revenue Authority on Breaches: The Court clarified that revenue authorities cannot conclusively decide on breaches of other enactments related to registered sale deeds. While they can consider potential breaches, the final decision lies with the competent authority under the relevant enactment. The revenue authority must operate within the limits of the statutory provisions and refer matters of potential breach to the appropriate authority. It is crucial to maintain accurate revenue entries to prevent misinformation and ensure transparency in property transactions. Issue 3: Validity of Orders by Revenue Authorities: In analyzing the orders passed by the Revenue Authorities for cancelling entries, the Court referred to previous judgments. It emphasized that entries based on registered sale deeds cannot be cancelled entirely, especially after a long period or subsequent sale of the property. The Court restored the cancelled entries to the revenue record with qualifications and clarifications. The entries were made subject to the outcomes of pending civil suits and tribunal proceedings. The aggrieved parties were granted the right to pursue their claims through appropriate legal avenues. The Court quashed the orders cancelling the entries and directed them to remain in the revenue record with necessary qualifications. In conclusion, the Court partially allowed both petitions, directing the entries to remain in the revenue record with qualifications and subject to the outcomes of civil suits. The judgments emphasized the importance of accurate recording of property transactions, adherence to statutory provisions, and referral of potential breaches to the competent authorities under relevant enactments.
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