Two private parties dispute ownership of land shown in a record-of-rights entry. The State Government…
Under section 111, a civil court can decide a dispute over a right entered in the record of rights when the State Government is not a party. Section 257's reservation of…
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Two private parties dispute ownership of land shown in a record-of-rights entry. The State Government is not a party. Which forum may decide their underlying title dispute under the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959?
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Under section 111, a civil court can decide a dispute over a right entered in the record of rights when the State Government is not a party. Section 257's reservation of specified revenue matters does not bar this private title suit.
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Option A
Section 111 gives civil courts jurisdiction over the underlying private right recorded in the land record.
Option B
Under section 111, a civil court can decide a dispute over a right entered in the record of rights when the State Government is not a party. Section 257's reservation of specified revenue matters does not bar this private title suit.
Option C
The question concerns a dispute between private parties over title. The State Government does not have exclusive jurisdiction over it.
Option D
Section 111 imposes no requirement to obtain the High Court's prior permission.
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