Quick Summary: A long-standing land dispute in Nashik involving Shivdas Nimba Thankar, Nalini Arjun Tejale, and others finally sees some resolution. The High Court of Bombay ruled on the rightful division of lands, focusing on Survey No.80/3 and other plots, after decades of legal battles.
Back in 1949, a case was filed by Rama and others to divide lands in Nashik. The lands in question were Survey No.80/3 and Survey No.867. The Civil Judge initially decided that Shivdas Nimba Thankar and others should get ownership of Survey No.80/3 and a part of Survey No.867.
"Defendant Nos.1 to 5 ordered to put Shivdas Nimba Thankar and others in possession of Survey No.80/3."
Nalini Arjun Tejale and others appealed, leading to an agreement in 1955. The High Court decided that Shivdas Nimba Thankar and others would get full ownership of Survey No.80/3 and a quarter share of Survey No.867.
Despite the 1955 decision, making the division happen was tough. The process dragged on, with multiple appeals and changes, mainly focusing on how the lands were divided.
"Shivdas Nimba Thankar and others were to recover possession of Survey No.80/3 and 1/4th share in S.No.867/1 and 867/2."
In 2024, the Revenue Minister allowed a review, questioning how the division was carried out. This decision overturned previous orders and called for a new plan, leading to more legal action.
Finally, Justice N.J. Jamadar of the Bombay High Court ruled that the 1955 decision was not properly carried out. The court emphasized that Survey No.80/3 was to be given entirely to Shivdas Nimba Thankar and others. The court ordered the records to be updated to show this.
"The impugned orders do not affect the certification of M.E.No.38741 dated 26 September 1998 to the extent of Survey No.80/3."
The court's decision clarifies who rightfully owns Survey No.80/3 and directs the authorities to update the records. This ruling aims to finally settle a dispute that has persisted for over seven decades.
