Show cause notice on land title inquiry was not interfered with as the challenge was premature.

A show cause notice calling for inquiry into the nature and title of land was treated as a preliminary notice only, because it recorded no final finding on title, ownership, or reversion. The writ challenge was premature since the petitioner had been asked to place its stand before the Collector, and the disputed questions required determination in the pending proceedings by the issuing authority first. Interference with the notice was therefore declined and the petition was not entertained on merits.

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Issues: Whether the writ court should interfere with a show cause notice issued for enquiry regarding the nature and title of land.

Analysis: The notice was treated as a show cause notice only. Although it contained reasons for initiation of proceedings, it did not record any final finding on title, ownership, or reversion of the land. The challenge was considered premature because the petitioner had been called upon to place its stand before the Collector. The Court found that the questions raised required adjudication in the pending proceedings and should first be examined by the authority issuing the notice.

Conclusion: Interference in the show cause notice was declined and the petition was not entertained on merits.

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