1964 (1) TMI 73

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....ragadkar, J. 1. The petitioners in these three petitions have moved this Court under Art. 32 of the Constitution and claimed a declaration that the operative provisions of the Orissa Private Lands of Rulers (Assessment of Rent) Act. 1958 (hereinafter called 'the Act') and the Rules framed thereunder are unconstitutional and ultra vires. The private lands in the possession and enjoyment ....

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....ns of the Act which authorise the levy of assessment in respect of her lands are unconstitutional and invalid. In her petition, she has referred to the fact that from time to time, the Government of the day had refrained from, levying any assessment in respect of her lands and thereby recognised her right to hold the said villages on assessment-free basis. The Revenue Officer of Keonjhar levied an....