In Brief
The case concerns a dispute over agricultural land in Uttarakhand following the death of its original owner, Tulsa Devi, without legal heirs. The land escheated to the State. Amar Singh, who had initially retained possession of a small portion, later claimed asami (tenant farmer) and sirdari rights over Plot No. 719. The Supreme Court held that although Amar Singh's name appeared in revenue records, a competent officer had ordered its deletion during record operations as the entry was surreptitious. The Court ruled that deletion of the name by a competent authority negated the statutory benefit under the 1960 Act. Additionally, Amar Singh had admitted in writing to releasing possession of the disputed plot. The Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the High Court correctly set aside the trial court's judgment granting Amar Singh's rights to the land.",
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