BOARD OF REVENUE FOR RAJASTHAN, AJMER & ORS. vs RAO BAL DEO SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 23 of the Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagirs Act, 1952, the Jagir Commissioner has exclusive jurisdiction to determine whether property claimed by a Jagirdar is khudkhasht. The Court found that the Board of Revenue's remand for further inquiry was justified as the Jagir Rules were not followed, specifically regarding notice and hearing requirements. The High Court's ruling was quashed, affirming the necessity of proper procedure under the Act and the finality of the Jagir Commissioner's decision.