AZMAT AZIM KHAN vs BOARD OF REVENUE, UTTAR PRADESH, ALLAHABAD & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 70 of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, and Section 23A of the U.P. Encumbered Estates Act, 1934, the Collector has the authority to direct the Compensation Officer to utilize compensation money for the liquidation of secured debts. The Court affirmed that the decree holder is entitled to recover amounts from the compensation grant, and the absence of a requisition does not grant the judgment debtor the right to retain compensation bonds. The directions of the Board of Revenue were upheld, ensuring compliance with statutory duties regarding debt recovery from compensation funds.