STATE OF BIHAR vs MAHANTH BALRAM DAS

The Supreme Court held that under Section 10 of the Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of Surplus Land) Act, 1961, the Collector must prepare a draft statement based on specific provisions and publish it for objections. The Court clarified that amendments under Sections 32-A and 32-B abate all pending proceedings, necessitating the Collector to initiate fresh proceedings. The High Court's previous ruling was set aside, allowing the Collector to act afresh in accordance with the law.