CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS,GOVT OF A.P vs THE COLLECTOR .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of land ownership and classification under the Andhra Pradesh (Abolition of Jagirs) Regulations, 1358 Fasli and the Andhra Pradesh (Telengana Area) Forest Act, 1355 Fasli. The Court held that the lands in question, previously under the control of the last Jagirdar, were wrongly classified as forest lands by the Forest Department, despite being recognized as patta lands. The Court directed the rectification of records to reflect the true ownership of the Pattedars, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation and administrative procedures under Section 87 of the Land Revenue Act.