SURAJ BHAN vs DY. COMMNR., SONEPAT .

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the appellant's possession of land under the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, specifically Section 7(2). The Court held that the appellant's possession was deemed illegal due to failure to comply with the Collector's order to deposit the required amount within the stipulated time. Consequently, the Court upheld the order of the Deputy Commissioner directing the removal of the appellant from the land, affirming the legality of the Gram Panchayat's actions.