Vikram Singh & Anr vs State Of Rajasthan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Collector under Section 15(2) of the Rajasthan Imposition of Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings Act, 1973, regarding the reopening of a final order under the repealed Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955. The Court held that the Collector has the authority to initiate proceedings for reference to the Board of Revenue despite the finality of prior orders, as the Act of 1973 provides a mechanism for addressing such cases. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to allow the appellants to raise their defense before the Collector.