VIKRAM SINGH vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN .

The Supreme Court examined the jurisdiction of the Collector under Section 15(2) of the Rajasthan Imposition of Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings Act, 1973, in relation to a prior order determining ceiling area under the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955. The Court held that the Collector could initiate proceedings to refer matters to the Board of Revenue despite the previous finality of the order, as the Act of 1973 allows for such actions. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to allow the appellants to raise their defense before the Collector.