PRABIN RAM PHUKAN (DEAD) THR. LRS. vs STATE OF ASSAM .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court of Guwahati, which set aside the order of the Board regarding the auction sale of agricultural land under the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886. The Court found that the auction proceedings conducted by the Deputy Commissioner for recovery of land revenue were without jurisdiction, as the appellants were not properly notified. The Court emphasized the necessity of following due process under Section 3(b) and Section 3(i) of the Regulation, leading to the conclusion that the appellants retained their rights over the land.