High Court of Mizoram at Aizawl · 2024-05-22 · WP(C) 98/2023
VC allotment records are accessible; BPL fee exemption is absolute.
| Court | High Court of Mizoram at Aizawl |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2024-05-22 |
| Citation | WP(C) 98/2023 |
| Bench | M, i, c, h, a, e, l, , Z, o, t, h, a, n, k, h, u, m, a, , J |
| Petitioner | Lalhmingthangi |
| Respondent | Mizoram Revenue Dept |
| RTI Act sections | §7(1), §7(5) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Village Council land-allotment records are public authority records; BPL applicant exempt from fee.
Village Council allotment registers (Settlement Certificates, Periodic Patta) are records held by a public authority under the Lushai Hills District (Village Councils) Act, 1953. §7(5) fee exemption for BPL applicants is automatic on proof of BPL status and no additional documentation can be demanded.
Mizoram, tribal land, village council, section 7(5), BPL
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