LAW FOR ALL

as the land was assigned in the year 1937 before G.O.Ms.No.1142, dated 18.06.1954, was issued, the sale of the assigned land was not prohibited. He has accordingly recommended for grant of No Objection Certificate for sale of the land. - Having regard to the facts admitted by respondent No.2 in his letter referred to above, respondent No.3 cannot have any objection for sale of the land by the petitioner as the assignment made in favour of the petitioner was prior to G.O.Ms.No.1142, dated 18.06.1954, wherein for the first time prohibition on transfer of assigned lands situated in Andhra Area was prescribed. For the above-mentioned reasons, the writ petition is allowed with the direction to respondent No.3 to receive and register the sale deed that may be presented by the petitioner subject to the latter complying with the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.