Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines on Faulty Caveat Notice Procedure in Board of Revenue U.P.

The Allahabad High Court held that the caveat notice procedure in the Board of Revenue, U.P., was faulty, noting that service endorsements were not secured and hearing gaps for outstation counsel were insufficient.

The Court observed that outstation lawyers filing a caveat must provide an email address, mobile number, and WhatsApp number to receive urgent updates. It stated that a minimum one-week gap is required between lodging a caveat and hearing the matter, especially for outstation counsel.

Emphasising basic fairness before caveat hearings, the Court issued broad guidelines and clarified that rule amendments may be considered if necessary.

The petition was disposed of accordingly.

[Tribhawan Goyal v. State of U.P. & Ors.]