Gujarat High Court has suspended the Chairman of the Gujarat Revenue Tribunal (GRT), D R Patel, from his duties. The court took this drastic step due to Patel’s issuance of contradictory and controversial rulings that defied established legal principles and directions from higher courts.

The court observed that Patel’s actions had compromised the integrity and efficiency of the GRT, a tribunal that handles appeals against decisions of the Collector in disputes related to the state’s revenue laws.

Justice Nikhil Kariyal, in his order, directed the state government to immediately remove Patel from his position. The court directed Patel to be on administrative leave until the state government makes a decision on his future at the Tribunal. 

The court also declared the controversial rulings issued by the GRT under Patel’s leadership as illegal and void.

The state government has been instructed to inform the court about its decision regarding the GRT Chairman within eight weeks. 

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