IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARANCHAL AT NAINITAL Writ Petition No. 170 (M/B) of 2004 Prem Singh Kholiyal S/o Sri Laxman Singh R/o Village Bhawanipur P.O. Bhumiyadhar District Nainital & others … Petitioner Versus The State of Uttaranchal through the Secretary, Public Works Department & others … Respondents Hon’ble M.M. Ghildiyal J. Hon’ble Rajesh Tandon J. Heard Sri D.S. Patni learned counsel for the petitioner and learned standing counsel. The petitioner has prayed that he may be permitted to implead the Public Works Department as respondent. Permission granted. Let the necessary impleadment be incorporated during the course of day. Rule. Respondents waive service. In view of the judgment of the Allahabad High Court in case of Tejveer Singh Vs. State of U.P. reported in 1997 (29) ALR 687 the petitioner was liable to pay fixed stamp duty at the rate of Rs. 100/- (Rupee one hundred only) and not the stamp duty calculated on ad valorem basis. Accordingly, writ petition is allowed. No order as to costs. (Hon’ble M.M. Ghildiyal J.) (Hon’ble Rajesh Tandon J.) 03.03.2004 ASWAL