Correct Answer:
B. Fraud/misrepresentation
This question explores the grounds upon which a superior land authority, like the Board of Revenue (BoR), can revoke or resume land rights. The correct answer is Fraud/misrepresentation. Foundational legal principles dictate that any right or title acquired through deceit, fraud, or misrepresentation is voidable and can be set aside by the competent authority. The BoR, as a custodian of land records and grants, has the power to resume land if the initial acquisition of rights was tainted by such illegal means, ensuring fairness and legality in land transactions.
- Rights acquired by Inheritance, Full payment, or as a legitimate Govt gift are generally protected and cannot be arbitrarily resumed, as these represent valid modes of acquisition.