Firstly, you’ll have to check the provisions of the relevant State Land Revenue Act as to whether there is a provision for review of the decision of the Financial Commissioner. Generally, there is such a provision for review on the ground of error on the face of the record. Confirm it. If it is there, then you can apply for review.
Order 47 Rule 1 of the CPC is also basically for review of the order of the court which passed a decree, on certain conditions being satisfied as mentioned in that provision. You’ll have to check the relevant provisions of the State Land Revenue Act as to whether order of the Financial Commissioner is declared as a decree and whether the provisions of the CPC are made applicable to such decisions. Presuming that Order 47 Rule 1 is applicable, you’ll have to compare as to under which legal provision the review powers are wider and also the limitation angle. Moreover, sometimes, an application / appeal etc. is filed under two provisions simultaneously if both provisions are applicable. Examine that possibility too.
Before you think of filing a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution before the high court, ascertain whether there is any alternative remedy (such as appeal, revision, etc.) available against the order being challenged. If yes, then first exhaust such alternative remedy. If not, you can consider filing writ petition under Article 226.
I cannot comment on the detailed facts of your case in the absence of knowing full details. What I have mentioned above are broad guidelines. Consult some local lawyer by showing him all your relevant documents.
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