S. 148A: Reassessment-Conducting inquiry, providing opportunity before issue of notice-Order passed without considering the reply-Pendency of appeal-Directions were to be issued to the appellate authority to dispose of the appeals within a stipulated time frame, pursuant to which, the respondents could be directed to reconsider the matter afresh in accordance with law. [S. 148A(b), 148A(d), 250, Art. 226]