Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879
(1) The authorised revenue officer shall serve or cause to be served a notice to the claimants in writing in the manner as may be prescribed, with regard to the claim of possession made by the claimant. (2) After issuance of notice under sub-section (1), the authorised revenue officer shall follow the procedure prescribed in sections 96 and 97, mutatis mutandis. (3) The burden of proving possession during the relevant period shall lie on the claimant.