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Category: State Laws

State Laws

Delhi Electricity Reforms Act, 2000 and the Electricity Act, 2003. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 – we are of the opinion that the direction issued by the Tribunal on 11.09.2019 shall be implemented and sewerage charges shall be introduced by the Government of NCT of Delhi as directed by the Tribunal.

Oct 28, 2019 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH TATA POWER DELHI DISTRIBUTION LTD. NDPL HOUSE — Appellant Vs. MANOJ MISRA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : L. Nageswara Rao and Hemant…

State Laws

U.P. Protection of Trees in Rural and Hills Areas Act, 1976.- Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 -The provisions of the Forest Conservation Act are not applicable to Khasra No.605. We are in agreement with the findings recorded by the Tribunal that the land falling in Khasra No.605 is banjar or barren land and the provisions of the Forest Conservation Act is not applicable.

Oct 28, 2019 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH CHANDRA PRAKASH BUDAKOTI — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : L. Nageswara Rao and Hemant Gupta, JJ. )…

State Laws

Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code 1959 – Section 115 – Correction in revenue entries – There is a concurrent finding by the First Appellate Court and the High Court that the procedure not having been followed, the correction made in the revenue records and on basis of which the Temple was claimed to be a public temple and the Collector as the Manager thereof was unsustainable. – Appeal dismissed.

Oct 27, 2019 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. MURTI SHRI CHATURBHUJNATH AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Navin Sinha and Sanjiv Khanna,…

State Laws

Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board (Sale and transfer of Plots) (First Amendment) Rules, 2008 – Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board (Sale and Transfer of Plots) Rules, 1999 – Rule 3(iii) and (iv) – Where the old dealers are to be allotted shops if they can satisfy the concerned authority, be it the market committee or the board that a particular condition could not be met for a short period due to reasons beyond the control of the dealer, then even though he may not be in strict compliance of the rules, the power of relaxation must be read into the Rules.

Oct 19, 2019 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH WALAITI RAM CHARAN DASS AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose,…

State Laws

It is clear that even encumbered area shall be declared as a rehabilitation area provided the Slum Rehabilitation Authority requires the said area for implementation of the Scheme. Admittedly, the disputed area of 1045.50 sq. mts. implementation of the Scheme. The contention of the Appellant that the declaration of 1045.50 sq. mts. under Section 3C of the Act is in colourable exercise of power is not acceptable. – Appeal dismissed.

Oct 19, 2019 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH   KANTABAI VASANT AHIR AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. SLUM REHABILITATION AUTHORITY AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : L. Nageswara Rao and Hemant…

State Laws

The High Court failed to notice that there is no prior adjudication in favour of the Respondent and the Respondent was given an opportunity to show cause as to why the premises should not be sealed. After considering the explanation submitted by the Respondent, the penalty was imposed on the Respondent and due to the failure of the payment of the amount of penalty, the premises were sealed.

Oct 19, 2019 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH THE STATE OF BIHAR AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. M/S RIGA SUGAR CO. LTD. — Respondent ( Before : L. Nageswara Rao and Hemant…

State Laws

Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963 – Section 81(1)(k) and 81(1)(q) – Expression of “commercial site” – Exemption of quarries by the Government under Section 81 (3) would not arise if quarries are covered by Section 81 (1) (q) of the Act. In other words, if quarries are commercial sites, the need for their exemption in public interest does not arise.

Oct 1, 2019 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH K.H. NAZAR — Appellant Vs. MATHEW K. JACOB AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : L. Nageswara Rao and Hemant Gupta, JJ. ) Civil…

State Laws

Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948 – Section 27(1) – Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961 – Sections 21 and 48-A – Grant of occupancy rights – Cultivatory possession – Will is not hit by the embargo, whether that contained in Section 27(1) of the Act of 1948 or in Section 21 of the Act of 1961.

Sep 29, 2019 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH  KANNA TIMMA KANAJI MADIWAL (D) THROUGH LRS. — Appellant Vs. RAMACHANDRA TIMMAYA HEGDE (D) THROUGH LRS AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : A.M.…

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