Kerala High Court holds that a permit holder may apply for vehicle replacement during the permit's validity; RTO cannot delay or deny on procedural grounds.
Kerala High Court directs timely disposal of Form 5 land application, holding that unreasonable administrative delay violates fundamental rights under Article 21.
Madras High Court holds that undue delay in disposing revenue appeals violates natural justice, mandating disposal within 12 weeks. Key precedent for administrative accountability.
Madras High Court holds that writ of mandamus is maintainable to compel tahsildar to survey and demarcate land boundaries after unreasonable administrative delay.
Madras High Court mandates that revenue officials conclude bribery inquiries within 12 weeks, reinforcing accountability and procedural urgency under Article 226.
Rajasthan High Court holds that candidates delayed due to state fault are entitled to seniority and consequential benefits equal to those appointed lower in merit.
Rajasthan High Court mandates 30-day deadline for authorities to decide NOC applications for nursing courses, affirming timely administrative action as essential to protect right to education.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that undue delay in deciding representations violates Article 21. Competent authority must decide within 60 days in light of settled precedent.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that undue delay in deciding post-retirement benefit claims violates Article 21. Authorities must decide representations within 30 days with reasoned orders.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that unexplained delay in deciding representations violates Article 21, mandating a speaking order within 60 days.
Madras High Court holds that writ of mandamus may issue to compel timely disposal of pending statutory appeals, reinforcing natural justice and administrative accountability.
Rajasthan High Court holds that state guidelines mandating 1-month disposal of first appeals for Anganwadi posts are binding; delays violate procedural fairness.
Madras High Court directs Tahsildar to decide patta application within 12 weeks, affirming that undue administrative delay violates property rights under Article 300A.
Rajasthan High Court holds that undue delay in deciding compassionate appointment applications undermines the scheme's intent; mandates decision within one month.
Madras High Court directs Revenue authorities to decide representation on patta cancellation within 12 weeks, affirming duty to act promptly under Article 226.