#eviction notice

The Kerala High Court ruled that a municipality cannot evict a fish merchant who has operated on the same site for over 50 years and paid regular rent, even under Section 411 for structural danger, without providing a meaningful opportunity to be heard. This reinforces that natural justice applies to all state actions affecting livelihoods, regardless of emergency claims.

Andhra Pradesh High Court quashes an eviction notice issued under the Land Encroachment Act, 1905, for predating the notice to deny the petitioner's statutory appeal period. The ruling reinforces that procedural fairness is mandatory in government eviction proceedings, impacting landowners facing abrupt dispossession.

Gauhati HC (Kohima Bench) ruled that an unregistered sale deed cannot confer legal rights over a government quarter, rendering continued occupancy unlawful under the Registration Act. The court upheld eviction notices and imposed costs for abuse of process, reinforcing that statutory registration requirements override private agreements in government property disputes.

Bombay High Court rules that eviction notices issued without affording leaseholders an opportunity of hearing violate principles of natural justice. The court directed the Collector to decide the petitioners' representation within 30 days, emphasizing procedural fairness in administrative actions affecting long-term possession rights.

Telangana High Court rules that eviction notices under the Land Encroachment Act must allow a minimum 15-day reply period to comply with principles of natural justice and Article 21. Failure to provide this window renders the notices illegal, arbitrary, and subject to quashing, reinforcing procedural fairness in government land eviction cases.