#eviction stay

Madras High Court rules that an appeal to the District Collector under Section 6 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act is an effective remedy, staying eviction until disposal. The court directed the petitioner to file a fresh appeal within two weeks, treating it as timely and prohibiting dispossession until the appeal is resolved.

Jharkhand HC mandates adjustment of Rs. 91,757.71 (rent and electricity) against a retired workman's retiral dues of Rs. 5,90,645, ordering payment of the balance Rs. 4,98,887.29 by 18.05.2026 to secure vacating of company quarters. The ruling reinforces equitable protection for workmen occupying employer-provided housing pending settlement of statutory dues.

Punjab & Haryana HC rules that mesne profits in tenancy disputes must be calculated based on current market rent, adjusted for inflation, rather than outdated receipts. The court upheld Rs. 10,500/month as fair compensation, emphasizing that non-payment automatically vacates eviction stays, reinforcing tenant accountability in pending appeals.

Chhattisgarh High Court rules that 50 years of continuous forest land possession entitles occupants to apply for a Forest Rights Certificate under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act. The court stayed eviction until the Collector adjudicates the pending application within 60 days, reinforcing that administrative delays cannot justify coercive action against forest dwellers.