#government land

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a Memorandum of Understanding lacking a No Objection Certificate from the Collector and formal registration cannot create any vested interest in government land for redevelopment, even if partial payment has been made. This clarifies that mere intent to enter a future development agreement does not equate to enforceable contractual rights under the Arbitration Act, impacting developers and housing societies relying on informal arrangements.

MP High Court rules that administrative authorities cannot proceed with land allotment for public projects without first adjudicating objections raised by affected parties. The court emphasized that failure to consider objections violates principles of natural justice, rendering the allotment process arbitrary and illegal.

Bombay High Court rules that authorities cannot demolish unauthorized structures on government land without first determining if the area qualifies as a notified slum under the Slum Act. The judgment reinforces procedural safeguards, ensuring regularization or demolition actions comply with natural justice principles, directly impacting slum dwellers and urban planning policies.

Telangana High Court ruled that authorities must either cancel a disputed pattadar pass book for government poramboke land or risk recognizing the petitioner’s rights under Article 300-A. The court emphasized adherence to natural justice, directing a six-week status quo to prevent dispossession without due process, setting a precedent for land record disputes.