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Paying part of the land conversion premium and then delaying challenge for eight years estops petitioner by acquiescence, the Gujarat HC held, dismissing the Rs.15 lakh refund claim and barring later challenges to conversion orders under land revenue law.
National Green Tribunal Southern Zone reinstated a jaggery unit's Consent to Operate after verifying compliance with Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act land-use norms and TNPCB environmental safeguards. The ruling underscores strict scrutiny of unauthorized industrial activity on agricultural land despite pending land classification.
Rajasthan High Court restrains revenue authorities from questioning residential use of land after valid conversion under Rule 9 of the 2007 Rules. The ruling clarifies that once conversion is approved, revenue authorities cannot initiate proceedings against the landowner, reinforcing finality in land use permissions.
Karnataka High Court ruled that land conversion denials under the Ancient Monuments Act must be based on joint surveys, not administrative presumptions. The Court quashed a denial order and directed fresh consideration after on-ground verification, reinforcing due process in property disputes involving protected monuments.
Calcutta High Court holds that a registered lease deed describing land as 'Bastu' meets FPS license eligibility criteria, even without Records of Rights (ROR). Land conversion post-application does not invalidate candidature if approved before final evaluation, reinforcing procedural fairness for applicants.