#One Time Settlement Scheme

Allahabad HC sets aside flat allotment cancellation under the One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, holding that pandemic and bereavement constitute valid hardships warranting equitable relief. The court directed the Gorakhpur Development Authority to allow the petitioner one week to avail the OTS benefit, reinforcing natural justice principles in public authority decisions.

Allahabad HC rules that procedural fairness under the One Time Settlement Scheme 2026 mandates relief for petitioners who make partial deposits in good faith, even if full payment is delayed. The court directed GDA to allow the petitioner to avail the scheme after depositing Rs. 8 lakh, reinforcing equitable considerations in housing disputes.