#Public Premises Act

The Bombay High Court struck down an appellate order that reversed eviction and compensation under the Public Premises Act, holding that unauthorised subletting without consent voids tenancy and appellate courts cannot introduce new evidence not presented before the Estate Officer. This reinforces the strict procedural boundaries in public property eviction cases, affecting statutory tenants and sub-lessees nationwide.

Bombay HC rules that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is barred when an efficacious alternate remedy (appeal to District Judge under Section 9 of the Public Premises Act) exists, unless imminent execution threatens possession. The court granted limited protection to petitioners to approach the District Judge within 15 days, emphasizing exhaustion of statutory remedies before invoking writ jurisdiction.

Bombay High Court holds that Railway authorities need not provide rehabilitation to unauthorised occupants unless they prove eligibility under resettlement policy under Public Premises Act.