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Gauhati High Court rules that the 30-day timeline under Section 21A of the Registration Act for issuing land sale NOCs is mandatory, rejecting administrative delays as justification. The decision reinforces statutory compliance, ensuring timely processing of land sale permissions for property owners and buyers.
Chhattisgarh High Court mandates that District Magistrates must dispose of SARFAESI Act Section 14 applications within 60 days, failing which secured creditors can invoke writ jurisdiction. The ruling underscores that statutory timelines are mandatory and prolonged inaction without recorded reasons violates creditors' rights under the Act.
The Rajasthan High Court directs authorities to decide khatedari rights applications within eight weeks, upholding statutory timelines under colonization notifications.
Bombay High Court holds that failure to communicate refusal of membership within three months under Section 22(2) triggers automatic deemed admission, irrespective of pending dues.