Case Note & Summary
The dispute involved the petitioners, Ghanshyam Dass Kedia and others, seeking compliance with a previous Supreme Court order regarding the allotment of land for residential construction. The Supreme Court had earlier directed that 19 persons be allotted 330 sq. yards each for constructing their houses. However, issues arose that were not disclosed during the initial proceedings. The Union of India and DDA filed applications proposing alternatives for the allotment of plots. After discussions, the court accepted the fourth alternative proposed by the Union of India, which involved constructing residential flats on one acre of land. The court directed that the petitioners would construct the flats under the supervision of the DDA, and the Union of India was instructed to change the land use zone within two months. The DDA was also directed to provide necessary sanctions and allot the land within four weeks. The contempt petition and interim applications were disposed of in accordance with these terms.
Headnote
A) Administrative Law - Compliance with Court Orders - Direction for Construction of Residential Flats - Not applicable - The court directed the Union of India and DDA to facilitate the construction of residential flats for the petitioners as per an acceptable proposal, ensuring compliance with the previous order regarding land allotment and construction supervision. The court emphasized the need for timely action in changing land use and granting necessary sanctions (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the Union of India and DDA complied with the court's previous order regarding land allotment and construction.
Final Decision
The court accepted the fourth alternative proposed by the Union of India for constructing residential flats on one acre of land, directing the Union of India to change the land use zone within two months and the DDA to provide necessary sanctions and allot the land within four weeks.
Law Points
- Land use change
- allotment of plots
- construction supervision
- compliance with court orders
