CHIEF COMMISSIONER, UNION TERRITORY, CHANDIGARH versus JANGI LAL JAIN AND ANR. ETC.

CHIEF COMMISSIONER, UNION TERRITORY, CHANDIGARH versus JANGI LAL JAIN AND ANR. ETC.

In light of the subsequent legislation, particularly the Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1994, and dismissal of connected appeals, it is unnecessary and academic to decide the question of validity of earlier delegation of power, and the appeals are dismissed.

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Parties
Appellant: Chief Commissioner, Union Territory, Chandigarh; Respondents: Jangi Lal Jain and Anr. etc.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 October 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeals by Special Leave
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Levy of Property Tax, Delegation of Legislative Power, Subsequent Legislation Effect
Municipal Law Taxation Law Local Government Law Levy of Property Tax Delegation of Legislative Power Subsequent Legislation Effect

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Parties

Chief Commissioner, Union Territory, Chandigarh

Appellant

Jangi Lal Jain and Anr. etc.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeals by Special Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether delegation of power to levy property tax to the Chief Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh, is valid in law.
  2. 2 Effect of subsequent amendments and legislation on such delegation.

Ratio Decidendi

In light of the subsequent legislation, particularly the Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1994, and dismissal of connected appeals, it is unnecessary and academic to decide the question of validity of earlier delegation of power, and the appeals are dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • The appeals are accordingly dismissed. No costs.