SPECIAL OFFICER AND COMPETENT AUTHORITY U.L.C. AND ANR. versus P.S. RAO

SPECIAL OFFICER AND COMPETENT AUTHORITY U.L.C. AND ANR. versus P.S. RAO

Exemption under G.O. 733 applies to excess land if proceedings under Chapter III of Urban Land Ceiling Act are still pending, notwithstanding a vesting order; endorsed by Supreme Court.

Parties
Petitioner: Special Officer and Competent Authority U.L.C. and Anr.; Respondent: P.S. Rao
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 August 2000
Procedural Posture
Civil Appellate Jurisdiction Special Leave Petition (c) No. 1662 of 2000 / Application for Clarification
Outcome
Application disposed of with clarification.
Legal Topics
Excess Land Vesting, Post Vesting Exemptions Under Urban Land Ceiling Act, Application of G.o. Exemption Order
Urban Land Ceiling Law Excess Land Vesting Post Vesting Exemptions Under Urban Land Ceiling Act Application of G.o. Exemption Order

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Parties

Special Officer and Competent Authority U.L.C. and Anr.

Petitioner

P.S. Rao

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appellate Jurisdiction Special Leave Petition (c) No. 1662 of 2000 / Application for Clarification

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the owner of land, whose possession has not been taken after vesting, can seek exemption under Urban Land Ceiling & Regulation Act, 1976, by virtue of G.O. 733 issued by State government.

Ratio Decidendi

Exemption under G.O. 733 applies to excess land if proceedings under Chapter III of Urban Land Ceiling Act are still pending, notwithstanding a vesting order; endorsed by Supreme Court.

Court Disposition

Application disposed of with clarification.

Orders

  • Clarification issued that exemption under G.O. 733 applies where proceedings under Chapter III have not concluded, even after vesting order.
  • I.A. disposed of.