SARDAR DILSHAR SINGH versus THE LABOUR COMMISSIONER AND ANR.

SARDAR DILSHAR SINGH versus THE LABOUR COMMISSIONER AND ANR.

The Act does not require prior notice before issuing a warrant of arrest for recovery of arrears of land revenue. Issuance of such notice would undermine the provision's effectivity and is not mandated by the Constitution.

Parties
Appellant: Sardar Dilshar Singh; Respondents: The Labour Commissioner and Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 September 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Recovery of Land Revenue Arrears, Labour Court Compensation Enforcement, Arrest for Revenue Default, Due Process Under Constitution
Labour Law Revenue Law Constitutional Law Recovery of Land Revenue Arrears Labour Court Compensation Enforcement Arrest for Revenue Default Due Process Under Constitution

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Parties

Sardar Dilshar Singh

Appellant

The Labour Commissioner and Anr.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether prior notice is required before arrest under Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887 for recovery of arrears as land revenue
  2. 2 Whether the procedure under ss.67 and 69 violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution

Ratio Decidendi

The Act does not require prior notice before issuing a warrant of arrest for recovery of arrears of land revenue. Issuance of such notice would undermine the provision's effectivity and is not mandated by the Constitution.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed. No costs.