What is the legality and transparency of CIDCO's land allotment process in Navi Mumbai? What standards of reasonableness, non-discrimination, and public policy apply to government disposals of land to private parties? To what extent can a government authority cancel allotments made under private applications when such allotments were not publicized or tendered?

Key Points: - (!) Government largesse must be exercised within law and non-arbitrarily; actions must reflect public interest. - (!) State/agency allotment of land must be founded on a sound, transparent, non-discriminatory policy and not through private applications dehors invitation/advertisement. - (!) Government action in grant of largesse must be reasonable, nondiscriminatory, and non-arbitrary; departure requires rational justification. - (!) Bulk sale/disposal practices must consider public interest and avoid favouritism/nepotism; open tender/public auction preferred where applicable. - [p_54 to p_59] CIDCO Land Pricing and Disposal Policy distinguishes disposal methods (tender vs fixed rate vs by request) for different plot types; in multiplex/auditorium cases, disposal should be by fixed rate or competitive bidding. - [p_80 to p_82] Public trust and equality principles constrain state dealings with natural/public resources; transparency and fair process required. - [p_94 to p_101] High Court erred in disregarding lack of transparency; three plots allotted to same individual in different capacities without proper tender/invitation undermined public policy. - [p_104 to p_112] CIDCO’s cancellation of allotments upheld as consistent with law, policy, and public interest after considering Shankaran report and Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act.

What is the legality and transparency of CIDCO's land allotment process in Navi Mumbai?

What standards of reasonableness, non-discrimination, and public policy apply to government disposals of land to private parties?

To what extent can a government authority cancel allotments made under private applications when such allotments were not publicized or tendered?