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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
HARISH TANDON, CJ, MURAHARI SRI RAMAN
Nihar Ranjan Biswal – Appellant
Versus
Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. (LIC) – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. initial context of the appellant's claim. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments presented by both parties. (Para 3) |
| 3. court's analysis on delay and laches. (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. final dismissal of the writ appeal. (Para 12) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Dead wood is sought to be resuscitated by filing a writ petition, when the cause of action, which accrued as far back as on 19th December, 2014, is challenged in the instant writ appeal.
2.1. The appellant was provided an option either to continue with his application or may seek for refund of the amount paid in terms of the letter of allotment. Admittedly, the appellant continued with such allotment and declined to take back the amount so paid. By a subsequent letter dated 19th December, 2014, the LIC cancelled the allotment and indicated that the application fee deposited by the appellant shall be refunded by NEFT to the bank account provided the said details of the bank account is given along with the cancelled cheque.
2.3. It is revealed from the record that the LIC challenged the decision of the Government in treating the land over which such housing infrastructure was undertaken to be on a forest land before this Court an
Approaching the court within a reasonable time is crucial, and delay and laches may lead to the dismissal of petitions.
A review petition cannot be treated as an appeal; it is limited to specific grounds such as new evidence or apparent errors, and prior cancellation of registration extinguishes any claim to allotment....
Inordinate delay in seeking relief can bar a petition under Article 226, emphasizing the principle of laches and the need for timely action by litigants.
The Housing Board's cancellation of plot allotment was invalid due to lack of notice and failure to follow due process, violating principles of natural justice.
Timely action against administrative decisions is essential, as courts cannot condone delays after significant lapses, particularly when property rights have transferred.
The court emphasized the necessity of considering sufficient cause regarding delays in petition filings and distinguished between dismissal and disposal of cases, asserting review jurisdiction must b....
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