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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ALLAHABAD
MANOJ KUMAR GUPTA, ANISH KUMAR GUPTA
Krishna – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. consolidation of petitions with similar facts and issues. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. notification and documentation requirements for compensation. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. dispute over the validity of agricultural leases and cancellation proceedings. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. arguments regarding jurisdiction and mala fide actions in cancellation. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. interpretation of statutory provisions on cancellation of allotments. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 6. limitation period for cancellation proceedings. (Para 17 , 18) |
| 7. delays in cancellation proceedings and the impact of the upzalr act repeal. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 8. ruling on the illegality of the cancellation order and entitlement to compensation. (Para 22 , 23) |
| 9. final order granting compensation and damages. (Para 24 , 25) |
JUDGMENT :
1. The present batch of petitions involves similar facts and legal issues, as well as the relief sought, and therefore they have been heard together and are being decided by a common order and judgment.
2. The prayer made in all the petitions is for issuance of writ of mandamus, commanding the respondents to release compensation amount for the acquired lands belonging to the petitioners in pursuan
Cancellation of land leases must adhere to statutory limitation periods; proceedings initiated beyond these limits are illegal and violate principles of natural justice.
The principle of limitation is fundamental in administrative proceedings, and actions taken after substantial delays are unsustainable under law.
Cancellation of agricultural lease after 11 years is barred by limitation, highlighting the importance of timely legal challenges in the context of land allotment under relevant laws.
The exercise of statutory authority must be within a reasonable period, and fraud vitiates all proceedings.
Cancellation proceedings initiated after the limitation period are time-barred and cannot be entertained.
The cancellation of land leases after a significant delay violates statutory provisions and principles of reasonable time, affirming the rights of long-term lessees under the U.P. Zamindari Abolition....
Mandatory provisions for cancellation of leases require notice and opportunity for hearing, underscoring the importance of due process.
The statutory requirement of notice before lease cancellation is crucial; failing to comply invalidates such actions, reinforcing principles of due process.
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