2012 Supreme(MP) 260

2012(3) JLJ 137
S.K. Gangele and Brij Kishore Dube, JJ.
Manish Gupta v. State of M.P.
Writ Petition No.652 of 2012 (PIL) (Gwalior); Decided on 30.4.2012.

Headnote:(1) Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Vikasit Bhoomiyon, Grihon, Bhavanon Tatha Anya Sanrachanaon Ka Vyayan Niyam, 1975 (M.P.) -- R.23 -- tenders for allotment of 374.91 acres of land invited by SADA -- tender of highest bidder accepted -- 25% premium amount not deposited within 30 days from date of acceptance of bid -- entire premium amount also not deposited -- lease of 71.77 acres of land executed in favour of highest bidder -- possession of 374.91 acres of land handed over to bidder -- while no lease-deed of 374.91 acres of land not executed -- such action of authority of Sada -- is arbitrary, illegal and mala fide -- allotment of rest of land except 71.77 acres of land cancelled.

       Held : The respondent No.13 did not deposit 25% premium amount within a period of 30 days from the date of issuance of reservation-cum-acceptance letter and it had taken more than two years in depositing 25% premium amount. The respondent-Company also did not deposit the entire premium amount in accordance with the initial letter of award of contract. Subsequently, another letter was issued, however, the Company also did not comply the terms and conditions of the letter. A lease-deed of 71.77 acres of land has been executed in favour of the Company, however, as per the advertisement, it was necessary to deposit all the amount and thereafter, a lease-deed of total area of land 374.91 acres can be executed. The Company was also given possession of the entire land, even though it did not deposit the total amount, neither any lease-deed of 374.91 acres was executed in favour of the Company. Hence, the SADA has changed the terms and conditions of the contract completely. It is in favour of the Company. The Company is also permitted to receive an amount of Rs.10.85 lacs from the customers as advance bookings, however, as per initial advertisement, the successful bidder could only start construction after depositing all the amount of contract. Hence, the action of the authority is arbitrary, illegal and mala fide and it has been done to give benefit to respondent No.13-Company.

        [Para 16

       If the allotment of entire land of 374.91 acres be cancelled, then the customers who have paid the amount would suffer adversely and their hard earned money may be lost. In this view of the matter, in our opinion, it would not be just and proper to cancel the lease-deed of 71.77 acres of land, which has already been executed in favour of the respondent No.13-Company, however, allotment of rest of the land i.e. 303.14 acres (374.91 acres - 71.77 acres) in favour of respondent No.13-Company is illegal, hence, it is hereby cancelled. (1995)1 SCC 478, (2010)6 SCC 303 and (2012)3 SCC 1 discussed. (2011)5 SCC 484, (2004)3 SCC 349, (2010)12 SCC 305, (2010)3 SCC 402 and 2011(I) MPWN 120 referred to.

       (2) Constitution of India -- Art.226 -- writ petition as PIL -- maintainability of -- land allotted by Sada -- allotment of land contrary to terms and conditions of contract -- petitioner is a peace loving person -- alleged allegation against petitioner not proved -- writ petition against such allotment is maintainable as PIL. (2010)3 SCC 402 followed. [Para 17

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