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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT JABALPUR
VISHAL DHAGAT
Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese Allahabad – Appellant
Versus
State of M.P. – Respondent
ORDER :
VISHAL DHAGAT, J.
Petitioner has filed this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging order dated 09.09.2003 contained in Annexure-P/10 passed by Commissioner Sagar Division, Sagar (MP).
2. Said order was addressed to Collector Sagar. Collector has sent a proposal for renewal of lease granted in favour of petitioner in year 1886. Commissioner considering the said proposal held that entire land is not being used by the institution. Land which is under use by the institution is sufficient for their activities. Government is in requirement of land. Defence establishment wants to take back its land which was granted to Kushwaha Society and artillery department is also in requirement of 177 acres of land for establishing artillery brigade. Due to unavailability of land, said issue could not be resolved. Proposal was remanded back to Collector for allotment of land to artillery brigade and for allotment to Kushwaha Society and Roman Catholic Diocese Mission (hereinafter mentioned as RCD mission) may continue on the part of land which is under use by them. With said direction, Collector was asked to take a decision. However, proposal for renewal of lease dee
Lease renewal must adhere to principles of natural justice, ensuring parties are heard before decisions affecting their rights are made.
The court upheld the significance of adhering to lease terms and natural justice in lease renewal matters, affirming the state's actions in rejecting the renewal request based on documented breaches.
Renewal of a lease is discretionary and contingent on fulfilling lease terms; violation of conditions, including unauthorized use, disqualifies entitlement.
The renewal of a lease requires timely applications and continuous possession; failure to meet these criteria results in loss of entitlement, as established in the case.
An order made without jurisdiction is null and void, reinforcing the established property rights in land ownership disputes under the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1958.
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