STATE OF BOMBAY (MAHARASHTRA) vs SHIVBALAK GOURISHANKER DUBE & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that under Section 83 of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Laws Act, 1948, the delegation of powers includes the delegation of duties necessary for the exercise of those powers. The Court clarified that the Deputy Collector is not required to personally inspect the agricultural fields but may delegate the inspection to a subordinate officer, thus not constituting improper delegation. The High Court's reversal of the trial court's dismissal of the respondents' suit was set aside, affirming the legality of the Deputy Collector's order under Section 65.