JAI CHARAN LAL vs STATE OF U.P. & ORS.

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 87A(3) of the U.P. Municipalities Act, 1916, clarifying that the critical date for calculating the notice period is the date of dispatch, not receipt. The Court held that the notice sent on November 17, 1966, allowed for seven clear days before the meeting on November 25, 1966, thus complying with the statutory requirement. Additionally, the Court ruled that 'not earlier than 30 days' includes the 30th day, affirming the validity of the non-confidence motion passed on December 5, 1966.