MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE, AMRITSAR & ORS. vs STATE OF PUNJAB & ANR.

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the Punjab Local Authorities (Aided Schools) Act, 1959, particularly in relation to Articles 31A(1)(b) and 31(2) of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the provincialisation of schools and the acquisition of property without proper statutory authority violated Article 31(2), and thus the provisions of the Act could not be applied retrospectively. The Court ruled that the notification for taking over the management of the schools was invalid, emphasizing the need for adherence to constitutional provisions regarding property acquisition.