DASAUDHA SINGH & ORS. ETC. ETC. vs STATE OF HARYANA & ORS.

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 7 of the East Punjab Utilisation of Lands Act, 1949, holding that the Collector has the authority to evict a lessee after the lease expires, as the Act is designed to ensure the utilization of fallow lands. The Court clarified that the Collector's powers under Section 7(1) include issuing an order for possession to be returned to the owner, and if the tenant fails to comply, the Collector can use necessary force. The Court dismissed the argument that eviction could only occur under the Punjab Tenancy Act, affirming that the Utilisation of Lands Act is exhaustive for its purpose.