RAMESH CHANDRA MISRA vs MAHENDRA TRIPATHI & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, specifically Section 16, unauthorized occupants are not explicitly barred from applying for allotment of vacant buildings. The Court found that the High Court's inference of a disability for unauthorized occupants was unfounded, as the Act does not contain provisions that disallow such applications. The appeal was allowed, and the previous order of allotment was set aside, affirming the appellant's right to apply for allotment.