M.L. MANCHANDA & ORS. vs UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 4(3) of the Punjab Industrial Housing Rules, 1972, stating it is not ultra vires the Punjab Industrial Housing Act, 1956. The Court clarified that the allotment of accommodation to industrial workers is conditional and can be altered by the government under Section 24 of the Act. It ruled that the amendment does not operate retrospectively, as cancellation of allotment occurs only after a notice period, thus affirming the legality of the rule and dismissing the appeal.