RAGHUNATH GOPAL MANJIRE & ANR. vs THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the Bombay Housing Board Act, 1948, specifically Sections 66, 67(1), 68, and 73A, determining the authority of the State to direct the Board regarding rent adjustments for tenements allotted to industrial workers. The Court held that the Board must comply with the State's directives, including the stipulation that workers exceeding the income limit of Rs. 350 per month are not entitled to retain subsidized housing. The judgment affirmed the legality of the State's actions in enhancing rent and demanding past dues from tenants who surpassed the income threshold.