PARASHRAM THAKUR DASS & OTHERS vs RAM CHAND S/O SHRI RADHUMAL & OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the State Government's order granting plots to the appellants, emphasizing that under Section 149(2) and Section 164(3) of the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1954, and Rules 22 to 26, the allotment without public auction was invalid as no reasons were recorded in writing. The Court clarified that the claims of other applicants were not considered, violating the principles of fair opportunity. The Court affirmed that the power to grant plots lies with the Collector, not the State Government, thus reinforcing the procedural requirements for land allotment.