M.K. HARIHAR IYER vs AUTHORISED OFFICER LAND REFORMS, TIRUNELVELI

The Supreme Court held that an 'affected person' can avail of Section 21A of the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961, even in respect of proceedings commenced prior to the 1970 Amending Act. The Court affirmed the High Court's view that the provisions of Section 21A must be read in conjunction with the amendments made, allowing for consideration of subsequent transactions unless proven to be executed to defeat the Act's provisions. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's directive for further inquiries regarding the transactions in question.