JASWANT SINGH MATHURA SINGH AND ANR. vs AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that compliance with Rules 21(3) and (4) of the Bombay Town Planning Rules, 1955 is mandatory, and failure to do so vitiates the validity of the Town Planning Scheme. The Court emphasized that tenants or sub-tenants are entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard before any adverse action is taken regarding their possession. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, affirming that the principles of natural justice must be upheld in the context of property rights, particularly under Section 105 of the Transfer of Property Act.