BHAGWAN SINGH vs CHAIRMAN NOIDA

The Supreme Court held that the petitioner, despite being enrolled as a member of the Cooperative Society after the cut-off date of 1.5.76, was entitled to plot allotment due to the Society's mismanagement in member enrollment. The Court emphasized that the petitioner had complied with all requirements and had deposited the necessary amount, thus he should not be penalized for the Society's delay. The writ petition was allowed, directing the Society to process the petitioner’s membership and allotment, while clarifying that this decision should not serve as a precedent for future cases regarding cut-off dates.