SETH BANARSI DASS (DEAD) BY LRS. vs THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE AND COLLECTOR, MEERUT AND ORS.

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 280 of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, the Collector must decide objections raised by the appellant regarding the recovery of dues before proceeding with the sale of shares. The Court held that the failure to address these objections rendered the auction sale invalid, leading to the quashing of the sale. The judgment emphasized the necessity of due process in recovery proceedings, ensuring that the rights of the appellant were protected.