U O I vs LAXMAN GAJANAN DESAI

The Supreme Court held that for obtaining a license or its renewal under the Salt Act, proof of title to the property or a lease from the owner is a prerequisite. The Court directed that the respondents must file their claims regarding title before the competent authority, which must then issue notices and dispose of the applications within six months. Pending the decision on title, the appellants are required to grant renewal of the licenses. The appeals were disposed of without costs.