ANAMALLAI CLUB vs GOVT. OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court held that the unilateral resumption of possession of land by the Government, after the termination of a grant under the Government Grants Act, 1895, is not valid in law without following the procedure prescribed under the Tamil Nadu Public Premises Act, 1975. The Court distinguished the case from Bishan Das & Ors. vs. State of Punjab, emphasizing that due process must be followed even after termination of a grant. The Court set aside the Division Bench's judgment of the Madras High Court, thereby reinstating the appellant's rights.