ASHOK KAPIL vs SANA ULLAH [DEAD] AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of 'building' under Section 3(i) of the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, determining that an allotment order under Section 16(1) cannot be made for a structure that is roofless at the time of the order, even if it was roofed when vacated. The Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's ruling that the allotment order was invalid as the structure ceased to be a building at the time of allotment. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to quash the allotment order.