WINKY DILAWARI vs AMRITSAR IMPROVEMENT TRUST

The Supreme Court held that under Section 36 of the Punjab Town Improvement Act, 1922, the Amritsar Improvement Trust must serve notice to all owners and occupiers of immovable property proposed for acquisition, as stipulated in Section 38. The Court emphasized that the Trust must have reason to believe, after due inquiry, that the person is the owner of the property. The appeal was dismissed as the Trust had complied with the statutory requirements, affirming the High Court's decision.