STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs SMT. MAYA DUTTA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a land sale under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, specifically examining Sections 27(2) and 27(3). The Court held that the sale to Smt. Maya Datta was valid provided the Bangur Land Development Corporation Ltd. was within the ceiling limit. The decision emphasized that the competent authority must determine the ceiling status of the corporation, and if found in excess, appropriate actions must be taken against it. The appeal was disposed of without costs.