HUDA vs NALINI AGGARWAL

The Supreme Court ruled that unsuccessful applicants for house allotment are not entitled to interest on their earnest money deposit, as per the condition stated in the notification that 'No interest shall be on the money of the applicant for the period for which the same is lying with the Authority.' The Court emphasized that the delay in the draw of lots was due to administrative exigencies and not mala fide actions. Consequently, the appeals were allowed, and the orders of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and the State Forum were set aside as illegal.