CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER vs S K VAKIL

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the sale of property held under 'old grant' terms as per the Cantonment Land Administration Rules of 1925. The Court held that the sale of Bungalow No.39 by the heirs of S.N. Mukherjee was invalid due to non-compliance with the requirement of obtaining prior sanction from the competent authority, as mandated by the terms of the grant. Consequently, the sale deeds executed by the heirs were declared void, reinforcing the necessity of adhering to statutory provisions in property transactions.