Dist. Magistrate, Allahabad And Anr. vs Harminder Pal Singh And Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision allowing the construction of a multi-storey residential complex on Nazul land, emphasizing that the Vice-Chairman of the Allahabad Development Authority (ADA) had the authority to sanction the plan without the need for countersignature from the District Magistrate. The Court clarified that the lease deed's provisions did not require dual approvals from both the Collector and the Board, as the powers had been transferred to the ADA. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's interpretation of the relevant statutory provisions and the lease agreement.