STATE OF A.P. vs N. AUDIKESAVA REDDY

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the master plan in existence at the enforcement of the Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulations) Act, 1976, specifically whether it should be considered over subsequent plans for determining excess land. The Court held that the authorities cannot unilaterally convert land into vacant land by altering its designation in a master plan post-enforcement of the Act. The judgment of the High Court declaring proceedings under the Act null and void was set aside, affirming that planning and development are not static and can evolve post-enforcement of the Act.