Teri Oat Estates (P) Ltd vs U.T. Chandigarh And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the power of resumption of land under the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952, and the Chandigarh Lease Hold of Sites and Buildings Rules, 1973, alongside the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. The Court held that the Estate Officer must provide a fair opportunity to the lessee to present their case before any resumption order is made, emphasizing the necessity of adherence to procedural fairness. The appeals were allowed, and the resumption orders were set aside due to the lack of proper hearing for the appellants.