Jasbir Singh Bakshi vs Union Territory, Chandigarh & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, affirming the cancellation of the petitioner’s lease for a semi-industrial plot in Chandigarh due to non-payment of dues as mandated under the Chandigarh Leasehold (Sites and Building) Rules, 1973. The Court noted that the petitioner had failed to comply with the payment schedule outlined in the allotment letter and had accrued significant outstanding dues. The Court held that the authorities acted within their rights to cancel the lease and impose penalties for default, thereby dismissing the special leave petition.