Hira Tikkoo vs Union Territory, Chandigarh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against the Punjab & Haryana High Court's judgment regarding the allotment of industrial plots under the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952. The Court held that the Administration of UTC must comply with the statutory provisions and deliver possession of the plots to the allottees, as the land was not legally available for industrial use due to its classification as reserved forest. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the rules established under the Chandigarh Lease Hold of Sites and Building Rules, 1973, and directed the Administration to rectify the situation by providing alternative plots to affected allottees.