Chairman, Ludhiana Improvement Trust vs Kanwaljit Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of land allotment under the Ludhiana Improvement Trust Land Disposal Rules, 1964, and the Punjab Town Improvement Act, 1922. The Court held that the respondents, as joint Khata holders, were entitled to separate plots as per Rule 5(ii) of the 1964 Rules, which allows for the allotment of one plot to each local displaced person. The Court directed the Improvement Trust to comply with the rules and allot the plots accordingly, thereby affirming the rights of the joint holders under the applicable statutes.