MAHILA VIKAS MANDAL COLABA vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision regarding the demand made by the Collector under Section 267 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, for 50% of the net income from commercial use of land leased for non-remunerative purposes. The Court found that the appellants had violated the terms of the lease by engaging in commercial activities without prior approval, justifying the demand of Rs. 19,03,103. The Court held that adequate opportunity was provided to the appellants to present their case, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition.