Ranchi Regional Development Authority vs Sushil Kumar Mahto & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of directions issued by the Jharkhand High Court in a Public Interest Litigation concerning the sanctioning of multi-storeyed buildings under the Regional Development Authority Act and Building Byelaws. The Court held that the High Court's observations regarding the laxity of authorities lacked adequate material and were too generalized, leading to the deletion of those directions. The Court emphasized that any reconsideration must adhere to the amended Byelaws of 2002 and mandated an in-depth inquiry into any dereliction of duty by officials, allowing for necessary action if violations are found.