RANCHI REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs SUSHIL KUMAR MAHTO .

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 found that the High Court's inferences regarding the laxity of authorities were generalized and lacked adequate material, leading to the deletion of certain directions for initiating action against officials. The Court emphasized that any reconsideration must adhere to the amended Byelaws of 2002 and directed an in-depth inquiry into any dereliction of duty by officials, while allowing for action against violations of pre-2002 norms.