T. Vijayalakshmi & Ors vs Town Planning Member & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Bangalore Development Authority's rejection of building plans under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, specifically Section 2(7). The Court held that the Authority must consider applications for construction in accordance with relevant rules, and that the rejection based on the 'valley zone' designation was not justified without proper legislative backing. The Court ultimately ruled in favor of the appellants, emphasizing the need for the Authority to act within the law and not obstruct lawful construction.