T. VIJAYALAKSHMI vs TOWN PLANNING MEMBER

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Bangalore Development Authority's rejection of the appellants' application for building plans under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, specifically referencing Section 2(7). The Court held that the Authority's decision was unjustified as it failed to consider the relevant rules and the prior approval for non-agricultural use, establishing that a commencement certificate must be deemed granted if the application is not disposed of in a timely manner. The Court overturned the High Court's decision that upheld the Authority's rejection, allowing the appellants to proceed with their construction.