ASHOK MAHAJAN vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a writ petition challenging a recovery certificate issued under the Uttar Pradesh Public Moneys (Recovery of Dues Act) 1972. The Court clarified that the Collector was entitled to recover dues as arrears of land revenue under Section 279(1)(b) of the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition Act, 1950, despite the appellant's claims of not being a guarantor. The Court emphasized that the financial condition of the principal borrower did not preclude recovery from the appellant's properties, affirming the High Court's decision.