Commissioner Of Municipal ... vs Prem Lata Sood And Others

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant planning permission under the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act, 1977, emphasizing the importance of timely approvals for development projects. The Court interpreted Section 2(g) defining 'development' and Section 10(3) regarding restrictions on land use, affirming that the State must adhere to statutory timelines for processing applications. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the High Court's order to quash previous annexures that denied permission.