Delhi Development Authority vs Arjun Lal Satija And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision that the membership of a cooperative society and eligibility for land allotment are independent issues, thereby affirming that Rule 17 of the Delhi Development Authority (Disposal of Developed Nazul Land) Rules, 1981 does not apply to the case of respondent No.1. The Court clarified that the appellant's reliance on Section 87 of the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 1972 was misplaced, as the respondent's prior ownership of a residential house did not disqualify him from receiving a plot. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order for allotment of land to the respondent.