M/S. Rattna Oil Mills/Rice Mills vs Paramjit Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court held that under the Punjab Land Reforms Act, 1972, the determination of surplus land must include notice to all parties affected, including subsequent purchasers. The Court found that M/s. Ahuja Oil & Chemicals were denied their right to be heard when their land was declared surplus without notice, violating principles of natural justice. The appeal was allowed, setting aside the High Court's order which had dismissed the appellant's writ petition, thereby affirming the necessity of due process in land surplus determinations.