RIKHABSAO NATHUSAO JAIN vs CORPN. OF THE CITY OF NAGPUR .

The Supreme Court examined the jurisdiction of the District Judge under Section 286(5) of the City of Nagpur Corporation Act, 1948, in relation to the refusal of building plan sanction. The Court held that the District Judge has the authority to direct the Corporation to consider building plans while ensuring compliance with the relevant bye-laws. The judgment emphasized the importance of natural justice in administrative decisions regarding construction approvals, ultimately affirming the lower court's directive for the Corporation to reconsider the building plan submitted by the respondent.