MUNICIPAL CORPN, LUDHIANA vs INDERJIT SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of demolition orders issued under Section 269 and 270 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, affirming that proper notice and opportunity to respond must be provided before such actions are taken. The Court held that the failure to serve notice properly and the lack of a fair hearing violated principles of natural justice, leading to the quashing of the demolition order. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was set aside.