UNION OF INDIA vs KAMLA VERMA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to allow the de-hiring of premises under the Central Government's policy as per Para 19 Clause (c) of the Policy and Procedure for De-hiring of Houses dated 19.11.1979. The Court found that the premises were in a dilapidated condition and not in use by the respondents, thus granting the petitioner, a landlady, the right to undertake repairs and de-hire the property. The appeal by the government authorities was dismissed, affirming the High Court's conclusion that there was no evidence of 'old grant' status affecting the petitioner's rights.