Dlf Universal Ltd. & Anr vs Director, T.&C. Planning Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the powers of the Director, Town and Country Planning under the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975, and determined that the impugned order issued by the Director was ultra vires as it imposed restrictions on agreements between developers and plot/flat buyers without legal authority. The Court held that the Director's directions to delete certain fees and refund charges were invalid, emphasizing the need for adherence to the statutory framework governing urban development. Consequently, the appeals were allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the writ petitions.