HUMANITY vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision regarding the allotment of land to Mr. Sourav Ganguly, affirming that the allottee must pay Rs. 43,25,500/- to retain leasehold rights as per the lease deed dated 1.4.2009. The Court emphasized that the government retains the right to change land location and revise salami rates at its discretion, as stated in the advertisement for land allotment. The judgment clarified the obligations of the allottee under the lease agreement and confirmed the validity of the High Court's directive.