State Of Assam & Ors vs Susrita Holdings Pvt.Ltd

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the tender process for the sale of tea garden land under the Government of Assam's instructions, specifically referencing letter no. RSS 573/94/25 dated 26.3.2001. The Court held that the tender process was invalid as it lacked prior government approval, violating the statutory requirements for alienation of tea garden land. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to restrain the initiation of a fresh tender process.