A.P.N.G.O'S Association vs Govt. Of A.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the provisions of Section 80 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987, which mandates prior sanction from the Commissioner for the sale of immovable property belonging to religious institutions. The Court clarified that any alienation without such sanction is null and void, emphasizing the necessity of public auction and consideration of objections. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to quash the government order allowing the sale without compliance with statutory requirements.