State Of Punjab & Ors vs Dhanjit Singh Sandhu

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab & Haryana High Court's decision to refund the excess extension fee charged under the Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act, 1995, citing Rule 13 and the precedent set in Tehal Singh vs. State of Punjab. The Court found that the retrospective application of the 2001 Rules to validate the enhanced fee was invalid, as it contradicted the established legal principles regarding fee structures. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order for refund with interest.