Delhi State Indus. Dev. .Corp.Ltd vs Ashok Kumar Madan

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the appellant-Corporation's cancellation of the plot allotment under the 'Relocation Scheme' was unjustified, as the respondent had made payments towards the plot cost, albeit late. The Court emphasized that the doctrine of equity favored the respondent since the Corporation had accepted late payments and failed to act against its officer for four years. The Court reiterated that the principles of fairness and equity must guide administrative actions, particularly in cases involving public interest and individual rights.