DASHMESH EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY vs PUNJAB URBAN DEVE.AUTHORITY .

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 5 of the Punjab New Capital Periphery Control Act, 1952, if no decision is made within 90 days regarding an application for permission, it is deemed to be granted. The Court held that the plaintiff's application for setting up a resort was valid as the authorities failed to respond within the statutory period, thus reversing the High Court's order which had dismissed the plaintiff's claim. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in administrative decisions.