STATE OF U.P. vs UNITED BANK OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision allowing the writ petition filed by United Bank of India, which sought to quash a show cause notice and prevent the cancellation of a lease for property No. 19, Clive Road, Allahabad. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the Government order dated 4.12.1998 regarding the conversion of leasehold rights into freehold. The Court directed the respondents to accept the application for conversion and renew the lease, thereby affirming the bank's rights over the property under relevant administrative guidelines.