ANIL KALRA vs J.D.PANDEY .

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 13 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, a landlord must obtain an order of release to evict unauthorized occupants. The Court upheld the Competent Authority's decision to declare deemed vacancy and release the building for demolition and reconstruction under Section 16(1)(b) of the Act, affirming the landlord's rights over the property. The appeal was allowed, confirming the legality of the eviction process initiated by the landlord.