ARVIND KUMAR vs STATE OF U.P.& ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the U.P. Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960, and its amendments, particularly focusing on whether ceiling proceedings had lapsed under Section 31 of the 1976 Amendment Act. The Court held that the proceedings did not abate as no fresh notice was issued under Section 9(2) of the Amendment Act, affirming the decisions of the lower authorities. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the surplus land declaration made by the Prescribed Authority.