Rajender Singh vs Govt. Of N.C.T. Of Delhi & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of L.P.A. No.39 of 2013, affirming the Single Judge's order in W.P.(C)No.7124/2009 regarding consolidation proceedings under The East Punjab Holdings (Consolidation and Prevention of Fragmentation) Act, 1948. The Court found that the Consolidation Officer had jurisdiction under Section 43A of the 1948 Act to hear the application despite the completion of earlier proceedings. The Court emphasized the necessity of providing an opportunity for hearing, which was not afforded to the appellant, leading to a flawed decision-making process.