DEV NARAYAN MANDAL vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court directed the respondents to finalize the auction proceedings for two plots in favor of the appellant, who was the highest bidder, following the cancellation of the initial allotment due to alleged non-diligence. The Court mandated that the appellant must make a token deposit for each plot within a specified timeframe, with interest on the deposit. It was clarified that failure to comply would result in the cancellation of the bid and forfeiture of the deposit.