Sooraj Kumar vs Tahsildar & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appellant's challenge against the auction sale of his property, initiated by the Government for a nominal price of Re.1/-. The Court held that if the appellant is willing to settle dues under an applicable Amnesty Scheme, the auction proceedings should be recalled, and the property restored. The Court directed that appropriate action on the appellant's application for the Amnesty Scheme be taken within three months, and the amount of Rs.10 lakhs previously deposited shall be adjusted towards the dues under the Scheme.