M/S HOTEL TRAMBOO CONTINENTAL vs HOME DEPARTMENT CIVIL SECRETARIAT GOVT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

The Supreme Court directed the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir to determine the appropriate rent payable for the occupation of rooms by the Government from 1997 to 2008, emphasizing the need for a consistent rate across departments. The Court noted the existing payment of Rs.200 per day per room as per a government order but refrained from expressing an opinion on the merits of the case. The decision must be made within four months, with provisions for adjustments based on the Chief Secretary's determination.