RAJENDRA KUMAR VERMA (D) TH.LRS. vs ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE (CIVIL SUPPLIES)

The Supreme Court ruled that a review under Section 16(5)(a) of The Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 is maintainable concerning an order regarding vacancy. The Court emphasized that a finding of vacancy is a prerequisite for any order of allotment or release under Section 16(1)(a) or (b), and thus, the review provision serves to ensure lawful orders are made. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the District Magistrate was justified in exercising review jurisdiction under the Act.