THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH CHIEF SECRETARY vs RAVINDER KUMAR SANKHAYAN (DEAD) .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the lease agreement between the Municipal Corporation of Shimla and Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), emphasizing the need for adherence to proper auction and tender processes as mandated by law. The Court held that the Municipal Corporation's failure to recover dues and conduct a transparent leasing process violated principles of public interest and accountability. Consequently, the Court directed the Municipal Corporation to reassess the lease terms and recover outstanding dues, reinforcing the importance of lawful governance in public property management.