LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI EDUCATIONAL TRUST vs DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Supreme Court examined the issue of whether interest is payable on the refund of additional FAR charges paid by charitable institutions, following a notification issued under Section 57 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957. The appellants challenged the imposition of these charges and sought interest on refunds. The Court considered the statutory provisions and the nature of the charges, ultimately ruling on the entitlement to interest and the legality of the charges. The judgment clarifies the legal position regarding refunds and interest in the context of land use and development charges under Delhi law.