Mahesh Kukreja, v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
In this petition for a writ to expeditiously dispose of proceedings regarding an application for renewal of lease filed on 26.03.2010, the High Court of Chhattisgarh addressed the petitioners' seeking of a direction for compliance with previous orders by the Commissioner. Upon hearing counsel for both parties, the Court observed that the petitioners sought a direction to the Respondent authorities to consider and conclude the pending proceedings. Recognizing the need for expeditious disposal in the interest of justice, the Court exercised its writ jurisdiction to direct the authorities. The Court held it just and proper to direct the concerned authority to consider and conclude the pending proceedings within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, in accordance with law. The petition was disposed of with this specific direction for time-limit compliance.