Allowed
Arun Mondal v. the State of Assam and 3 Ors.
Gauhati HCWP(C)/186/2023
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court quashed the validity of summary eviction notices issued under Rule 18 of the Settlement Rules, framing them as show-cause notices. The Court directed the Deputy Commissioner to provide an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners to substantiate their bona fide claims of right to the occupied Government land before any coercive action is taken.
What did the court decide?
Impugned notices construed as show-cause notices; Deputy Commissioner directed to hear petitioners and pass speaking orders; no coercive action for 30 days after orders.