Smt Shamshad Begum v. the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioners sought mandamus against the Bengaluru Development Authority to execute a sale deed for a flat as per a lease-cum-sale agreement. The court held mandamus would not lie unless petitioners first approach the authorities, and permitted them to make a representation within two weeks, which BDA must consider within three months.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to make representation to BDA; BDA to consider it in accordance with law within three months.