Anil Ch. Nath v. the State of Tripura and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Seven writ petitions were consolidated challenging the cancellation of stall allotments and subsequent attachment by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate without prior notice or hearing. The court quashed the communication cancelling allotments, violated natural justice, and directed the authority to vacate attachment and hand over possession within seven days.
What did the court decide?
Impugned orders quashed; attachment vacated and possession handed over within seven days; Panchayat Samiti allowed to act only if permitted by law and natural justice.