Matter relating to expression ‘vacant land’ in Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act placed before Hon’ble Chief Justice

Kewal Court Pvt. Ltd. Vs State of West Bengal (Supreme Court of India)

Supreme Court concluded that the matter relating to true construction, meaning and import of the expression ‘vacant land’ contained in Section 2(q) of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 should be placed before Hon’ble the Chief Justice of India for appropriate directions.

Facts- The issue that falls for consideration in this case revolves around the true construction, meaning and import of the expression ‘vacant land’ contained in Section 2(q) of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, especially with reference to sub-clause (i) thereof.

Conclusion- Held that the interpretation, spirit and object of the Ceiling Act, as it was envisaged at the time of its enactment, when juxtaposed against the regressive impact experienced in different States which is indicated in the Statement of Objects and Reasons of the Repeal Act, invite an authoritative determination of all the related issues by a Larger Bench. This case may, therefore, be placed before Hon’ble the Chief Justice of India for appropriate directions.

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