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Enforcement of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 51A, 163, and Schedule 3 of the Constitution of India in a land acquisition matter. Analysis: The petitioner, a public-spirited citizen and advocate, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking enforcement of fundamental rights. The petition was based on a newspaper report regarding the acquisition of 200 acres of land for residential construction by the Jaipur Development Authority. The compensation amount, actions of the Chief Minister, and the potential cancellation of acquisition proceedings were contested in the petition. The counsel for the petitioner argued that the Chief Minister's actions were arbitrary and violated Article 14 of the Constitution. It was contended that the Chief Minister, by signing a representation seeking cancellation of acquisition proceedings, breached the principle of collective responsibility and jeopardized public finances. The counsel further alleged a violation of the duty under Article 51A of the Constitution by the Chief Minister. The judgment delved into the constitutional provisions of Articles 163 and 164, emphasizing the discretion of the Governor and the privileged nature of communications between the Chief Minister and the Governor. It highlighted that court inquiry into such communications is barred under Article 163(3) of the Constitution. The judgment referenced legal precedents to support the privileged nature of Cabinet deliberations. The court concluded that the petitioner lacked standing as no legal rights were violated, and the matter primarily concerned the State and the Ex-ruler of Jaipur State. It also noted that the issue had been addressed by the Supreme Court, making the petition redundant. The judgment emphasized the binding nature of Supreme Court decisions under Article 141, rendering the petitioner's contentions untenable. In light of the legal provisions, precedents, and the specific circumstances of the case, the court dismissed the writ petition, finding it devoid of merit and not warranting any costs.
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