2004 (5) TMI 615 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

Issues Involved:
1. Identification and earmarking of specific land by the District Inspector.
2. Sanctioning of layout plan by the Corporation.
3. Prohibition on the Petitioner-Mill from transferring the land to third parties.
4. Contempt petitions against the Respondents/contemnors.

Analysis:
1. The Supreme Court directed the District Inspector to identify and earmark a specific piece of land in Survey No. 469/1, totaling 76 acres and 39 gunthas, in the presence of relevant representatives. The Court further instructed the entries to be made in the revenue record within four weeks. The Corporation was ordered to approve the layout plan within two weeks after the land identification, with a caution to the Petitioner-Mill against transferring the land or any constructions to third parties. However, the Government retained the authority to make decisions within legal boundaries, unaffected by the Court's order.

2. The Court scheduled a review after the summer vacation for contempt petitions filed against the Respondents/contemnors. Personal appearance was waived for the time being, and the Respondents were granted eight weeks to file a counter affidavit. Ms. Hemantika Wahi, Advocate, accepted notice on behalf of the Respondents/contemnors, and the case was to be listed post-summer vacation for further proceedings.