2020 (12) TMI 1356 - SC - Indian Laws

Information sought by this Court by its previous order - jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation, Faridabad or not - HELD THAT - Dr Monika Gusain, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State of Haryana, states that she will ensure that an affidavit is duly filed by the Municipal Corporation, Faridabad, together with the underlying record on the above aspect by the next date of listing. The Municipal Corporation, Faridabad shall file an affidavit within a period of two weeks from today clarifying the status of the conversion of land use of the property of M/s Forgings Private Limited situated at 12/6, Sector 27C, Faridabad and situated at Mathura Road - List the appeals after two weeks.

Summary

Issues: Jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation, Faridabad over sought information regarding land use conversion and outstanding dues of a property.

In a recent Supreme Court judgment, the court addressed the issue of jurisdiction over information sought regarding the conversion of land use and outstanding dues of a property. The Administrator of Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran and the Director of Town and Country Planning filed affidavits stating that the information falls under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation, Faridabad. The State of Haryana's counsel assured that the Municipal Corporation, Faridabad would file a comprehensive affidavit along with relevant records by the next listing date.

The Supreme Court directed the Municipal Corporation, Faridabad to submit an affidavit within two weeks clarifying the status of land use conversion of the property belonging to M/s Forgings Private Limited at a specific location. The affidavit must also address any outstanding dues, supported by relevant documentary evidence. The court scheduled the appeals to be listed after the two-week period for compliance with the directive.