The Supreme Court overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision
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The Supreme Court overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision, ruling that the allotment of high-end flats to a governing body member and his subordinate was arbitrary and violated transparency.
Background
The Supreme Court of India cancelled the allotment of two high-end flats to a governing body member and his subordinate. The court found the process violated the society's eligibility criteria and ordered the HUDA housing society to pay ₹50,000 in litigation expenses.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSupreme Court ordered HUDA to pay ₹50,000 to the appellant for litigation expenses
- PlacePunjab and Haryana High Court: The lower court whose decision was overturned by the Supreme Court
For Mains
Q. Discuss how nepotism and lack of transparency in public housing allotments undermine democratic principles and the rule of law in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional integrity: Arbitrary allotment processes by urban development bodies bypass merit-based eligibility
- Transparency deficit: Lack of public scrutiny in housing society allocations facilitates self-aggrandisement
- Judicial oversight: Role of the judiciary in curbing administrative bias and ensuring equality of opportunity
Keywords: Arbitrariness · Transparency · Rule of Law · Democratic Principles · Administrative Bias · Equality of Opportunity
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