June 17, 2014

SC: DDA cannot Demand for Charges for Misuser after lapse of many years

Law is settled that in some laws time limit is not fixed for taking action.

But even then, all such demands for misuse of property has to be asked within reasonable period.

In this case, Demand for misuse of basement of building was after lapse of 25 years by Delhi Development Authority.

By detailed judgements, Delhi High Court and Supreme Court both cancelled such orders.

Plz refer to judgement of Supreme Court dated 15 March, 2011 reported in 2011(3) SCALE 563

Haresh Raichura