Devi Lal v. State of Haryana (Lal Dora)

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Citation	2011 SCC OnLine P&H 15234
Court	Punjab & Haryana High Court
Date	2011
Year	2011
Bench	S.S. Saron, Rakesh Kumar Jain JJ.
Acts/Articles	Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act 1975, Punjab Land Revenue Act
Category	Haryana-Specific, Property & Land Law

Key Principle Established

Lal Dora land (village abadi area) is subject to Haryana development regulations. Construction on Lal Dora land now requires compliance with building norms in notified areas.

Brief Facts

Construction activity on Lal Dora land in a village was challenged as violating development regulations. The owner claimed Lal Dora land is exempt from building regulations.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court clarified that while Lal Dora land was historically exempt from building regulations, Haryana government notifications have brought many Lal Dora areas under development regulations, particularly in urban and peri-urban villages. Construction must comply with applicable norms.

Impact & Significance

Critical for the rapidly urbanizing villages in Haryana where Lal Dora land is being commercially developed. Affects property transactions in villages near Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Faridabad, and other urban areas.

Tags & Related Topics

Haryana-Specific Property & Land Law Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act 1975 Punjab Land Revenue Act

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