INDIA
Citation2013 SCC OnLine P&H 22134
CourtPunjab & Haryana High Court
Date2013
Year2013
BenchS.J. Vazifdar CJ, G.S. Sandhawalia J.
Acts/ArticlesHaryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act 1975, Punjab Land Preservation Act 1900
CategoryHaryana-Specific, Property & Land Law

Key Principle Established

Change of Land Use (CLU) permission is mandatory before converting agricultural land to non-agricultural use in Haryana. Construction without CLU is illegal.

Brief Facts

Agricultural land was being used for commercial construction without obtaining Change of Land Use (CLU) permission from the competent authority.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that CLU permission is mandatory before any agricultural land is converted to non-agricultural use. Construction on agricultural land without CLU is illegal and liable to be demolished. The Director, Town and Country Planning has the authority to grant or refuse CLU.

Impact & Significance

Essential authority for real estate and land use disputes in Haryana. Affects all property development on agricultural land across the state.

Tags & Related Topics

Haryana-Specific Property & Land Law Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act 1975 Punjab Land Preservation Act 1900
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