Principle

LAND LAW — State Lands — Sale of State Land as Fee Simple — Requirement of Statutory Authorisation

Area of law: LAND LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Sale of State land requires statutory authorisation. The principle applies to land law. The government cannot alienate trust property arbitrarily. The rule protects public interest. The sale without authorisation is invalid. The principle is well-established.

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