Principle

LAND LAW – Revocation of Right of Occupancy – Purposes Outside Prescribed Grounds – Revocation Invalid

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The Land Use Act specifies the grounds for revoking a right of occupancy. Revocation for purposes not prescribed is invalid, even if the government purports to act under the Act. The court will examine whether the stated purpose is genuine. A colourable exercise of power—using…

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