In Brief
A society owned property in Rishikesh that was allotted by the District Magistrate to the respondent in 1986 under the U.P. Urban Building (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act 1972. The society sought revision, arguing no hearing was given before allotment. In 1997, after amendment exempting buildings of public religious institutions, the revision was allowed and re-allotment cancelled. The High Court protected the respondent's 'accrued rights' using repeal law. The Supreme Court held the original allotment void (no hearing given), rejected the 'accrued rights' doctrine as misapplied, and directed the respondent to vacate within 8 weeks.
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