In Brief
The Supreme Court held that land notified under the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 in Haryana must be treated as forest land. The applicant (R. Kant & Co.) illegally constructed a film studio complex (Kant Enclave) on such notified land after August 1992 in violation of the Act and Court orders. The Court directed demolition of all structures built after 18th August 1992, ordered the applicant to deposit Rs. 5 crore for environmental rehabilitation under the Polluter Pays Principle, and mandated refunds with 18% interest to defrauded plot purchasers. Constructions made between April 1984 and August 1992 were allowed to remain as a reasonable compromise.
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