Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Jodhpur Development Authority (petitioner) vs. M/s G.K. Tobacco Industries Private Limited & Ors (respondent).
- SLP(C) No. 16459/2026: Petition sought revocation of the permission granted for conversion of land from agricultural to non‑agricultural on the ground that the applicant had suppressed or concealed vital information. The record showed that the alleged suppressed information related to a litigation that arose after the conversion application was filed. The Court found no good reason to entertain the petition and dismissed it. It directed that any pending applications, if any, shall stand.
- SLP(C) Nos. 17797‑17802/2026: Petitioners argued that there is a legal bar on conversion of land dedicated for charitable use into non‑agricultural purpose. They asserted that the sale deed indicated charitable use and that the High Court had observed a cessation of charitable use by a resolution of the society. Petitioners contended that such cessation cannot be used to circumvent the provisions of the Act. The Court issued notice, returnable in six weeks, and the notice on behalf of the respondents was accepted by Ms. Madhurima Tatia, AOR. In the meantime, the nature of the land shall not be changed.
Final Outcome
- Petition 16459/2026 dismissed; the conversion permission remains in force for any pending applications.
- For petitions 17797‑17802/2026, a notice has been issued, the land’s status quo is maintained, and the parties have six weeks to respond.
Topics: Land Conversion, Judicial Review, Charitable Land Use