Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 29 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Indore Development Authority (appellant) vs Aayush Garg (respondent).
- Background: IDA issued Advertisement No. 221 on 07‑09‑2018 for plots in Scheme 140, Indore. Respondent submitted bid for Plot 7‑CB, earnest money Rs 23,00,000, reserve price Rs 69,000 per sqm, respondent’s bid Rs 1,20,111 per sqm. Seven bids received; respondent was highest bidder. Process governed by Madhya Pradesh Vikas Pradhikaran Ki Sampattiyon Ka Prabandhan Tatha Vyayan Niyam, 2013.
- Parallel litigation: Status‑quo order dated 25‑09‑2018 in Writ Appeal No. 229 of 2008; High Court vacated on 18‑08‑2022 with detailed operative order restoring certain resolutions and directing land hand‑over and allocation of 20 % developed plots.
- Respondent filed Writ Petition No. 4772 of 2023 on 21‑02‑2023 seeking allotment letter; filed Interlocutory Application No. 4023 of 2024 requesting either interest‑based allotment or price fixed by a committee.
- High Court dated 16‑05‑2024 directed IDA to constitute a Price Fixation Committee, determine price rationally, communicate within four weeks, and issue allotment letter within stipulated timelines. Review Petition dismissed on 21‑09‑2024.
Final Outcome
- Supreme Court set aside both High Court orders (16‑05‑2024 and 21‑09‑2024) as they exceed the authority of the Rules.
- Court held respondent has no indefeasible right to allotment; ultimate award rests with the competent authority under Rule 6(v) and Rule 27, subject to Board approval.
- IDA directed to decide on the course of action for the bids on Plot 7‑CB within four weeks of the order and communicate the decision to the respondent; respondent may pursue any legal remedy thereafter.
- Appeals disposed; no order as to costs; pending applications also dismissed.
Topics: Land Allocation, Judicial Review