Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Jayanta Krishna Datta & Anr.
- Respondent: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
- Origin: Appeal against the final judgment and order dated 12-03-2026 passed by the High Court at Calcutta in APD No. 11/2023 (CS No. 83/2019).
- Background: During the pendency of the appeal before the Calcutta High Court, an interim order dated 28‑08‑2023 fixed ad‑hoc occupational charges at Rs 1 lakh per month for the property occupied by IOCL.
- Petitioners contend that the prevailing market rent for similar properties in the vicinity exceeds Rs 4 lakh per month and seek adjustment of occupational charges to reflect market rates.
- Respondent’s counsel indicated readiness for settlement and requested time to obtain instructions.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that IOCL, as occupier of the property, is required to pay occupational charges.
- Occupational charges are fixed at Rs 2 lakh per month, effective from 12‑03‑2026 (the date of the impugned High Court judgment).
- IOCL must pay any arrears accrued up to the order within one week of the order date.
- IOCL shall continue to pay the Rs 2 lakh monthly occupational charges until the matter is finally decided by this Court or a compromise is reached between the parties.
- The matter is listed for further hearing in the week commencing 28 September 2026.
Topics: Occupational Charges, Property Lease Dispute, Supreme Court Order