Sealing of Residential Premises Barred Pending Decision on Owners’ Pleas Seeking Change of Use Permission: Gujarat High Court

In an important administrative law decision delivered on January 9, the Gujarat High Court protected property owners from immediate sealing of their premises by directing the state authorities to first decide pending applications seeking change in use of residential properties. The Court made it clear that until such applications are decided in accordance with law, no coercive action such as sealing of premises can be taken. Origin of the Legal…