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State Directed to Return Land Given for Government School After Its Closure Due to Zero Enrolment: Himachal Pradesh High Court

21 Jul 2026 3 min read
State Directed to Return Land Given for Government School After Its Closure Due to Zero Enrolment: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that the State cannot continue to keep land that was provided only for running a government school after the school has been permanently closed. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua held that once the purpose for which the land was given no longer exists, the State has no legal right to remain in possession of the property. The Court directed the State Education Department to…

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