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Section 118 approval requires land use, not project completion within deadline: Himachal HC

Shimla, Oct 17 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has clarified that under Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, it is required for land to be put to use for the approved purpose within the stipulated period but it is not necessary to complete the entire project within that timeframe.
Justice Ajay Mohan Goel made the observation while hearing a petition filed by M/s Springdale Resorts and Villas Pvt. Ltd. The company had received permission in 2021 for an integrated housing project in Solan district, valid for three years. However, in February 2024, the Town and Country Planning Department declined to process the firm's revised building plans, claiming that the Section 118 permission had lapsed.
The Court rejected this stance, noting that the phrase "put to use" was deliberately chosen by the Legislature instead of "complete the project," indicating that demonstrating progress within the approved period satisfies the legal requirement.
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