Introduction Of Unit Area Method System Through NDMC Bye-laws Invalid: SC [Read Judgment]

Ashok Kini

23 Jan 2019 1:26 PM IST

"No doubt, in many ways, UAM is a better method in comparison with the earlier method based on annual rent… However, such a method which may be a better method can be incorporated in accordance with the law.”

The Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court judgment that quashed the NDMC (Determination of Annual Rent) Bye-laws, 2009, that had introduced the system of Unit Area Method (UAM) for assessing property tax, on the ground that it is ultra vires the provisions of New Delhi Municipal Council Act. The bench comprising Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan agreed with the high...

Introduction Of Unit Area Method System Through NDMC Bye-laws Invalid: SC [Read Judgment]

Ashok Kini

"No doubt, in many ways, UAM is a better method in comparison with the earlier method based on annual rent… However, such a method which may be a better method can be incorporated in accordance with the law.”

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