Mandamus Denied: No Objection Certificate Withheld Due to Unresolved Land Dispute and Ongoing Litigation.

The HC denied the petitioner's request for a writ of Mandamus to compel the District Magistrate to issue a No Objection Certificate for a retail outlet dealership. The decision was based on the unresolved ownership dispute and ongoing litigation concerning the land, which precluded the petitioner from establishing a clear title.

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Issues Involved:
The petitioner sought a writ of Mandamus to direct the District Magistrate to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a retail outlet dealership. The main issue was the ownership of the land in question and the pending litigation regarding the same.

Judgment Details:

Issue 1: Writ of Mandamus for NOC
The petitioner requested a writ of Mandamus to compel the District Magistrate to issue a No Objection Certificate for a retail outlet dealership. The petitioner claimed ownership based on a judgment and decree from a civil court. However, the ownership of the land was disputed and subject to ongoing litigation. The State had appealed the judgment and decree, casting doubt on the petitioner's clear title to the land. Due to the lack of a clear and undisputed title, the court held that the request for the NOC could not be granted. Consequently, the petition was disposed of.

Conclusion:
The court denied the petitioner's request for a writ of Mandamus to compel the District Magistrate to issue a No Objection Certificate due to the ongoing litigation and lack of clear title to the land in question.

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