Writ jurisdiction against a show-cause notice was declined where the competent authority acted within lease-cancellation powers.

A writ petition under Article 226 was not maintainable against a show-cause notice issued by the competent authority for cancellation of a lease deed under the M.P. Land Revenue Code. The notice was issued within jurisdiction under Section 115, and no lack of competence was shown. Interference at the notice stage was therefore unwarranted, especially because the petitioner could submit a detailed reply and the authority was expected to decide the matter by a reasoned order. The challenge was declined at the threshold.

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Issues: Whether a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India could be entertained against a show-cause notice issued by the competent authority for cancellation of a lease deed.

Analysis: The notice was issued by the competent authority exercising jurisdiction under Section 115 of M.P. Land Revenue Code. The challenge was directed against a show-cause notice, and no case of lack of competence was made out. In such circumstances, interference at the notice stage was not warranted, particularly where the petitioner had an opportunity to file a detailed reply and have the matter decided by a reasoned order.

Conclusion: The writ petition was not entertainable against the show-cause notice and was declined.

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