Supreme Court of India

Ramnath Agrawal & Ors. v. Food Corporation of India & Ors.

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Bench N.V. Ramana, Sanjiv Khanna and Krishna Murari JJ.
Decided 13 May 2020

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What the Court ordered

In view of the above facts and discussions, we find no reason to take a view different from the one taken by the High Court while allowing the first appeal of the respondents and dismissing the Civil Suit of the appellants herein.

Judgment, page 13

From the headnote

Transfer of Property Act, 1872 – s.105 – Agreement when not a lease – In 1976, Food Corporation of India (‘FCI’) invited offers for construction of godowns on the lands of interested parties and subsequently taking over possession of the godowns on lease – Appellants’ offer accepted – Agreement dated 16.12.1976 entered between the parties – Appellants had to construct six godowns, to be taken over by FCI on rent – Appellants informed FCI that the construction of godowns was complete and the possession be taken over – Competent officer of FCI on inspection recommended taking over the…

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