Vikas Builders vs Ghaziabad Development Authority

The petitioner builder challenged the demolition order passed by GDA under the U.P. Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. The Court held that prior to sealing or demolishing a property for unauthorized construction, the Authority is statutorily bound to issue a show-cause notice under Section 27(1) giving adequate time to reply. Demolition without proper notice and hearing violates the principles of natural justice and is legally unsustainable.