RAM NATH vs HOUSING BOARD, HARYANA . — C.A. No. 7044/2001

Case Summary: Ram Nath v. Housing Board, Haryana Outcome: The Supreme Court dismissed Ram Nath's appeal on April 11, 2007, finding no merit in his challenge to a Haryana Housing Board HIG housing scheme allocation. Facts & Issue: The scheme had 54 houses with reserved quotas (28 general, 16 ex-servicemen, 10 SC/BC). At the lottery draw on January 29, 1988, only 3 SC/BC applicants applied, leaving 7 houses unallotted. Ram Nath, ranked 35th in general category, argued these 7 houses should transfer to general category, allowing his selection. Court's Decision: The court ruled against the appellant, holding that the scheme's Clause 6(b) clearly specified the allotment date—not the draw date—as the controlling factor for SC/BC quota closure. Since subsequent applications from reserved category candidates filled all 10 SC/BC houses, the shifting of unfilled quota to general category was legally unjustified. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.