CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OF INDIA . vs KRISHNAJI PARVATESH KULKARNI — C.A. No. 4819/2000

Case Summary: Central Government of India v. Krishnaji Parvatesh Kulkarni Court Decision: The Supreme Court allowed the government's appeals, ruling that lost Indira Vikas Patras (IVPs) cannot be replaced under Rule 7(2) of the Indira Vikas Patra Rules, 1986. Treating IVPs as bearer instruments like currency notes, the Court held that no duplicate can be issued for lost certificates. However, where payment had already been made to the respondent, no recovery was ordered due to the small amount involved and to establish clear legal precedent against increasing similar claims. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.