Rajasthan Colonisation (Allotment & Sale of Govt. Land In Indira Gandhi Canal Colony Area) Rules, 1975–Rule 12-A–Cancellation of allotment–Justification–Application by deceased ex-serviceman was filed in 1985–It was considered after three decades–Death occurred anterior to the decision of allotment–Crucial date for determining status of an individual is the day when the application is submitted–Such technical interpretation cannot be allowed– Held, impugned order of cancellation of allotment is liable to be set aside.
