Muzamil and Others v. Rehabilitian of Property and Industries Authority(Repia) and Others – sllr 1984 volume 2 page 197

In the case between A. L. M. Muzamil and Others (tenants) and the Rehabilitation of Property and Industries Authority (REPIA) and Others, the court addressed the issue of whether the “Abdeen Building,” which was extensively damaged during the July 1983 disturbances, qualified as “affected property” under Regulation 19, and whether REPIA was empowered to order its demolition under Regulations 4 and 5. It was held that the building, based on the evidence, was so structurally compromised as to meet the definition of “affected property,” giving REPIA jurisdiction to proceed. The decision reaffirmed the principle that necessary procedures and hearings must be afforded to affected parties, but found that the petitioners were given an opportunity to be heard and that REPIA acted within its author