The Allahabad High Court has instructed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to investigate the Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) for alleged negligence that led to a 41-year delay in land possession. The case involved B N Tripathi, a 90-year-old plaintiff who secured a 999-year lease in 1984 but never received possession despite numerous requests. The court noted that the delay not only caused financial harm, amounting to over ₹41 lakh, but also resulted in the death of co-plaintiff Yugrani Devi in 2011. Justice Sandeep Jain criticized the KDA's arbitrary actions, holding the Uttar Pradesh government vicariously liable due to the KDA's status as a statutory body. The court awarded damages of ₹13,700 per month from 1987 until possession is granted, along with additional costs for factory setup and compensation for harassment. The ruling calls for appropriate disciplinary measures against the negligent officials, underlining the need for accountability in public service.