authorities should equip with proper written instructions from the competent authority(ies). Needless to state that if any misrepresentation is made on the part of the parties, in particular, Government16 authorities, the court should not shy away from it, rather act sternly by mulcting with costs on the official(s) who make the same. .....................................J. [Pankaj Mithal] .....................................J. [R. Mahadevan] NEW DELHI OCTOBER 21, 2024