Correct Answer:
C. Show cause opportunity
The resumption of proprietary land by an authority like the Board of Revenue (BoR) is a significant action that typically requires adherence to principles of natural justice and due process.
- Show cause opportunity (C) is the correct answer. This fundamental legal principle ensures that the affected party has the right to present their case and explain why the land should not be resumed before a final decision is made, upholding fairness and transparency.
- "Criminal conviction" (A) might lead to other penalties, but land resumption usually requires a specific process related to the land itself, not just any conviction.
- "Govt directive" (B) alone might not be sufficient without providing due process to the affected party.
- "Tenant consent" (D) would make it a voluntary surrender, not a resumption by the BoR under a specific legal section, which implies a potentially involuntary action.