Supreme Court of India

U.P. Awas Evam Vikas Parishad through Housing Commissioner v. Ram Singh (d) Th. Lrs. & Ors.

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Bench K. M. Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy JJ.
Decided 20 April 2022

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What the Court ordered

In view of the aforesaid facts, it does not appear proper to exempt land whose possession has already been taken.

Judgment, page 15

From the headnote

Land Acquisition Act, 1894:s. 48 – Scope of – ‘Actual’ Possession – Completion of acquisition not compulsory, but compensation to be awarded when not completed – Acquisition of land u/s. 28 of the U.P. Awas Evam Vikas Parishad Adhiniyam, 1965 – Urgency Clause invoked – Actual Possession of acquired land not taken – Notification purporting to exempt the acquired land in question – Representation by the beneficiary of the acquisition – By notification dated 25.04.2008 exemption notification cancelled and concerned department was directed to consider the matter – Writ petitions by land owner…

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