STATE OF GUJARAT vs PANCH OF MANI HAMAM'S POLE & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that Rule 1 under Section 55 of the Land Acquisition Act does not mandate personal notice to interested parties, but rather requires notice to be posted in a convenient locality as per Section 4(1). The Court overruled the decision in Ashokkumar Gordhanbhai v. State of Gujarat, affirming that the acquisition proceedings were valid as the procedural requirements of Section 4(1) were met. Consequently, the High Court's injunction against the acquisition was set aside.