THE LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, HYDERABAD URBANDEVELOPMENT AU vs MOHD. AMRI KHAN & ORS. ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective amendment made by the Land Acquisition (Andhra Pradesh Amendment (Validation) Act 1983, specifically Section 4(1), which invalidated prior notifications under Section 4(1) and Section 6 issued by the Andhra Pradesh Government. The Court clarified that the amendment must be given effect according to its plain meaning, establishing that a time gap in publication does not invalidate the action if it falls within the legislative intent. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the validity of the amended provisions from September 12, 1975.