COLLECTOR OF 24 PARGANAS AND ORS. vs LALIT MOHAN MULLICK & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the notification under Section 4 of the West Bengal Land Development and Planning Act, 1948, indicating 'resettlement' of immigrants, did not align with the 'settlement' purpose defined in Section 2(d)(i) of the Act. The Court clarified that the real intent of rehabilitation includes providing essential amenities, such as hospitals for displaced persons. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision and restoring the Single Judge's ruling, affirming the acquisition's validity for public purpose.