KRISHI UTPADAN MANDI SAMITI, MUZAFFARNAGAR (U.P.), ETC. vs RATAN PRAKASH MANGAL & ORS., ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the notification issued under Section 4(1) and Section 17(4) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, allowing Civil Appeal No. 3446 of 1987 and dismissing Civil Appeal No. 3447 of 1987. The Court clarified that the report of the Land Acquisition Officer dated 20th January 1981 was not binding on the State Government, affirming the government's authority to proceed with the acquisition despite the report suggesting exemption. The judgment emphasized the procedural validity of the notifications issued for the acquisition of Plot No. 289.