GDB.SHEROMANI SAHAKARI AVAS SAMITI LTD. vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court held that the acquisition of land by the Ghaziabad Development Authority under Sections 4(1) and 17(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, was invalid as it prejudiced the rights of cooperative housing societies that had already acquired the land for residential accommodation. The Court emphasized that the members of the societies should not be denied their right to representation under Section 5A of the Act. The Court ordered the release of 22 acres of land from acquisition, allowing for the construction of double-storey housing for the members, while ensuring compliance with the Development Authority's regulations.