STATE OF TAMIL NADU AND ANR. vs A. MOHAMMED YOUSEF AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the notification issued under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for acquiring land by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board was invalid as it was issued without preparing a scheme under the Madras State Housing Board Act, 1961. The Court emphasized that the acquisition process must await the finalization of the scheme, which includes public objections and considerations as per Section 39 of the Madras State Housing Act. Consequently, the Special Leave Petition by the State was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to quash the acquisition proceedings.