OXFORD ENGLISH SCHOOL vs THE GOVT. OF TAMILNADU

The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court's decision to set aside the land acquisition proceedings post Section 4(1) Notification under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, citing non-compliance with mandatory provisions of Rule 3(b) under Section 55(1). The Court emphasized that the subsequent directions for a fresh enquiry under Section 5A and issuance of a declaration under Section 6 must align with the statutory requirements. The appeal was allowed in part, affirming the High Court's findings while challenging the procedural directions given therein.