KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs UNITED FILM EXHIBITORS

The Supreme Court held that Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 is not applicable to land acquired under the Requisition and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952. The Court found that the High Court's order allowing a reference under Section 28-A was based on a concession made by the Union of India, which was deemed a total lack of jurisdiction. Consequently, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the High Court's order, and dismissed the writ petition.