REV FATHER BRAIN E FERNANDES vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, stating that the identity of the land was not in dispute despite an erratum in survey numbers. The Court found that the enquiry under Section 5-A was conducted properly, and the public purpose for acquisition was established. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision to quash the declaration under Section 6 but allowing the acquisition process to continue as long as the public purpose subsists.