SATYA PAL vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court held that the U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishan Adhiniyam, 1965, incorporates certain provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and thus the Land Acquisition Amendment Act 68 of 1984 does not apply to acquisitions under the Adhiniyam. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to deny relief, establishing that notifications and declarations under the Adhiniyam do not lapse after two years from the Amendment Act's enforcement. The Land Acquisition Officer was directed to pass the award within six weeks, with provisions for interest on delayed payments.