Smt. Kanak And Anr. vs U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of a Writ Petition by the respondent-Parishad questioning an award made under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The Court held that the appeal by the Parishad was barred by limitation under Section 381 of the Mahapalika Adhiniyam and that no pre-deposit or fitness certificate was provided, rendering the appeal inadmissible. Consequently, the Court upheld the Tribunal's award assessing the market value of the land at Rs. 12 per square yard, affirming the legal principles regarding the procedural requirements for appeals in land acquisition matters.