Dhansingh Vitthalrao Bhoite vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision rejecting the appellant's claim for alternative land and compensation under the Maharashtra Project Affected Persons Rehabilitation Act, 1986. The Court emphasized that without a declaration under Section 13 of the Act, there is no 'affected zone' and thus the appellant does not qualify as an 'affected person' entitled to relief. The Court confirmed that the provisions of the Act apply only when the affected zone exceeds 50 hectares and that the appellant failed to provide necessary documentation to support his claim.