Supreme Court of India · 2009-08-04
Muthyam Agaiah Goud vs Land Acquisition Officer & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2009 SC 432
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Muthyam Agaiah Goud
- Respondent
- Land Acquisition Officer & Anr
- Author
- Tarun Chatterjee
- Bench
- R.M.Lodha, Tarun Chatterjee
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was indeed filed by the appellants, necessitating the Reference Court to reconsider the matter. The Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the Reference Court to decide the application in accordance with law, ensuring a reasoned order is passed within six months. The appeal was allowed, and no costs were awarded.