MUTHYAM AGAIAH GOUD vs LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was indeed filed by the appellant, necessitating the case to be sent back to the Reference Court for a decision on the application. The Court set aside the impugned order of the High Court and directed the Reference Court to hear the parties and pass a reasoned order within six months. The appeal was allowed with no order as to costs.