Tamil Nadu Housing Board vs M. Meiyappan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, which was issued for the acquisition of land for the Ellis Nagar Development Scheme. The Court emphasized that the acquisition process was flawed due to the failure to adhere to the statutory requirements, particularly regarding the issuance of notices and the conduct of inquiries as mandated by Sections 5A, 6, and 11 of the Act. Consequently, the Court affirmed the High Court's ruling, thereby protecting the rights of the landowners against improper acquisition procedures.