THE COMMISSIONER, CORPN. OF CHENNAI vs R. SIVASANKARA MEHTA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Madras High Court affirming the Single Judge's order regarding the re-conveyance of land under the Land Acquisition Act. The Court emphasized the application of promissory estoppel and the necessity of providing an opportunity of hearing before cancellation of the re-conveyance order. The Court found that the Government's rescission of the re-conveyance order was invalid as it violated principles of natural justice and the provisions of Section 48-B of the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, 1996.