BANDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THROUGH ITS SECRETARY vs MOTI LAL AGARWAL

The Supreme Court held that the Allahabad High Court erred in allowing the writ petition of Moti Lal Agarwal challenging the land acquisition under Section 4(1) and Section 6(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, on the grounds of non-passing of the award within the prescribed time under Section 11A. The Court clarified that the acquisition proceedings were valid as the State had complied with the statutory requirements, including the deposit of compensation and delivery of possession. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, affirming the legality of the acquisition process.