JAIPUR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs VIJAY KUMAR DATA

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the Land Acquisition Officer's award under the Rajasthan Land Acquisition Act, 1953, specifically Sections 4, 6, and 9, which involved the allotment of land to individuals who purchased it post-notification. The Court held that such allotments were invalid as they contravened the statutory provisions and the principles established in Jaipur Development Authority v. Radhey Shyam (1994) 4 SCC 370, rendering all related orders null and void. Consequently, the appeals by the Jaipur Development Authority were allowed, reinforcing the integrity of the land acquisition process.