Supreme Court of India · 2011-11-02
Ramji Veerji Patel & Ors vs Revenue Divisional Officer & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ramji Veerji Patel & Ors
- Respondent
- Revenue Divisional Officer & Ors
- Author
- R.M. Lodha
- Bench
- Jagdish Singh Khehar, R.M. Lodha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the land acquisition process under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 6. The Court found that the objections raised by the appellants regarding the availability of alternative land were not adequately considered by the authorities, but ultimately ruled that the acquisition was justified for public purpose. The appeals against the decisions of the Madras High Court were dismissed, affirming the government's actions in the acquisition process.