Supreme Court of India · 2014-09-10
Sree Balaji Nagar Residential Assn vs State Of T.Nadu & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sree Balaji Nagar Residential Assn
- Respondent
- State Of T.Nadu & Ors
- Author
- Shiva Kirti Singh
- Bench
- Shiva Kirti Singh, Fakkir Mohamed Ibrahim Kalifulla
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the challenges to the Tamil Nadu Government's G.O. No.122 regarding the Madhavaram Left Flank Water Surplus Course under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized the need for a comprehensive environmental study and alternative schemes to prevent unnecessary displacement of residents and pollution of water bodies. The Court held that the State must consider expert recommendations and explore consensus solutions before proceeding with land acquisition, thereby prioritizing public interest and environmental concerns.