The Chairman & Mng.Dir., Tnhb & Anr vs S. Saraswathy & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the Tamil Nadu Housing Board's failure to communicate remarks regarding land acquisition objections to landowners violated Rule 3(b) of the Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Rules, thus nullifying the acquisition process. The Court emphasized that such communication is essential for a fair hearing under Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Consequently, the Court directed the issuance of No Objection Certificates to the contesting respondents, reinforcing the need for procedural fairness in land acquisition matters.