THE CHAIRMAN & MNG.DIR., TNHB vs S. SARASWATHY .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the Tamil Nadu Housing Board violated Rule 3(b) of the Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Rules by not communicating the requisitioning body's remarks to landowners, which is essential for them to sustain their objections under Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized the importance of transparency in the land acquisition process and affirmed the High Court's directive for the issuance of No Objection Certificates to the respondents. The judgment reinforces the necessity of adhering to procedural safeguards in land acquisition proceedings.