KOLKATA METROPOLITAN DEV. AUTHORITY vs PRADIP KUMAR GHOSH

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land acquisition proceedings under the West Bengal Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1948, specifically examining the implications of notifications issued under Sections 3(1) and 4(1)(a) of the Act. The Court held that the requisition had lapsed due to the prolonged delay in acquisition, thus rendering the acquisition illegal. The appeal by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the authorities must either acquire the property or release it from requisition.