U.P.AVAS EVAM VIKAS PARISHAD THROUGH HOUSING COMMISSIONER vs GANGA SARAN (DEAD) THR. LRS. AND ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, in relation to the notification dated 29-09-1979. The Court held that the acquisition proceedings initiated under the Act must comply with the statutory requirements, and any failure to do so renders the acquisition invalid. The judgment emphasized the necessity of adhering to procedural safeguards to protect the rights of landowners, ultimately ruling in favor of the petitioners and quashing the acquisition notification.