Supreme Court of India · 2022-12-12
MANHARLAL SHIVLAL PANCHAL vs THE DY COLLECTOR AND SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/21127
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MANHARLAL SHIVLAL PANCHAL
- Respondent
- THE DY COLLECTOR AND SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellants' appeal regarding the rejection of their reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, as barred by limitation. The court found that the appellants failed to challenge the acquisition notifications and the award within the prescribed time limits. Consequently, the court confirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in land acquisition matters.