U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad vs Chandra Shekhar And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad failed to provide the respondents an opportunity to submit objections against the proposed acquisition of land as mandated by Section 29 of the U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad Adhiniyam, 1965. The Court emphasized that compliance with statutory requirements is essential for valid acquisition proceedings. Consequently, the High Court's decision to quash the acquisition was upheld, reinforcing the necessity of adhering to procedural safeguards in land acquisition.