M/S Annapoorna Industrial Corporation vs Lt. Governor Nct Of Delhi & Anr
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Case Significance
M/S Annapoorna Industrial Corporation vs Lt. Governor Nct Of Delhi & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 24, 2024 (citation: ik-19631071). Six connected writ petitions challenged land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for properties acquired for DMRC metro construction, seeking higher compensation and challenging the validity of the acquisition. The petitioners argued the awards were not issued within the period prescribed under Section 11-A of the LA Act, which should render the acquisition lapsed. The Court dismissed all petitions, noting the petitioners themselves had neither challenged the acquisit The bench comprised Justices Sachin Datta and Vibhu Bakhru. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sachin Datta.
Summary
Six connected writ petitions challenged land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for properties acquired for DMRC metro construction, seeking higher compensation and challenging the validity of the acquisition. The petitioners argued the awards were not issued within the period prescribed under Section 11-A of the LA Act, which should render the acquisition lapsed. The Court dismissed all petitions, noting the petitioners themselves had neither challenged the acquisition notifications nor the vires of any provision, and had already handed over possession to DMRC pursuant to settlement.
What was the outcome of M/S Annapoorna Industrial Corporation vs Lt. Governor Nct Of Delhi & Anr?
Six connected writ petitions challenged land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for properties acquired for DMRC metro construction, seeking higher compensation and challengi...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (ik-19631071)