Boddu Jayarami Reddy v. the State of Ap
Case brief
What is this about?
A single-judge Bench of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh disposed of a writ petition challenging the issuance of Form VII declarations for land acquisition for an industrial hub. The Court held that the authorities followed statutory procedure, noting that 68% of landowners had consented and hearings were conducted. The petition was dismissed due to the petitioners' suppression of facts and misuse
What did the court decide?
The writ petition was disposed of; no order as to costs; the impugned declarations were held sustainable; respondent authorities directed to proceed with land acquisition in accordance with the law.