Sebastian Chokkattu v. the Special Thasildar (La)
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court at Ernakulam dismissed a writ petition seeking a reference to the Collector under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The Court held that no case for such reference was made out and directed the petitioner to resort to Section 28A of the Act if maintainable.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition dismissed; no case for reference under Section 18 established; petitioner directed to resort to Section 28A if maintainable.