Ramlal and Anr. v. the State of Rajasthan and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
This court allowed multiple writ petitions challenging the dismissal of compensation re-determination applications by the Land Acquisition Officer. The Court held that the Officer erred in rejecting applications solely for lack of prior Section 18 references, as Section 28A permits such applications. The matter was remanded for fresh consideration with leave to condone delay.
What did the court decide?
Impugned judgments set aside and matter remanded to Land Acquisition Officer to decide Section 28A applications afresh after considering delay condonation applications.