MADRAS HIGH COURT
Judgment of Court, J
Muthu G. and Another v. Director of Planning National Highways Authority of India Tiruchirappalli and Others
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. challenge to land acquisition notifications. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments regarding non-consideration of objections. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. analysis of statutory obligations on notifications. (Para 13 , 17 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 4. interpretation of statutory provisions and mandamus. (Para 14 , 15 , 24 , 27) |
| 5. dismissal of writ petitions. (Para 29) |
1. The petitioners, owners of the properties in Survey No. 4/2A1, measuring 3150 Sq.Mt., and Survey No. 4/1B2, measuring 7899 Sq.Mt., respectively, situated in Nayakannur Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, has challenged the Gazette Notification No. 1844, dated 18.09.2012, issued under S.3 - A of the National Highways Act, 1956 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act') and the subsequent Gazette Notification No. 1259, dated 04.06.2013, issued under S.3 - D of the Act.
2. In the supporting affidavits, the petitioners have contended that the National Highways Authority of India, have decided to acquire the lands, for formation of National Highways from Tindivanam to Krishnagiri and issued Notification under S.3 - A of the Act, on 18.09.2012. It is the case of the petitioners that even prior to the issuance of

Login now and unlock free premium legal research
Login to SupremeToday AI and access free legal analysis, AI highlights, and smart tools.
Login
now!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
Copyright © 2023 Vikas Info Solution Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.