In Brief
The Delhi Development Authority sought to reinitiate land acquisition proceedings for land previously acquired but not fully completed under the RFCTLARR Act 2013. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal but granted the authority one year from the judgment date to initiate fresh acquisition proceedings under Section 11 and Section 24(2) of the Act. If the authority fails to do so within this period, it must return full physical possession of the land to the original owner. This decision balances the state's interest in land acquisition with the property rights of citizens, preventing indefinite possession without completed proceedings.
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