In Brief
Delhi Development Authority sought to reinitiate land acquisition proceedings that had been dismissed under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding it covered by prior precedent, but granted the authority one year to initiate fresh proceedings by formal Notification under Section 11 of the Act. If no fresh acquisition is initiated within this period, the authority must return physical possession of the land to the owner. The Court thus balanced finality with a limited opportunity for reinitiation."> </invoke>
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