In Brief
Appellants sought determination of compensation for acquired land at par with others under the same acquisition notification under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Collector rejected their prayer solely on grounds of delay. The Supreme Court held that while limitation periods are prescribed, delay can be condoned in appropriate cases. The Court set aside the rejection order, remanded the matter for re-determination of compensation (with interest declined for the delayed period), and allowed the appeal.
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