In Brief
The Government of Delhi sought to delay possession and compensation payment for acquired land under the LARR Act 2013, citing interim orders in adjacent acquisitions. The Supreme Court held that where no stay order applies to a particular acquisition, the government must comply with the statutory five-year deadline to take possession and pay compensation. The absence of legal obstacles specific to the respondents' land meant the government had no valid excuse for failing to meet the deadline, and the appeal was dismissed."
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