In Brief
M/S Model Economic Township Ltd. sought redetermination of land acquisition compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, after other landholders obtained higher compensation from the High Court. The Collector had granted the petitioner benefits matching the Reference Court's order, but the petitioner delayed challenging this by nearly five months after learning of the enhanced compensation. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, holding that while Section 28-A aims to benefit those who missed timely References, a well-resourced company holding substantial land cannot claim relief after such inaction and delay. The High Court's rejection was justified.
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