In Brief
The appellants challenged the acquisition of their land, arguing that the proceedings had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The respondents admitted that compensation was not paid to the appellants but only deposited with the Land Acquisition Collector. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals, holding that the acquisition proceedings had lapsed. However, the respondents were given six months to initiate fresh proceedings under the 2013 Act.
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