In Brief
The Supreme Court held that the Land Acquisition Act, 2013's lapse provisions do not apply to land acquired under Karnataka's Industrial Areas Development Act, which is a self-contained statute. Reversing the High Court, the Court found that even though an advisory committee had fixed compensation at Rs. 6,50,000 per acre, the landowner had not given written consent as required. The Court remitted the matter for the authorities to determine compensation afresh under KIAD Act procedures, either by obtaining the landowner's consent or by referring the matter to the Deputy Commissioner. No time-bar applied since Section 11A of the old Act does not govern KIAD acquisitions.">
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