KASHI NATH Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) SINCE an identical question is involved for consideration la both the petitions mentioned above, they are being disposed of by this common judgment.

(2.) THE short point which requires consideration in both the petitions is that whether alongwith the land dwelling house could also be acquired without providing alternative accommodation to the occupants of the house ?

(3.) FURTHER having found that it is a matter of urgency the authorities have also invoked the provisions of section 17 of the Act, directing the Collector. Varanasi that notwithstanding any award made under section 11 of the Act. authority may after fifteen days from the publication of notice issued under sub-section (I) of section 9 of the Act take possession of the land mentioned in the schedule which includes plot no. 251/3 area. 24 acres and plot no. 246/1 area, 47 acres.