SUKHVEER Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) M. Katju, J. This writ petition has been filed for a mandamus declaring the land acquisition proceedings in pursuance of the notification dated 25-2-1994 and 10-11-1995 as having lapsed by virtue of Section 11-A of the Land Acquisition Act. It has also been prayed that the respondents be directed not to interfere with the petitioners, possession over the land in dispute.

(2.) HEARD learned counsel for the parties.

(3.) IN paragraph 13 of the writ petition it is alleged that the notification under Section 4 was last alleged to be published on 31. 10 1994. Hence there can be no valid publication under Section 6 after 31. 10. 1995. Hence it is alleged that the publication of the notification under Section 6 either on 3-7- 1997 or on 4-7- 1997 was invalid.