1.Leave granted.
2.It is seen from the judgment of the High Court that the physical possession of the subject land has not been taken. The compensation also has not been paid to the land owner. Hence, the acquisition proceedings have lapsed in view of Section 24(2) the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Therefore, this appeal stands dismissed.
3.In the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case, the appellant is given a period of one year to exercise its liberty granted under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act for JUDGMENT initiation of the acquisition proceedings afresh.
4.Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of. [KURIAN JOSEPH] [ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN] New Delhi; August 31, 2016.