1977 (1) TMI 156 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

The Supreme Court ruled that an 'Assistant Commissioner' in charge of a Sub Division is included in the definition of 'Deputy Commissioner' under Section 3(c) of the Mysore Land Acquisition Act. The High Court's decision to quash land acquisition proceedings was overturned. The State was criticized for not immediately empowering the Assistant Commissioner to avoid delays in the construction of a Harijan colony. The appeals were allowed with no costs.