Karnataka High Court upholds land acquisition for DRDO project area

…for some deficiency in consideration of objections does not appear to be commensurate with the nature of the alleged procedural lapse when the land is acquired for a project of national importance. Right of owner “ We are conscious that the rights of private landowners cannot be disregarded merely because the acquisition is for a public purpose. At the same time, the rights of the landowners have to be harmonised with the larger constitutional obligation of the State to protect the nation and to provide the infrastructure necessary for national defence and security ,” the Bench observed. Meanwhile, the Bench made it clear that the rights of the landowners, in respect of compensation, award, apportionment, or disbursement, remain protected under the applicable law. Published -…