Land Acquisition Challenge Rejected as Objections Were Filed Within Statutory Time Limit

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma & others Vs Union of India and others (Orissa High Court) The Orissa High Court examined a writ petition challenging the legality of a notification issued under Section 3A(1) of the National Highways Act, 1956 for land acquisition relating to the Bhubaneswar–Puri National Highway project. The petitioners contended that the alignment of the road was altered illegally after the initial notification dated 30.11.2009 and that objections considered for such change were filed beyond the statutory period prescribed under Section 3C. They also alleged mala fide intent, claim...