Supreme Court annuls 1988 land acquisition in Bengaluru for housing society

The Supreme Court has annulled a 1988 land acquisition in Bengaluru for a housing society, citing fraud and misuse of power. The court ordered the land to be restored to the original owners or auctioned by the state if compensation has not been returned. The decision affects Nelakadirenahalli village in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Key facts

• The Supreme Court annulled the 1988 land acquisition in Bengaluru for a housing society.
• The court cited fraud and misuse of power as reasons for the annulment.
• The land must be restored to the original owners or auctioned by the state if compensation has not been returned.
• The decision affects Nelakadirenahalli village in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The ruling was made by Justices J B Pardiwala and others.

Sources

• Deccan Herald