Allahabad High Court clarifies limitation period for application under Section 28A, Land Acquisition Act, 1984

The Allahabad High Court ruled on the limitation period applicable under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1984, clarifying that the statutory time limit for filing claims must be strictly adhered to. The decision addresses ambiguity in past practice where courts allowed extension beyond prescribed periods. The Court emphasized that acquisition statutes should be interpreted with due respect to temporal limits to bring certainty to land claims. This ruling enforces statutory discipline in acquisition-related compensation or claim petitions, reinforcing the need for timely action by landowners and authorities.