'Blank' NHAI Notice in Highway Land Acquisition Quashed; ₹5,000 Costs Imposed for 'Irresponsible' Action: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has taken a strong stand against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for issuing a blank and uninformative notice to a landowner regarding land acquisition for the construction of National Highway-527C. The court described the manner in which the notice was issued as “irresponsible” and has quashed it, emphasizing the importance of proper legal procedure. Case Background and Petitioner’s Complaint The case was filed by…