'Land Once Acquired Can't Be Returned Even If Purpose Not Achieved': Kerala High Court Refuses Reconveyance After 37 Years

K. Salma Jennath

25 April 2026 3:00 PM IST

  • Land Once Acquired Cant Be Returned Even If Purpose Not Achieved: Kerala High Court Refuses Reconveyance After 37 Years

    The Kerala High Court has reiterated that the State cannot be directed to return the land that it acquired from a person even if the purpose of the acquisition became impossible or redundant.It, however, added that the State had a duty to maintain the land properly and put it to use as is legally mandated.The Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha was...

    K. Salma Jennath

    K. Salma Jennath

    Salma Jennath is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Kerala High Court

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