Principle

LAND LAW — Compulsory Acquisition — Locus Standi to Challenge Validity of Acquisition

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Only the proven owner or occupier of land has standing to challenge acquisition or revocation. A person without proprietary or possessory interest cannot sue. The principle applies to land law and compulsory acquisition. The rule prevents strangers from interfering with government acquisition matters. The plaintiff…

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