Principle

LAND LAW – Compulsory Acquisition – Extinguishment of Title and Application of Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Compulsory acquisition extinguishes the owner's title. The owner cannot sell the land after acquisition. The principle applies the maxim nemo dat quod non habet. Any sale is void. The rule protects the acquiring authority. The principle is well-established.

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