"This can only happen in this country": Madras High Court slams State for nearly 54-year long delay in paying compensation for land acquisition

The Madras High Court recently slammed the government for its lethargic indifferent and cruel approach when dealing with the rights of citizens, after an extension of time was sought by district government officials to pay a part of the compensation for land acquired in 1967 (The District Collector, Dindigul District and anr v. Saraswathi and ors).