CWP No.1176/2006 22.5.2008 Present: Mr. Dharamvir Sharma, counsel for the petitioners. Mr. R.M. Bisht, Dy. Advocate General for the respondents. Heard learned counsel for the parties. It appears that for construction of road some land was proposed to be acquired in which the petitioner’s land was also to be covered. First notification under section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act was issued on 25.11.1981 by the respondents for acquisition of the land. Since the land acquisition proceedings could not be finalized, therefore, another notification under section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act was issued on 4.8.1986 followed by another notification 8.1.1997. Now, latest notification under section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act was issued on 11.7.2007. The land acquisition proceedings are yet to be completed. It has been submitted on behalf of the respondents that the land proposed to be acquired are still required by the respondents, therefore, they intend to complete the land acquisition proceedings in accordance with the provisions of law. It has also come to our notice that the land belonging to the petitioner has been taken into possession prior to the issuance of notification. We are of the considered view that the land of any citizen/person could only be taken over by the State Government in accordance to the law. In view of Article 300-A of Chapter-IV dealing Right to Property of Constitution of India, no person shall be deprived of his property save by any authority of law. Admittedly, since the State has taken steps to acquire the land for fruitful purpose, therefore, the respondents are at liberty to complete land acquisition proceedings in accordance with law. In view of the above, the writ petition stand disposed of accordingly. ( R.B. Misra ),J. ( Sanjay Karol), J. 22nd May,2008 (sl)