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1.3. In this view of the matter, the present special appeals have been heard together and are being decided by this common order.

2. The genesis of the present litigation is traceable to a notification dated 29.12.2023, which was issued in terms of Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (hereinafter referred to as 'Act of 1989') seeking acquisition of the lands to lay down a new railway line, namely, 'Nathdwara-Nathdwara Town' (Project in question) in District Rajsamand of the State of Rajasthan. For the purpose of the said acquisition, the lands of the private respondents (writ petitioners) were also sought to be acquired for the Project in question, to which objections were filed by them under Section 20D of the Act of 1989 on 14.02.2024. The said objections were decided by the appellant vide order dated 09.04.2024.

"4. This Court, after examining the factual matrix of the case, finds that the project in question is of national importance, being a railway line connection in Nathdwara

- Rajsamand and the precedent laws laid down by the Hon'ble Apex Court clearly provide a pathway whereby the public projects of such eminence need not be scuttled or stopped, particularly, when 96% of the project land has been acquired and the compensation awards have been made.