In a significant legal development, a recent court decision has provided insight into the analysis of land compensation enhancement for landowners. The court’s ruling showcases a thorough examination of the legal aspects involved in determining fair compensation. This case summary delves into the details of the court’s decision and its implications for future similar cases.
Facts
- Subject matter of appeals before the Court
- In the case of Kapoor Singh and other first appeals, Court enhanced compensation by further amount
- Enhanced amount of Rs.1,00,000/- and Rs.2,00,000/- per acre in the case of Surjit Singh
- Compensation payable by…
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Analysis
- The present appeals are required to be disposed of in terms of the decision of the Court in the cases of Kapoor Singh (supra) & Surjit Singh (supra).
- The compensation provided by the High Court is to be enhanced by a further sum of Rs.1,00,000/- per acre and Rs. 2,00,000/- per acre.
- There has been a substantial delay in preferring the first appeals.
- All the appeals are partly allowed, with the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority directed to provide compensation with interest and solatium as prescribed under the Statute from the date of the orders passed by the High Court.
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Decision
- Compensation payable to landowners enhanced to Rs. 2,00,000/- per acre in one specific Civil Appeal
- Compensation payable to landowners enhanced to Rs. 1,00,000/- per acre in all other appeals except the specified one
- Interest on enhanced compensation denied from High Court judgment date to filing of appeals before this Court
- Original landowners entitled to solatium on enhanced compensation from High Court orders date
- Original landowners not entitled to interest from High Court orders date to filing of appeals before this Court
- All appeals disposed of accordingly
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Case Title: JAGJIT SINGH AND ORS. ETC. ETC. Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR. ETC. ETC. (2022 INSC 876)
Case Number: C.A. No.-005337-005434 / 2022
