BILKIS AND OTHERS versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Compensation should be assessed considering the future potential and conversion of the land to non-agricultural use, its proximity to a highway and a well-known tourist destination, and existing structures. The Reference Court's award of Rs.650/- per Aar is just and reasonable, and the High Court erred in reducing it.

Parties: Appellants: Bilkis and Others; Respondents: State of Maharashtra and Others
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 05 April 2011
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome: Appeals partly allowed; High Court judgment set aside; Reference Court award restored.
Legal Topics: Compensation, Valuation of Land, Future Potential of Land, Non Agricultural Use, Tourism Development

Land Acquisition Compensation Valuation of Land Future Potential of Land Non Agricultural Use Tourism Development

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Parties

Bilkis and Others

Appellants

State of Maharashtra and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

1 What is the proper compensation for land acquired for tourism development?
2 Should the entire land be treated as non-agricultural based on permission and proximity to tourist destinations?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeals partly allowed; High Court judgment set aside; Reference Court award restored.

Orders

Award of Reference Court restored.
No order as to costs.