SANT RAM AND ORS versus UNION OF INDIA

Once compensation for the lands in the entire village was determined at Rs. 12 per sq. yd., further enhancement for the appellants merely for pursuing appeals is not justified.

Parties: Appellants: Sant Ram and Ors; Respondents: Union of India
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 21 November 1995
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave
Outcome: Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics: Compensation for Acquired Land, Enhancement of Compensation, Market Value Determination

Land Acquisition Compensation for Acquired Land Enhancement of Compensation Market Value Determination

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Parties

Sant Ram and Ors

Appellants

Union of India

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave

Legal Issues

1 Whether the compensation for the acquired land can be further enhanced for a portion of the same lands when rate for the entire village has already been determined
2 Appropriate market value to be applied for the acquired lands

Ratio Decidendi

Once compensation for the lands in the entire village was determined at Rs. 12 per sq. yd., further enhancement for the appellants merely for pursuing appeals is not justified.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

Appeal is dismissed. No costs.