JAI KRISHAN (D) TR. LRS. versus STATE OF UTTARAKHAND & ORS.

JAI KRISHAN (D) TR. LRS. versus STATE OF UTTARAKHAND & ORS.

High Court's application of belting area was not based on any pleadings or evidence, and was set aside. Reference court's award of compensation based on flat per acre valuation upheld. Claimants are entitled to 12% additional compensation under Section 23(1A) and interest at 15% per annum under proviso to Section 28 as compensation was paid after expiry of one year from possession.

Parties
Appellant: Jai Krishan (D) through LRS.; Respondent: State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
01 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal partly allowed
Legal Topics
Compensation Determination, Belting Area Principle, Acquisition of Land for Public Purpose, Interest and Solatium Under Land Acquisition Act
Property Law Land Acquisition Compensation Determination Belting Area Principle Acquisition of Land for Public Purpose Interest and Solatium Under Land Acquisition Act

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Parties

Jai Krishan (D) through LRS.

Appellant

State of Uttarakhand & Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether principle of belting area could be applied in assessing market value of acquired land
  2. 2 Entitlement to additional compensation under Section 23(1A) of Land Acquisition Act, 1894
  3. 3 Entitlement to interest at 15% per annum under proviso to Section 28, Land Acquisition Act, 1894

Ratio Decidendi

High Court's application of belting area was not based on any pleadings or evidence, and was set aside. Reference court's award of compensation based on flat per acre valuation upheld. Claimants are entitled to 12% additional compensation under Section 23(1A) and interest at 15% per annum under proviso to Section 28 as compensation was paid after expiry of one year from possession.

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed

Orders

  • Impugned High Court judgment relating to valuation and compensation set aside
  • Reference court award upheld