NEELAGANGABAI AND ANR. versus STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ORS.

NEELAGANGABAI AND ANR. versus STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ORS.

Non-service of notice to the respondent-Corporation deprived it of an opportunity to present its case, rendering the judgment in the reference case illegal and not binding on it; the Civil Court must reopen proceedings and allow the Corporation to participate.

Parties
Appellant: Neelagangabai; Appellant: Another appellant; Respondent: State of Karnataka; Respondent: Hubli Dharwar Municipal Corporation; Respondent: Ms. C.K. Sucharita; Respondent: P.R. Ramasesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
03 May 1990
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Judgment of Karnataka High Court in Writ Petition
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Compensation Determination, Notice Requirement, Land Acquisition Act
Land Acquisition Compensation Determination Notice Requirement Land Acquisition Act

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Parties

Neelagangabai

Appellant

Another appellant

Appellant

State of Karnataka

Respondent

Hubli Dharwar Municipal Corporation

Respondent

Ms. C.K. Sucharita

Respondent

P.R. Ramasesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Judgment of Karnataka High Court in Writ Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether non-service of notice to authority for whom acquisition was made vitiates compensation award under Section 18 of Land Acquisition Act
  2. 2 Whether respondent-Corporation is entitled to be heard before reference is determined

Ratio Decidendi

Non-service of notice to the respondent-Corporation deprived it of an opportunity to present its case, rendering the judgment in the reference case illegal and not binding on it; the Civil Court must reopen proceedings and allow the Corporation to participate.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Principal Civil Judge, Hubli, directed to re-open proceedings in L.A. Case No. 64 of 1979 and decide afresh after giving the Corporation opportunity to lead evidence on valuation.
  • Respondent-Corporation directed to appear in the said case within 3 weeks without waiting for further notice.