PUTTU LAL (DEAD) BY LRS. versus STATE OF U.P. AND ANR.

PUTTU LAL (DEAD) BY LRS. versus STATE OF U.P. AND ANR.

Once land stands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and compensation is paid, all rights, title, and interests held by the previous owner are extinguished and the land vests absolutely in the State, enabling the State to claim possession.

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Parties
Appellant: PUITU LAL (DEAD) BY LRS.; Respondent: STATE OF U.P.; Respondent: ANR.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
14 February 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Compensation, Vesting, Encumbrances, Possession
Land Acquisition Property Law Compensation Vesting Encumbrances Possession

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Parties

PUITU LAL (DEAD) BY LRS.

Appellant

STATE OF U.P.

Respondent

ANR.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the State is entitled to possession of land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 despite proceedings under the U.P. Encumbered Estates Act, 1955

Ratio Decidendi

Once land stands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and compensation is paid, all rights, title, and interests held by the previous owner are extinguished and the land vests absolutely in the State, enabling the State to claim possession.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed. No costs.