SAVITRI DEVI versus STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS.

SAVITRI DEVI versus STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS.

Eligibility for allotment in lieu of acquired land depends solely on fulfilling conditions specified in government policy and guidelines, not on whether the acquired land was utilised; appellant must apply to competent authority for consideration as per rules.

Parties
Appellant: SA Vitri Devi; Respondent: State of Haryana and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 February 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Decided by Supreme Court
Outcome
appeal disposed of
Legal Topics
Compensation, Land Allotment to Oustees, Vesting After Acquisition
Property Law Land Acquisition Compensation Land Allotment to Oustees Vesting After Acquisition

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Parties

SA Vitri Devi

Appellant

State of Haryana and Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Decided by Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether erstwhile owner is entitled to allotment of a plot when land acquired for public purpose is not utilised as per government policy and guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

Eligibility for allotment in lieu of acquired land depends solely on fulfilling conditions specified in government policy and guidelines, not on whether the acquired land was utilised; appellant must apply to competent authority for consideration as per rules.

Court Disposition

appeal disposed of

Orders

  • Appellant entitled to apply to competent authority for allotment which will be considered and disposed of according to rules.
  • No costs.