UNION OF INDIA AND ANR. versus THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER & ORS.

UNION OF INDIA AND ANR. versus THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER & ORS.

The Collector’s award is binding on the State and cannot be impeached as excessive; there is no right to reference for State under Section 18 for compensation under Section 23(1).

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Parties
Petitioner: Union of India and Anr.; Respondent: The Special Land Acquisition Officer & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
02 September 1996
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Order on SLP
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Compensation Determination, Tenancy Rights, Reference Under Section 18
Land Acquisition Compensation Determination Tenancy Rights Reference Under Section 18

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Parties

Union of India and Anr.

Petitioner

The Special Land Acquisition Officer & Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Order on SLP

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the State can challenge compensation awarded as excessive
  2. 2 Entitlement to pro rata compensation for tenancy rights

Ratio Decidendi

The Collector’s award is binding on the State and cannot be impeached as excessive; there is no right to reference for State under Section 18 for compensation under Section 23(1).

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • The special leave petition is dismissed.