UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. ETC. versus SHRI CHAIN SINGH AND OR,S. ETC.

UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. ETC. versus SHRI CHAIN SINGH AND OR,S. ETC.

Market value must be determined based on conditions existing at time of requisition and acquisition, factoring documentary evidence and appropriate comparable sales. Compensation of Rs. 70,000 per kanal was excessive; Rs. 30,000 per kanal is just and proper market value given circumstances.

Parties
Appellant: Union of India; Respondent: Chain Singh; Appellant: Ors.; Respondent: Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 May 1997
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court's Letters Patent Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal by Union of India allowed; Claimants' appeals dismissed.
Legal Topics
Compensation Determination, Acquisition of Immovable Property
Land Acquisition Compensation Law Compensation Determination Acquisition of Immovable Property

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Parties

Union of India

Appellant

Chain Singh

Respondent

Ors.

Appellant

Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court's Letters Patent Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether compensation for acquired land was correctly determined as per Section 8 of the Jammu and Kashmir Requisition and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1968
  2. 2 Factors to be considered for market value determination as per the Act

Ratio Decidendi

Market value must be determined based on conditions existing at time of requisition and acquisition, factoring documentary evidence and appropriate comparable sales. Compensation of Rs. 70,000 per kanal was excessive; Rs. 30,000 per kanal is just and proper market value given circumstances.

Court Disposition

Appeal by Union of India allowed; Claimants' appeals dismissed.

Orders

  • Compensation fixed at Rs. 30,000 per kanal
  • Claimants entitled to interest as per the Act