Ashok Awasthi v. Abdul Wasid, Regional Officer, National Highway Authority of India and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
In a contempt application, the Court acknowledged that the compensation amount was deposited by the authority. However, finding the applicant suffered irremediable loss due to non-payment, the Court dismissed the contempt petition but directed the Competent Authority to decide on disbursement within six weeks after a hearing, permitting the applicant to approach them within two weeks.
What did the court decide?
The application for contempt was disposed of. The Competent Authority is directed to decide on disbursement of the amount within six weeks after hearing parties. The applicant is permitted to approach