Sunil Bhikaram Bhagade and Others v. the State of Maharashtra and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Bombay at Aurangabad dismissed a writ petition seeking directions to determine valuation of agricultural land and trees separately. The Court held that since an award had already been passed, remedies under section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act apply, rendering the petition non-maintainable.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed with liberty for petitioner to claim compensation in reference application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act.