Shri. Manohar Vishnu Bhalekar and Ors. v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioners, claiming status as project affected persons (PAPs) of Patgaon Irrigation Project, sought alternate land allotment in Warana Irrigation Project benefited zone. This Court held that PAPs must fully comply with the applicable rehabilitation scheme and eligibility criteria to claim alternate land. Mere deposit of money does not entitle PAPs to land allotment. The Court emphasized that PAPs from one project cannot be accommodated in a different project's benefited zone unless permitted. Petitioners were directed to submit a fresh application within four weeks for consideration by respondent authorities within three months, ensuring all statutory procedures and scheme requirements are strictly followed to avoid chaos in land allotment and arbitrary processes.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners directed to apply for alternate land within four weeks for review by authorities within three months, subject to full compliance with scheme eligibility criteria.