Maroti Namdev Jadhav v. the State of Maharashtra Thr Its Secretary and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition regarding land acquisition, the High Court held that after the enactment of the Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013, Civil Courts lack jurisdiction under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court directed the authorities to comply with Section 64 of the 2013 Act for the disposal of the reference. First writ petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Directed the S.D.O. to refer the reference filed by the petitioner to the Competent Authority in accordance with Section 64 of the Right to Fair Compensation Act.